Unless we turn on our computers and notice the date and/or time isn’t correct, a telltale sign that the computer’s internal battery may be failing, many of us may miss what this great little set of features offers. We may glance down at the Taskbar now and again to check the date or time, but how many of us know about its hidden gems? Basic Date and Time Options When you click the Date and Time display in the lower right corner of the screen, you’ll see today’s date, the current month’s … [Read more...] about Windows Date and Time Options
File Back-Up Strategies
This tutorial is intended for any individual computer user who is looking for ways to safely back-up their files. It will touch on strategies you might be able to implement for your business. While cloud storage will be also be discussed in this article, it deserves its own tutorial and we will follow-up with one in the near future. Perform an Assessment What do you currently do for back-up? If you have already implemented a plan and if it works for you, then the following may simply offer a … [Read more...] about File Back-Up Strategies
Google+ Hangouts Tutorial
This Google+ Hangouts tutorial is intended for people who have a Google+ account and who want to know more about Hangouts; especially video Hangouts. As mentioned in our last Tip about Google, Introduction to Google Plus, a Hangout is an online meeting place. There are basically four kinds of Hangouts: New Hangout. This lets you connect with one or more of your friends or Groups, initially opening a pop-up chat window. Group Hangout. If you don’t choose a Group in a New Hangout, you’ll see … [Read more...] about Google+ Hangouts Tutorial
An Introduction to Google+
This tutorial is intended for people who are planning to create a new Google+ account, or have recently created one. It will only cover the basics. Google+, originally called Google Circles, is a social networking and an ‘authorship’ site that helps users connect or associate everything Google with their name or business. The many things you can do in Google+ include: Completing a User profile. Like any social networking site, you have the opportunity to introduce yourself, your business, … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Google+
Managing Third-Party Apps in Twitter
This tutorial is intended for Twitter users who have at least one ‘third-party app’ connected to their Twitter account. Third-party apps are programs developed outside of or apart from the original vendor. Some of the more popular third-party apps in Twitter include: Pinterest, a photo and poster sharing site BlogTalkRadio, a website allowing you to broadcast and record live online radio Klout, a site that rates the most influential social media people on the Web There are thousands … [Read more...] about Managing Third-Party Apps in Twitter
