If you’re away from your home or office computer, you can still access it if you’d set up the Windows remote desktop function, which allows you to access the computer over the Internet just as if you were sitting in front of the “host computer.”
Sometimes, attempts to perform a “System Restore” to an earlier date is met with a “cannot restore” error. Unfortunately, the files have probably been deleted, but it’s possible booting in Safe Mode can do the trick.
If you get the disturbing warning that a spyware threat has been detected on your PC, it is in fact an advertisement intended to get you to purchase anti-spyware software —which is almost certainly unnecessary since so many good programs are available free to non-commercial home users.
A convenient tool called Grab makes it easy to take screenshots from your Macintosh computer. There are four types of screen shots you can choose to create: selection, window, entire desktop screen or timed photograph.
You can free up space on your computer and make it run faster by transferring some of your files to an external hard drive, a process that just takes a few steps.
Once you’ve signed up for LinkedIn, there are more steps you can take to make sure you’re getting all you can out of this business networking tool. Be prudent in making connections and recommendations as you build your profile.
You can change the default folder view in Windows to match your personal preferences. For example, you may like to view folders as thumbnails, tiles, icons, list or details, but you can even choose which folder attributes you want displayed.
For convenience and security, sync your PC and cell phone using Microsoft ActiveSync. By synchronizing the two devices, all of your contacts and other key information is close at hand.
