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The Computer Guy
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Past
Computer Guy Shows |
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Week Beginning January 9,
2012
Help and Support
This week on The Computer Guy:
Windows XP,
Windows Vista,
Windows 7,
Windows 8; Keyboard shortcut (Help): F1; Help and Support:
Windows;
Microsoft
Office: Explore the free Office Web Apps, Learning Resources, Help
by Product; Microsoft:
At Home/At
Work.
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Week Beginning January 2,
2012
Computer: Time for a Tune-Up
This week on The Computer Guy: data
backup:
Windows Backup and Restore; online backup:
Carbonite,
Mozy,
Constant Guard from XFINITY (Backup and Restore); bad sectors;
contiguous files; Uninstalling: Control Panel >> Add or Remove
Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7);
Scan
Disk;
Error-checking;
Disk Cleanup;
Disk Defragmentation;
Recycle Bin;
SSD (Solid State Drive/Disk).
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Week Beginning December
26, 2011
New Year … New Computer
This week on The Computer Guy:
malware; virus, Trojan,
worm,
bot/botnet;
Microsoft Windows Update; prevent exploits of (holes)
vulnerabilities;
PSI Secunia; anti-virus software (free): Norton Security Suite (Comcast
customers),
Microsoft Security Essentials; Control Panel >> Uninstall a program;
Java; Internet browser toolbar; Adobe:
Reader,
Flash Player,
AIR,
Shockwave Player; opt in vs.opt out; data transfer & data backup.
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Week Beginning December
19, 2011
Apple iPad2
This week on The Computer Guy:
Apple iPad2;
Features;
Tech Specs;
Video Mirroring;
App Store; Settings: Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Location Services,
General: About, Software Update, Usage, Sounds, Network, Bluetooth,
iTunes Wi-Fi Sync, Spotlight Search, Auto-Lock, Passcode Lock (Require
Passcode, Simple Passcode),
iPad
Cover, Lock/Unlock, Restrictions, Use Side Switch to: (Lock
Rotation, Mute), Multitasking Gestures; Multi-Touch technology.
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Week Beginning December
12, 2011
Working with Windows
This week on The Computer Guy:
OS (Operating System);
Windows XP,
Windows Vista,
Windows 7;
Screen Docking; Windows 7 Features:
Shake,
Snap,
Jump Lists; keyboard shortcut: Windows+T (Task Bar); Taskbar and
Start Menu Properties: Customize;
Quick Launch toolbar; Pin to Taskbar.
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Week Beginning December 5,
2011
Location Tracking & User
Accounts
This week on The Computer Guy:
[ARTICLE]
Facebook Wants to Know Your Location! New Check-in Features Released;
[ARTICLE]
Franken Wants Answers on Location Tracking; [ARTICLE]
Carrier IQ Controversy Results in Class-Action Suits;
Windows Desktop; Control Panel: View by category vs. View by
Large/Small icons;
User Accounts: Administrator-Standard-Guest;
User Account Control (UAC);
bloatware/crapware;
Uninstalling: Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or
Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7).
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Week Beginning November
28, 2011
Tech Shopping
This week on The Computer Guy: Tablets:
iPad2,
NOOK Tablet,
Kindle Fire; accessories: screen protector, cover,
earphones/headset; SmartPhone: memory card, screen cover, anti-virus
protection;
hard drive: new vs. used; [ARTICLE]
Thailand floods to lead to hard drive shortages for months;
Constant Guard: Online Security Protection;
Constant Guard for Mac; alternate Internet browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome;
Microsoft Windows Update.
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Week Beginning
November 21, 2011
NOOK Tablet by Barnes & Noble
This week on The Computer Guy: guest,
Garick Black, Digital Sales Lead for
Barnes & Noble;
NOOK Tablet; Features & Content |
Specs including: World's Most Advanced VividView™ Touchscreen,
World's Largest Bookstore, HD Video,
Popular Magazines & Newspapers,
Favorite Comics,
Kids' Stories, Adjustable Fonts, Pre-Loaded NOOK Apps, Web and
Email, Built-in Wi-Fi®, NOOK Friends, Music and Microphone;
Accessories;
FAQs; also,
NOOK Color and
NOOK Simple Touch; SC locations:
North Charleston,
West Ashley and
Mt. Pleasant.
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Week Beginning November 7,
2011
LibreOffice Productivity Suite
This week on The Computer Guy:
LibreOffice;
Microsoft Office 2010;
OpenOffice.org;
LibreOffice:
Download
(including Help); Run vs. Save;
Word Perfect; LibreOffice: Tools >> Options >> Load/Save >> General
>> "Document type" and "Always save as" options;
ODF
(OpenDocument Formula) file extension;
Microsoft Office Word vs.
LibreOffice Writer;
Microsoft Office Excel vs.
LibreOffice Calc;
Microsoft Office PowerPoint vs.
LibreOffice Impress;
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.
Remember...recent episodes of The
Computer Guy can be seen via
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Week Beginning October 31,
2011
Wireless Access Points
This week on The Computer Guy:
wireless access point;
router;
wireless technology in a wired environment;
wireless frequencies, e.g.,
2.4 GHz;
PoE (Power over Ethernet);
wireless encryption standards, e.g., WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy),
WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard);
WPA/WPA2 encryption;
wireless protocols; repeater/range booster; range extender:
Linksys RE1000,
Netgear WN3000RP;
Netgear
N900 WiFi router;
firmware.
Remember...recent episodes of The
Computer Guy can be seen via
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Week Beginning October 24,
2011
e-Mail Alerts
This week on The Computer
Guy:
phishing;
malware;
social engineering;
keylogger;
e-mail attachment.
Remember...recent episodes of The
Computer Guy can be seen via
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Week Beginning October 17,
2011
FBI: Cyber-Security Awareness
This week on The Computer
Guy: guest, Dave Thomas, FBI Special Agent in Charge;
FBI: Cyber Crime;
National
Cyber-Security Awareness month;
encryption;
wireless access point;
wireless encryption standards, such as WEP (Wired Equivalent
Privacy), WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard);
WPA/WPA2 encryption; security updates; antivirus protection; credit
card vs. debit card; Credit Monitoring Services;
credit history/Credit Reports;
Frank Abagnale;
Privacy Guard;
https vs. http and
Lock
icon; BBB (Better
Business Bureau); Network Solutions:
WHOIS Search;
website spoofing:
Caller ID and Spoofing;
IC3
(Internet Crime Complaint Center);
FBI (Federal Bureau of
Investigation) contact: Columbia, SC (803) 551-4200.
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Week Beginning October 10,
2011
U.S. Secret Service:
Cyber-Security Awareness
This week on The Computer
Guy: guest, John Kenney, U.S. Secret Service, Resident Agent in Charge;
counterfeiting/fraud, e.g., checks, credit cards; security: debit card
vs. credit card; shopping safely online:
https vs. http and
Lock
icon;
website spoofing:
clearing cache memory; U.S. Secret Service:
Electronic Crimes Task Force;
data encryption;
ATM use;
U.S. Secret Service contact: Duty Agent (843) 388-0305.
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Week Beginning October 3,
2011
Comcast Business Class
This week on The Computer
Guy: guest, Gary Toal, Comcast Senior Account Executive;
Comcast Business
Class; FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
General,
Phone,
Internet;
Bundles;
Microsoft Communication Services;
Cloud Services from Microsoft: Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint;
(phone)
line
hunting; Remote Access to Call Forwarding;
LNP (Local Number Portability); (web)
portal;
ISDN -
PRI (Integrated Services Digital Network-Primary Rate Interface);
DID
(Direct Inward Dialing);
Constant Guard: Online Security Protection; Contact Gary Toal
(Comcast): e-mail
gary_toal@cable.comcast.com or call (843) 714-1917.
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Week Beginning September
26, 2011
Hard Drive: SSD vs. HDD
This week on The Computer Guy: hard
drive:
HDD (Hard Disk Drive),
SSD (Solid State Drive); external hard drive;
Intel: Introduction [VIDEO];
disk defragmentation;
Acronis.
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Computer Guy can be seen via
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Week Beginning September
12, 2011
Anatomy of a Fraud
This week on The Computer Guy:
Twitter; [ARTICLE]
Clickjacking: Hijacking clicks on the Internet;
mouseover;
Network
Solutions;
WHOIS Search;
9/11 Anniversary Spurs Hacker Mischief;
How to recognize phishing email messages, links, or phone calls;
[ARTICLE]
FBI Investigating NBC Twitter Hack; [ARTICLE]
(Anonymous) Hacker group draws increased scrutiny from feds;
hacking,
social engineering,
spam filtering; Windows/non-Windows updates.
Remember...recent episodes of The
Computer Guy can be seen via
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Week Beginning September
5, 2011
Cool Tools
This week on The Computer Guy:
Reliability History: View reliability history, View technical
details, View by: Days | Weeks;
Windows Vista,
Windows 7;
print driver; print subsystem;
printer control language.
Snipping Tool: Copy, Send Snip, Pen, Highlighter, Eraser;
clipboard.
Problem Steps Recorder: Start Record, Stop Record, Add Comment.
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Week Beginning August 29,
2011
iPad Mobile Kiosk
This week on The Computer Guy: guest
Tommy Dew,
City Slicker;
geo-location;
GPS
(Global Positioning System);
Wi-Fi;
Bluetooth; Apple:
iPod Touch,
iPhone,
iPad;
Campus Navigator;
Magic of mallMerlin;
mallMerlin:
demo;
Mobile Kiosks;
Contact (More Info); Call (843) 608-TOUR (8687)
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Week Beginning August 22,
2011
Hurricane Preparedness:
Resources and Tips
This week on The Computer Guy: data
backup and recovery; backup media: CD/DVD/external hard drive.
South Carolina Emergency
Management Division:
Prepare for a Disaster;
Help
after the Disaster;
Hazard Mitigation.
Charleston
County South Carolina Online:
Are
YOU Ready for a Hurricane?;
Ready Lowcountry;
Emergency Operating Condition (OPCON).
SCDPS Emergency
Traffic Network;
Preparing for a Hurricane;
Lane Reversal; Road Conditions.
South Carolina
Department of Transportation (SCDOT):
Traffic
Cameras;
SC Road Conditions.
National Weather Service:
National Hurricane
Center;
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); American Red Cross:
Safe and Well.
National Weather Service Radio
Frequencies; South Carolina Emergency System Alert Stations;
Stormpulse.
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Week Beginning August 15,
2011
Facebook: Clean Up Your Apps!
This week on The Computer
Guy: [ARTICLE]
Facebook Number 1 Blocked Site According to OpenDNS Report;
MySpace;
Facebook: Privacy
Settings; Customize Settings (vs. Default); Everyone, Friends of
Friends, Friends Only, Custom; Home/News Feed; Wall postings; Help
Center; Games and Apps:
Daily
Horoscope,
FarmVille,
Café World;
Edit your settings; Unfriend.
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Week Beginning August 8,
2011
Student Savings: More For Your
Money With Microsoft
This week on The Computer
Guy:
Microsoft Student Store;
Windows 7 Professional Upgrade; 32-bit and 64-bit Windows:
FAQ;
Memory Limits for Windows Releases; Windows 7 (Software/Hardware)
Compatibility Center;
Eligibility;
Office Professional Academic 2010;
Office Home & Student 2010;
Best PCs for Students;
Xbox 360 Special Student Offers.
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Computer Guy can be seen via
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Week Beginning August 1,
2011
Hurricane Survival, Phishing &
Windows Firewall
This week on The Computer
Guy: shake and hand crank flashlight; weather radio; cell phone
replacement: data & memory card wipe; e-mail or phone scam;
phishing;
firewall;
malware, e.g.,
virus or
worm;
Windows Firewall:
FAQ; Home or work (private) networks vs. public networks.
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Computer Guy can be seen via
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Week Beginning July 25,
2011
Password Protection
This week on The Computer Guy:
keylogger; safer password entry;
Google.
KeyScrambler: General/Display/Update/Advanced/About;
How It Works.
RoboForm:
How It Works; Login/Bookmark;
Tutorials; Logoff.
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Week Beginning July 18,
2011
Computer Tune-up
This week on The Computer Guy:
CCleaner;
Cleaner: Analyze; Registry: Scan for Issues; Fix selected issues; Tools:
Uninstall; Startup;
contiguous files;
Defraggler:
Analyze; Defrag >> Defrag/Quick Defrag;
Recuva.
BONUS Tip: Power button action (change
default power option);
Hibernate.
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Week Beginning July 11,
2011
Electrical Safety
This week on The Computer Guy: guests,
Patrick Edwards, CEO,
Palmetto Residential Electric, LLC and David Hamner, General
Manager,
Captain Electric; power surge ("spike"), brown out/black out;
surge protection;
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery Backup; Whole Home Surge
Protection;
home safety check; Palmetto Residential Electric, LLC:
Specials & Discounts; Captain Electric:
Contact us.
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Week Beginning July 4,
2011
PDF: Adobe vs. Foxit
This week on The Computer Guy:
PDF;
Adobe Reader;
Microsoft Word;
Corel
WordPerfect; printer:
inkjet vs. laser;
Foxit Reader;
toolbar;
Windows 7 Libraries: Create a new library; Include or remove a
folder; Change the default save location.
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Week Beginning June 27,
2011
Viewer E-mail
This week on The Computer Guy:
Internet Explorer 9;
toolbar; Menu bar: Show/Hide vs. auto-hide; Favorites;
Belarc Advisor;
Memory/RAM (Random Access Memory):
Kingston,
Crucial; 32-bit and 64-bit Windows:
FAQ;
Memory Limits for Windows Releases; Software License: Product Key;
Power button action:
Sleep (Standby) vs. Hibernate.
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Week Beginning June 20,
2011
Hacks & Attacks
This week on The Computer Guy:
[ARTICLE]
IMF Hacked -- No End in Sight to Security Horror Shows; [ARTICLE]
Password Security Remains the Weakest Link Even After Big Data Breaches;
How I'd hack your passwords;
It's just a matter of time;
brute-force attack;
dictionary attack; Password: All characters vs. Only lowercase
characters;
botnet; Passphrase vs. Password.
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Week Beginning June 13,
2011
New Nook
This week on The Computer Guy: the new
Nook, the simple touch reader from
Barnes & Noble;
guest, Kim Albrechtsen, Nook tech;
features: including
Clear, crisp reading; Longest battery life; Read your way;
Nook friends;
More in store/Read in store; Borrow Public Library books; On-Screen
Keyboard;
Specs;
Tutorials;
Accessories; Barnes & Noble Booksellers locations:
North Charleston,
West Ashley,
Mt. Pleasant.
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Week Beginning June 6,
2011
Hurricane Preparedness: Resources
and Tips
This week on The Computer Guy: data backup and recovery; backup media:
CD/DVD/external hard drive.
South Carolina Emergency
Management Division:
Prepare
for a Disaster;
Help
after the Disaster;
Hazard Mitigation.
Charleston
County South Carolina Online:
Are
YOU Ready for a Hurricane?;
Ready Lowcountry;
Emergency Operating Condition (OPCON).
SCDPS Emergency
Traffic Network;
Preparing for a Hurricane;
Lane
Reversal; Road Conditions.
South Carolina Department
of Transportation (SCDOT):
Traffic
Cameras;
SC Road Conditions.
National Weather Service:
National Hurricane
Center;
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); American Red Cross:
Safe and Well.
National Weather Service Radio Frequencies; South
Carolina Emergency System Alert Stations;
Stormpulse.
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Week Beginning May 30,
2011
Google: More … Even More
This week on The Computer Guy:
Google: more …
even more >>
Web Search Features >> EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS: Weather, Stock Quotes,
Phone Number Lookup, Time, Sports Scores, Sunrise & Sunset; REFERENCE
TOOLS: Calculator, Book Search, Earthquakes (Tornadoes, Hurricanes), Unit
Conversion (Currency, Temperature), Public Data, People Profiles; CHOOSING
KEYWORDS: Dictionary Definitions, Spell Checker;
Dictionary.com;
LOCAL SEARCH: Local Search, Movie Showtimes.
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Week Beginning May 23,
2011
Google: Advanced Search
This week on The Computer Guy:
search engines: Bing,
Yahoo! and
Google; Google:
Advanced Search;
Google Search Basics: Phrase search (""), Search within a specific
website (site:), Search exactly as is (+), Terms you want to exclude (-),
The OR operator;
Google Advanced Search: Date, usage rights, numeric range, and more/SafeSearch.
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Week Beginning May 16,
2011
Action Center & Troubleshooting
(Windows 7)
This week on The Computer Guy: Control
Panel >> Action Center: Ignore this message / Check for solution / View
problems to report;
firewall; Control Panel >> Troubleshooting >> Programs: Run programs
made for previous versions of Windows; Control Panel >> Troubleshooting >>
System and Security: Fix problems with Windows Update | Run maintenance
tasks | Improve power usage | Check for performance issues;
Adobe;
Patch Tuesday;
Memory/RAM (Random Access Memory);
hard drive; 32-bit and 64-bit Windows:
FAQ;
Memory Limits for Windows Releases.
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Week Beginning May 9, 2011
Skype
This week on The Computer Guy:
Skype:
Features; webcam:
Logitech,
Microsoft;
Get Skype: Skype Free or Skype Premium; Contacts: Add a contact; Tools
>> Options: General settings, Audio settings, Video settings, Call
settings;
Business;
Group video calling; View: Normal vs. Dynamic; Quit/Sign Out;
[ARTICLE]
Microsoft agrees to buy Skype for $8.5B.
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Week Beginning May 2, 2011
Computer Tips
This week on The Computer Guy:
Stay Connected to Windows: Sign up here; Help & How-to; Windows 7;
Community & forums;
buffering;
Windows Community;
WXPNews:
Archives;
Sunbelt Software;
Win7News:
Archives; Microsoft:
At
Home, At
Work;
Microsoft Office:
Templates; The
Microsoft Office Blog.
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Week Beginning April 25,
2011
Wireless Networking
This week on The Computer Guy: [ARTICLE]
New York case underscores Wi-Fi privacy dangers; wireless connections:
secured vs. un-secured;
computer hacker;
router:
Linksys,
Belkin;
piggybacking;
wireless access point;
virus;
malware; network-aware virus;
keylogger;
https and
Lock
icon;
botnet;
data encryption;
wireless encryption standards, such as WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy),
WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard);
WPA/WPA2 encryption.
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Week Beginning April 18,
2011
Epsilon: Data Breach
This week on The Computer Guy: [ARTICLE]
Bank Customers Warned After Breach at Epsilon Marketing Firm;
Epsilon:
Consumer Information on Phishing; [ARTICLE]
'Massive' Epsilon E-Mail Breach Hits Citi, Chase, Many More;
computer hacker; [ARTICLE]
Who is Epsilon and why does it have my data?;
Phishing; [ARTICLE]
Spear Phishing: The Real Danger Behind the Epsilon Data Breach;
Spear Phishing; [ARTICLE]
Epsilon Helps Mug You at Home;
ID theft;
Caller ID and Spoofing; [ARTICLE]
Congress outlaws all Caller ID spoofing (VoIP too).
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Week Beginning April 11,
2011
Patch Tuesday
This week on The Computer Guy: [ARTICLE]
Patch Tuesday heads-up: 17 bulletins, 64 vulnerabilities; [ARTICLE]
Microsoft sets mammoth Patch Tuesday, will fix 64 flaws;
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2011;
Microsoft Security Response Center Security Bulletin Severity Rating
System;
worm;
payload;
remote code execution;
denial-of-service attack;
Microsoft Windows Update;
Microsoft Office;
Adobe
Reader;
PDF (Portable Document Format);
Adobe
Flash Player;
Java; Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs
and Features (Windows Vista);
Corel Word Perfect;
Open Office;
PSI Secunia.
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Week Beginning April 4,
2011
Firefox 4 & Facebook C2
This week on The Computer Guy:
Mozilla Firefox; alternate browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9,
Google Chrome; [VIDEO]
Introducing Mozilla Firefox 4;
Meet Mozilla Firefox;
Awesome Bar;
Firefox Button; keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+F (Find), F11 (Full Screen);
App Tabs;
Bookmarks;
Tab Groups (Panorama);
Comcast C2 on Facebook.
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Week Beginning March 28,
2011
Internet Marketing
This week on The Computer
Guy: studio guests, Eric Lapin,
Performance Business Solutions, and Kent Thune, professional blog
writer;
search engine, e.g.,
Google, Yahoo!,
Bing;
SEO (search engine optimization);
Social Networking site, e.g.,
Facebook;
URL
(Uniform Resource Locator);
PPC (Pay Per Click) advertising; keywords;
meta tags;
geo-targeting;
landing page;
blog; blog
writing; Twitter;
Performance Business Solutions:
Contact PBS, General Questions:
Info@performancebusinesssolutions.com.
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Week Beginning March 21,
2011
Internet Explorer 9
This week on The Computer
Guy: [ARTICLE]
IE9 now available; keyboard shortcut: Alt+Home;
Windows Aero;
Discover Internet Explorer 9;
9 reasons to get Internet Explorer 9;
Google Chrome;
Search with the Address Bar;
https and
Lock
icon;
ActiveX controls;
Tear-off tabs; Windows 7:
Snap;
Pin a website to your Task Bar.
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Week Beginning March 14,
2011
Spring Forward; Spring Cleaning
This week on The Computer
Guy:
Daylight Saving Time; Clock/Time Zone and Calendar settings; data
backup; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and Features (Windows
Vista/7); Disk Cleanup;
Disk Defragmenter;
PDA
out of synch with time change; Facebook tip: Privacy; [ARTICLE]
Japanese Disaster Scams Kicked Off at Record Speed; [ARTICLE]
Help Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Victims Without Getting Scammed.
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Week Beginning March 7,
2011
Power Protection
This week on The Computer
Guy: power protection/management for: computers and
peripheral devices;
modem;
power supply;
motherboard; power surge, brown out/black out, spike; power strip;
surge protector; computer: Shut Down; UPS (uninterruptible power supply):
online vs. standby.
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Week Beginning February
28, 2011
Secure Surfing & Facebook Apps
This week on The Computer
Guy: [ARTICLE]
Online banking hit by thieves; Internet Home page: Use blank;
browser hijacker;
fake (rogue) antivirus;
malware;
RAM resident;
keylogger;
cross-site scripting; tabbed browsing:
FAQ; Facebook:
Account >> Privacy Settings >> Apps and Websites;
http vs. https;
Lock
icon.
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Week Beginning February
21, 2011
Comcast.net
This week on The Computer
Guy:
web-based email;
Comcast.net: Email, Voice, TV;
access and manage voice mail online; e-mail:
limitations; Email Tabs: Home, Email, Voice, Address Book, Calendar,
Preferences; Create New Folder; Rules/Filters; Spell Check; Compose: As
HTML
or As Text; Signatures, Email Manager; Address Book; shortcuts; Calendar:
Sync your Calendar, Calendar Settings; Address Book: Send an ecard (via
Plaxo).
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Week Beginning February
14, 2011
Wireless Networking
This week on The Computer
Guy:
data encryption;
wireless encryption standards, such as WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy),
WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard);
WPA/WPA2 encryption;
wireless protocols: a/b/g/n series; [ARTICLE]
Why One-Third of Americans Steal WiFi;
firewall;
snooping;
clear (plain) text; [ARTICLE]
Giant telecoms stick to guns on charging heavy Internet users more;
wireless card; 2 wireless access points/networks;
multimedia; wireless connections: secured vs. un-secured; password vs.
passphrase;
dictionary attack;
MAC address;
Bluetooth technology;
snarf;
[ARTICLE]
Alarm sounded over wireless keyboard sniffer; customer tech support.
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Week Beginning February 7,
2011
Computer Specs
This week on The Computer
Guy:
OS (Operating System); Windows:
XP,
Vista,
Windows 7;
Compare versions;
Compare editions (Windows 7):
Home Premium,
Professional,
Ultimate;
Server; Windows 7 (Software/Hardware)
Compatibility Center; 32-bit and 64-bit Windows:
FAQ;
Memory/RAM (Random Access Memory);
Memory limits for Windows;
Computer Processor;
hard drive;
video card; multiple monitors.
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Week Beginning January 31,
2011
Facebook Follow-Up & Secure Web
Access
This week on The Computer
Guy:
encryption vs.
cleartext;
sniffer;
http vs. https;
padlock icon; [ARTICLE]
Facebook tops list of most visited websites in 2010, beating Google for
the first time; [ARTICLE]
Facebook lets users turn on crypto;
Facebook: Account
>> Account Settings >> Account Security >> Secure Browsing (https) >>
Browse Facebook on a secure connection (https) whenever possible; Firefox
Add-Ons:
Greasemonkey;
Greasespot;
Userscripts.org; [ARTICLE]
Apple tightens the screws on iPhone 4;
Smart Phone Security.
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Week Beginning January 24,
2011
Facebook: Clean Up Your Apps!
This week on The Computer
Guy: [ARTICLE]
Facebook Number 1 Blocked Site According to OpenDNS Report ;
MySpace;
Facebook: Privacy
Settings; Customize Settings (vs. Default); Everyone, Friends of Friends,
Friends Only, Custom; Home/News Feed; Wall postings; Help Center; Games
and Apps:
Daily
Horoscope,
FarmVille,
Café World; Edit your settings; Unfriend.
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Week Beginning January 17,
2011
Microsoft Office 2010: Word &
Excel
This week on The Computer
Guy: Microsoft Office 2010:
Compare suites;
Ribbon vs. Menu;
Quick Access Toolbar;
PDF (Portable Document Format);
XML Paper Specification (XPS); print job formatting: laser vs. inkjet;
Paste Special;
Office Word 2010; Mini toolbar; Styles; Zoom;
Office Excel 2010.
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Week Beginning January 10,
2011
Searching & Surfing
This week on The Computer
Guy: [ARTICLE]
Google's This Site May Be Compromised;
McAfee SiteAdvisor;
Google:
Search within a specific website (site:); anti-virus protection:
Norton Security Suite (free
for Comcast customers); also,
Secure Backup&Share; Internet Explorer:
Pop-up Blocker (FAQ); also,
Restricted sites;
OpenDNS.
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Week Beginning January 3,
2011
E-mail / Password Security
This week on The Computer
Guy: [ARTICLE]
Honda online database hacked;
data encryption;
10 Minute Mail; Give me 10 more minutes!; password vs. passphrase;
keylogger;
On-Screen Keyboard.
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Week Beginning December 27,
2010
New Computer
This week on The Computer
Guy: new computer set up/preparation (in this recommended order):
Microsoft Windows Update;
Microsoft Office Update;
Patch Tuesday;
PDF (Portable Document Format);
Microsoft Word;
Corel Word Perfect; [ARTICLE]
Adobe Reader X Sandboxing Security Technology Arrives; uncheck
"Include in your download" Free Google Toolbar;
Adobe:
Reader,
Flash
Player,
Air,
Shockwave Player; alternate Internet browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer;
Mozilla Firefox;
Google Chrome; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and
Features (Windows Vista/7); anti-virus software (free):
Norton Security
Suite (Comcast customers),
Microsoft Security Essentials;
Windows Live Essentials: includes
Messenger,
Photo Gallery,
Movie Maker, Mesh/SkyDrive, Writer, Family Safety,
Mail, Messenger Companion, Bing Bar, Outlook Connector Pack, Microsoft
Silverlight.
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Week Beginning December
20, 2010
User Accounts: Personalization
This week on The Computer
Guy: Start Menu:
Start
Orb vs. Start Button; User Accounts and Family Safety >> Add or remove
user accounts;
Standard user vs. Administrator;
User Profile; Switch user;
Sleep vs. Hibernate;
Windows 7:
Personalize (your desktop),
Pin to Taskbar/Pin
to Start Menu,
Magnifier.
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Week Beginning December
13, 2010
TV Terminology and Training
This week on The Computer
Guy:
Flat Panel TV:
Plasma,
LCD,
OLED; [ARTICLE]
Buy a 3D TV Now or Wait?; TV:
refresh rate;
response time;
HDMI;
HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC);
Comcast DVR and HD-DVR Service; TV display:
matte vs. glossy,
viewing angle,
contrast ratio,
motion blur,
pixels.
Microsoft
Office:
Training;
Ribbon vs. Menu; Help: F1 (Function Key).
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Week Beginning December 6,
2010
New Computer
This week on The Computer
Guy: new computer set up/preparation (in this recommended order):
Microsoft Windows Update;
Microsoft Office Update;
Patch Tuesday;
PDF (Portable Document Format);
Microsoft Word;
Corel Word Perfect; [ARTICLE]
Adobe Reader X Sandboxing Security Technology Arrives; uncheck
"Include in your download" Free Google Toolbar;
Adobe:
Reader,
Flash
Player,
Air,
Shockwave Player; alternate Internet browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer;
Mozilla Firefox;
Google Chrome; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and
Features (Windows Vista/7); anti-virus software (free):
Norton Security
Suite (Comcast customers),
Microsoft Security Essentials;
Windows Live Essentials: includes
Messenger,
Photo Gallery,
Movie Maker, Mesh/SkyDrive, Writer, Family Safety,
Mail, Messenger Companion, Bing Bar, Outlook Connector Pack, Microsoft
Silverlight.
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Week Beginning November
29, 2010
Windows Virtual PC
This week on The Computer
Guy:
Windows Virtual PC;
virtualization; virtualization alternatives:
Sun Virtual Box,
VMware,
Parallels Desktop for Mac;
System Requirements for Windows Virtual PC; Windows 7:
Professional,
Ultimate;
Windows XP Mode;
Get Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC now: STEP 1, 2 ,3, 4;
Get started with Windows Virtual PC;
Linux; Turn off vs.
Turn off and discard changes;
Windows update; free antivirus protection:
Microsoft Security Essentials;
Norton Security
Suite (Comcast customers).
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Week Beginning November
22, 2010
Nook: Barnes & Noble eReader
This week on The Computer
Guy: guest, Kim Albrechtsen, nook tech,
Barnes & Noble;
nook eReader;
Specs/In the Box;
nook color;
Specs/In the Box; Features:
nook including Exclusive LendMe Technology, More in Store, Read in
Store and Music and More; Features:
nook color including NOOKextras;
Pandora music;
Memory;
Expandable Storage;
Exclusive Alive Touch Technology; Read to Me; Portrait/Landscape
views;
Warranty/Protection Plan;
Extras;
Accessories;
Personalization; Call Barnes & Noble: North Charleston (843) 572-2322,
West Ashley (843) 556-6561 or Mount Pleasant (843) 216-9756.
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Week Beginning November
15, 2010
Gift Ideas
This week on The Computer
Guy: gift cards or rebates (e.g., cell phone): Terms and Conditions;
computer monitor:
flat panel vs. CRT;
Belarc
Advisor; computer monitor connections:
VGA, DVI, HDMI; multiple monitors;
native resolution; TV: HDMI ports;
Comcast DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and HD-DVR service;
GPS:
TomTom,
Garmin;
Bluetooth enabled GPS; GPS screen size; Apple:
iPod,
iPad,
iPhone; web
enabled devices;
tethering;
digital SLR camera; cell phone service contracts: Terms and
Conditions; "unlimited" minutes.
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Week Beginning November 8,
2010
Digital Forensics Group
This week on The Computer
Guy: guest, Catherine Brennan, Owner/Forensic Examiner of
Digital
Forensics Group;
Forensic Services; GPS;
SmartPhone technology;
memory card;
write-protected block;
ghost vs. forensic image;
spyware;
keylogger; monitoring minors' activity/behavior (e.g., Internet, cell
phone);
electronic surveillance laws;
Digital Forensics: Degree;
Digital Forensics Group: Contact Us.
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Week Beginning November 1,
2010
FAQ
This week on The Computer Guy:
WHAT IS A PDF?
Adobe
Reader;
PDF (Portable Document Format); printer type:
laser vs. inkjet; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and
Features (Windows Vista/7).
WHERE CAN I GET GOOD FREE ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION? Anti-Virus
protection by
Microsoft Security Essentials: Installation Video;
"real time" protection.
CAN I UPGRADE MY COMPUTER'S OS (Operating System) TO WINDOWS 7?
Windows 7: System Requirements;
upgrading to Windows 7;
32-bit and 64-bit Windows FAQ.
HOW CAN I SURF THE WEB WITHOUT GIVING UP MY PRIVACY? Microsoft
Internet Explorer:
InPrivate Browsing; Google Chrome:
incognito mode; Mozilla Firefox:
Private Browsing.
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Week Beginning October 25,
2010
Slow Boot, Wireless Connections
and Windows XP
This week on The Computer Guy:
peripheral device;
memory card reader;
BIOS;
USB
thumb (flash) drive; external hard drive;
malware, e.g., virus, worm, Trojan; Add or Remove Programs (Windows
XP)/Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7); Scan Disk; Disk Defragmenter;
wireless connectivity;
wireless protocols: a/b/g/n series;
wireless adapter;
electronic noise;
Wireless Access Point;
PCMCIA card;
express card;
Windows XP; [ARTICLE]
Last Patch Tuesday for Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP2; Windows XP
SP3: continued support; Service Pack vs. patch;
Windows (Automatic) Update; data backup.
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Week Beginning October 18,
2010
Google Maps
This week on The Computer Guy:
Google Maps; Set
default location; Show/Hide panel; Traffic, More … (e.g., Photos, Videos,
Webcams, Bicycling), Map (Street), Satellite, Earth (3D); Pan dial; mouse
functions: mouse over, left/right click; double left/right click; Zoom
In/Out;
Street View;
Google
Earth; Get Directions; Microsoft:
Bing Maps.
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Week Beginning October 11, 2010
ESET: Smart Security
This week on The Computer Guy:
National
Cybersecurity Awareness Month; guest,
Randy Abrams,
Director of Technical Education for ESET, makers of NOD32 Antivirus and
Smart Security;
fake (rogue) virus alerts;
Phishing;
keystroke logger;
malware, e.g., virus, worm, Trojan:
Heuristics; Autorun:
Disabling;
Autorun.inf file;
bots/botnet/bot master; "lost/abandoned" USB thumb drives;
Securing Our eCity;
[ARTICLE]
Sophisticated Stuxnet Worm Uses 4 Microsoft Zero-Day Bugs; [ARTICLE]
Microsoft Reveals Stuxnet Worm Exploits Multiple Zero Days;
Bluetooth;
SIM
card;
social engineering;
Phishing;
Western Union;
Craigslist
scam.
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Week Beginning October 4, 2010
Fire Prevention Week
This week on The Computer Guy:
Fire Prevention Week;
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association);
Key Fire Safety Tips; guest, Lauren Lavorgna,
CurrentSAFE and
Transworld, Inc.;
CurrentSAFE
FAQ; CPSC (U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission); Recall:
Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard;
SCE&G; NLSI
(National Lightning Safety Institute):
SPD (Surge Protection Device);
GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter); CurrentSAFE (Transworld, Inc.):
Contact
Us.
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Week Beginning September
27, 2010
Windows Media Center
This week on The Computer Guy:
Windows Media Center;
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005;
Windows Media Center in Windows 7;
Watch TV with Windows; Windows Media Center:
Understanding Mouse, Keyboard, Remote Control, and Touch Input;
Windows Media Center: Keyboard Shortcuts;
Getting Started with Windows Media Center; Windows Media Center:
Extenders; Windows Media Center:
Netflix;
connection via HDMI cable.
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Week Beginning September
20, 2010
Browsing in Beta: Internet
Explorer 9
This week on The Computer Guy: [ARTICLE]
Internet Explorer 9 Beta; [ARTICLE]
Microsoft Revives Windows 7 Family Pack Discount; [ARTICLE]
12 things You Need to Know About Internet Explorer 9 Beta;
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Beta;
Beauty of the Web;
Windows 7:
Snap;
Tabbed browsing; alternate browsers:
Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome;
URL
(Uniform Resource Locator);
TinyURL;
Twitter.
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Week Beginning September
13, 2010
Weather, Windows and Rogue
Antivirus
This week on The Computer Guy:
Stormpulse;
storm/hurricane tracking; keyboard shortcut (Full Screen): F11;
Windows 7;
Windows Vista; [ARTICLE]
Microsoft Revives Windows 7 Family Pack Discount;
Upgrading from Windows XP to Window 7;
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor; Microsoft Office:
Home and Student;
Rogue security software (Fake antivirus); keyboard shortcut (Close
Window): Alt+F4.
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Week Beginning September
6, 2010
10 Minute Mail, Date & Time, Mouse
& Pointers
This week on The Computer Guy:
10 Minute Mail; Adjust Date/Time (Windows XP) >> Date and Time
Properties: Date & Time/Time Zone (Automatically adjust clock for daylight
saving changes)/Internet Time; Date/Time (Windows Vista/7) >> Date and
Time: Date & Time/Additional Clocks/Internet Time (Internet Time
Synchronization); Administrator rights:
Windows XP,
Windows Vista/7; Start >> Control Panel >> Mouse: Buttons/Pointers
(Enable pointer shadow)/Pointer Options (Motion/Visibility).
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Week Beginning August 30,
2010
Desktop/Keyboard Shortcuts and
Compatibility Mode
This week on The Computer Guy: create
desktop shortcut, e.g., Microsoft Word: Start >> Word [right click] >>
Send To >> Desktop (create shortcut); create keyboard shortcut, e.g.,
Microsoft Word: Start >> Word [right click] >> Properties >> Shortcut >>
Shortcut key >> Ctrl + Alt + W; create keyboard shortcut, e.g., Microsoft
Excel: Start >> Excel [right click] >> Properties >> Shortcut >> Shortcut
key >> Ctrl + Alt + E; Operate in Compatibility Mode, i.e., an earlier
version of computer's OS, Operating System, e.g., Microsoft Word: Start >>
Word [right click] >> Properties >> Compatibility >> Compatibility mode;
run this program in compatibility mode for; Compatibility >> Privilege
Level >> run this program as an Administrator; User Accounts:
Administrator vs. Limited (Windows XP) or Administrator vs. Standard user
(Windows Vista/7); Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl+Z (Undo);
Tips, Tricks & Links >>
Windows Shortcut Keys.
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Week Beginning August 23,
2010
Malware: Minimize and Manage
This week on The Computer Guy:
malware (malicious software); [ARTICLE: Network World]
Trojan blamed for Spanish air crash; [ARTICLE: CNET News]
Report: Trojan a factor in fatal Spanair crash?;
virus,
Trojan, worm,
bot (zombie); malware entry points: Internet, MP3 player, cell phone,
flash drive, CD/DVD;
rogue security software (fake antivirus);
rootkit; [ARTICLE: CNET News] FAQ:
Sony's 'rootkit' CDs; Apple:
iPad,
iPhone,
iPod; computer
networking: wired/wireless;
SQL
Slammer; thumb/flash drive risks: "free" (infected), lost, stolen;
data encryption: hardware/software; protection:
anti-virus software,
firewall: hardware/software; Windows
Virtual PC/Windows XP Mode;
Sun VirtualBox;
public computers: risks;
keylogger.
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Week Beginning August 16,
2010
Hurricane Preparedness
This week on The Computer Guy: data
backup; storage media/methods, e.g., CD/DVD, thumb/flash drive, external
hard drive, online service; multiple backups including off-site; unplug
and protect (cover) computer and other hardware & software (on-site or in
transport); desktop computer tower (CPU) orientation, i.e., vertical vs.
horizontal, as appropriate; (color) coordinate/match up cables with
corresponding connections; unplug peripheral devices, e.g., monitor,
modem, router; power outages;
SCEMD (South Carolina
Emergency Management Division);
SCDPS (South
Carolina Department of Public Safety) Emergency Traffic Network).
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Week Beginning August 9,
2010
Computers: Power Problems and
Performance
This week on The Computer Guy: laptop
spills/cleanup; salvaging hard drive/data; power-related issues, e.g.,
surges and brown outs; power entry points, e.g., modem or printer;
UPS (Uninterruptible
Power Supply)/Battery Backup; surge protected vs. battery powered and
surge protected; UPS brands:
APC and Belkin;
graceful shutdown;
VA (Volt Amp) rating;
whole-house UPS; toolbars: unintentionally installed; Add or Remove
Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7);
BHO (Browser Helper Object); Internet Explorer: Tools >> Internet
Options >> General [tab]: Browsing History; Internet Explorer: Tools >>
Internet Options >> Advanced [tab]: Restore advanced settings/Reset.
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Week Beginning August 2,
2010
Task Bar, Adobe, Anti-Virus,
Windows & Browsing
This week on The Computer Guy: Auto-hide
the taskbar; System Tray: Adjust Date/Time; Start >> Properties >> Start
Menu >> Customize; Adobe (Acrobat)
Reader;
PDF (Portable Document Format) file; document formatting/printer type;
Adobe: updated versions; online Help via PDF; Add or Remove Programs
(Windows XP)/Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7);
Adobe.com; Toolbar
alert;
Microsoft Security Essentials; Windows 7
Upgrade Option; data backup;
32-bit and 64-bit Windows FAQ; Microsoft Internet Explorer:
InPrivate Browsing; Google Chrome:
incognito mode; Mozilla Firefox:
Private Browsing.
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Week Beginning July 26,
2010
Searching & Surfing Safely
This week on The Computer Guy: search engines, such as
Google and
Bing;
McAfee Site Advisor:
Site Advisor (free) vs. Site Advisor Plus (paid); Site Advisor:
How It Works; browsers:
Internet Explorer 8 and
Firefox;
BHO (Browser Helper Object);
Search argument syntax;
SEO
(Search Engine Optimization); Google:
Advanced Search; Google search basics:
more search help.
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Week Beginning July 19,
2010
Slow Boot/Computer Performance
This week on The Computer Guy:
peripherals, e.g., printer, memory card reader, USB drive (Flash/Thumb),
external hard drive; virus/other malware; bad sectors; hard drive space;
computer maintenance: Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and
Features (Windows Vista/7) >> Scan Disk >> Disk Cleanup >> Disk
Defragmenter; wireless router/wireless access point; wireless card;
wireless protocols: a/b/g/n series; wireless frequencies; BIOS (Basic
Input-Output System);
wireless adapter card; express card slot;
PCMCIA slot; [ARTICLE]
Windows XP SP3 Support until 2014; [ARTICLE]
Last Patch Tuesday for Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP2; [Right click]
My Computer >> Properties >>System Properties >> General [tab];
software rot; data backup.
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Week Beginning July 12,
2010
Power Management
This week on The Computer Guy: guest,
Leonard
Greene, Orbital
Engineering and Consulting, LLC;
TVSS (transient voltage surge suppression); surge suppressor vs. power
strip; UL
(Underwriters Laboratories);
UL 1449;
MOV (metal oxide varistor); power line noise/noise filtering; over-
and under-voltage; surge ("spike"), black-outs, brown-outs; UPS
(Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery
Backup; UPS:
Online vs. Standby; UPS:
Watts vs. VA (Volt-Amp); power:
True, Reactive and Apparent;
joules; UPS protection: whole building.
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Week Beginning July 5,
2010
Facebook: "Like" Spam ... and More
re: Settings
This week on The Computer
Guy: Facebook:
Privacy/Security-related issues; clickjacked; "Like" spam; [ARTICLE] Yet
Another Reason to Hate Facebook's Like Button; Privacy Settings;
Application Settings; Edit My Profile >> Likes and Interests >> Show Other
Pages >> Remove Page >> Close >> Save Changes [Your changes have been
saved.].
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Week Beginning June 28,
2010
Microsoft: Office 2010 and OneNote
This week on The Computer Guy:
Office 2010:
Which suite is right for you?; Ribbon vs. Menu: File tab;
Office Starter;
Microsoft Word 2010: Paragraph >> Indents and Spacing;
Office OneNote 2010.
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Week Beginning June 21,
2010
Microsoft Windows 7
This week on The Computer
Guy:
Windows 7:
Taskbar,
Jump Lists,
Snap,
Peek, and
Shake.
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Week Beginning June 14,
2010
Wireless Security
This week on The Computer
Guy: air card (wireless Internet); "free" public access;
DNS;
DNS Server;
How Domain
Name Servers Work;
OpenDNS;
rogue access point; wireless card; Wi-Fi hotspot;
DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
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Week Beginning May 31,
2010
Internet Security
This week, continuing on his
mission towards safe, secure computing, host Jamey Mellis focuses on the
browsing experience, specifically
Internet Explorer. The Computer Guy introduces users to some of IE8's
handy built-in features, such as:
InPrivate Browsing and
Pop-up Blocker. Also, he explains the purpose and demonstrates the
proper setup of Trusted sites and Restricted sites (IE>>Tools>>Internet
Options>>Security).
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Week Beginning May 24,
2010
Safety and Security
This week, to help users
maintain a safe and secure computing experience, host Jamey Mellis reports
on various items including: [RECALL]
HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard;
wireless encryption standards, such as WPA2 and AES;
wireless protocols: a/b/g/n series; [ARTICLE]
Google's Wi-Fi Spying: What Were They Thinking?; Google maps:
Street
View.
Website update/change of
address: City of Charleston:
http://www.charleston-sc.gov.
And when it comes to your
website, the Computer Guy explains the value in
registering multiple domain extensions, e.g., .com and .net. |
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Week Beginning May 17,
2010
Facebook
Social
networking, via websites like
MySpace and
Facebook, continues
to grow at an amazing pace. To that end, this week host Jamey Mellis
presents a guide to
privacy on Facebook. In timely fashion amidst all the recent concern
about such privacy issue re: Facebook, see the current article, "MySpace
Unveils 'Simplified' Privacy Controls."
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Week Beginning May 10,
2010
Office 2010 and OneNote
This week, the Computer Guy introduces
viewers to Microsoft's soon-to-be released version of their Office suite,
Office 2010, including
Office Starter, an advertiser-supported base productivity suite. Also,
host Jamey Mellis demonstrates how to set up and utilize one of the
suite's core apps,
Office OneNote. |
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Week Beginning May 3, 2010
Computer Security and Keyboard
Shortcuts
Do you know what "real-time" protection
is? Host Jamey Mellis explains the differences between security options,
such as, Norton
Security (included with Comcast High-Speed Internet),
Microsoft Security Essentials,
Spybot Search&Destroy and
Malwarebytes
Anti-Malware.
Also, learn the value of not only using pre-defined Windows keyboard
shortcuts (Windows Shortcut Keys)
found amongst the Computer Guy's
Tips, Tricks and Links, but creating your own keyboard shortcut
combinations.
Plus, don't miss the Computer Guy's bonus tip on how to properly and
safely use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).
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Week Beginning April 26,
2010
Updates: Microsoft and
Non-Microsoft
Host, Jamey Mellis, cautions users to be
sure to download/install all the latest updates available for
Microsoft as well as non-Microsoft products on your computer such as
OpenOffice.org;
Adobe, including
Reader,
Flash
Player and
Shockwave Player; and,
Java. To determine
if updates are available, be sure to enable Automatic Updates (Windows)
and utilize the free (for home users)
Personal Software Inspector from Secunia.
Bonus tip! The Computer Guy explains how
and why you should avoid inadvertently installing those
performance-dragging toolbars. |
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Week Beginning April 19,
2010
Backup: Online vs. Offsite
Learn about the pros and cons of both
online backup and offsite storage. Consider the precautionary measures you
can take to reduce the risk of having your data lost or compromised. Host
Jamey Mellis discusses issues you should be aware of surrounding
encryption. Also, in his effort to ensure your data's safety, the Computer
Guy introduces viewers to a new concept, document classification.
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Week Beginning April 12,
2010
Keyboard Shortcuts
Looking for a fast and easy way to add
functionality and perform commands -- without using your mouse? Discover
the advantages of keyboard shortcuts. Host Jamey Mellis demonstrates with
many of the most useful keyboard shortcuts which include such keys as:
Ctrl, Alt and the Windows key. For a printer-friendly list containing
dozens of shortcut key combinations to use in Windows as well as other
applications, sample the Windows Shortcut Keys found amongst the Computer
Guy's Tips, Tricks and Links. |
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Week Beginning April 5,
2010
Backup + Cleanup = Performance
The Computer Guy reminds users: Before
you begin a computer cleanup, first backup your data. Then, he guides you
through every step of the cleanup process ... in the proper order: Scan
Disk; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features
(Windows Vista/7); Disk Cleanup; and, finally Disk Defragmenter. As a
bonus tip, host Jamey Mellis shows viewers how to utilize the Task
Manager.
Remember...recent episodes of The
Computer Guy (pre-recorded) can be seen via
Comcast ON DEMAND. |
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Week Beginning March 22,
2010
Backup: Method and Media
When it comes to backing up your data,
host Jamey Mellis wants you to be prepared in the event of disaster
recovery. He explains the meaning and value of understanding the key
differences between such critical terms as "Incremental" and
"Differential," "full backup" and "image-based backup." Also, he
introduces you to the following recommended websites:
Acronis
and
Disk Imaging Software Review.
Attention: Comcast High Speed Internet subscribers … On a related note,
the Computer Guy reminds viewers about the availability of
Secure Backup&Share. For more information, see the
Secure
Backup&Share FAQ section. |
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Week Beginning March 15,
2010
Backup: Bookmarks/Favorites and
e-Mail
Backup your
Internet Explorer Favorites or your
Firefox Bookmarks. And, if you need to backup your e-mail from
Windows
Hotmail/Outlook
Express (Windows XP) or
Windows Live
Mail (Windows Vista/7), let host, Jamey Mellis, show you how.
Bonus tip! Learn how to "Leave a copy of
messages on server."
Remember...recent episodes of The
Computer Guy (pre-recorded) can be seen via
Comcast ON DEMAND. |
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Week Beginning March 8,
2010
Tabs & Tips
The Computer Guy illustrates some of the
features found in
Internet Explorer including
Tabbed Browsing and
Quick Tabs. See how to create a
multi-tab Home page, and learn about
Windows 7 Themes and Desktop backgrounds. Finally, discover the value
of
ClearType.
Bonus tip! Learn how to save a collection
of multiple tabs as a single Favorite.
Reminder: Host, Jamey Mellis, shows
you how to find the most recent episodes of The Computer Guy
(pre-recorded), available via
Comcast ON DEMAND. |
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Week Beginning March 1,
2010
Trouble Shooting: Tools & Tips
Have you ever had to report an error
message to tech support? Or maybe you've had to convey a series of steps
or actions you've taken as well as their outcome. Host, Jamey Mellis
demonstrates some tools to help you do just that:
Problem Steps Recorder (PSR);
Snipping Tool; and,
Print
Screen. Note: The availability of these tools will depend upon which
Operating System and version of Windows you have on your computer, e.g.,
Windows 7, Vista or XP. |
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Week Beginning February
22, 2010
Comcast Business Class:
Solutions for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
The Computer Guy, Jamey Mellis, is joined
this week by
Comcast Business Class representatives, Minor Jones and Willie Brown,
to discuss the various services available to help businesses increase
productivity. Visit them on the web for Answers to Commonly Asked
Questions About
Comcast Business Class Internet. And, for more information, call
Comcast at (843) 266-3032. |
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Week Beginning February
15, 2010
Norton Security Suite: Free for
Comcast Customers
Comcast customers can now get
Norton™
Security Suite powered by Norton 360 Technology. It protects your computer,
files and identity without slowing you down. Plus, get award winning
OnlineFamily.Norton to safeguard your kids online -- a $160 dollar
value at no additional cost with your Comcast high-speed internet
subscription.
Host Jamey Mellis demonstrates the proper way to download and install this
security suite. Also, the Computer Guy highlights some of its many
components and features including: PC Security (e.g., Norton Insight and
Scan) and PC Tuneup (e.g., Identity Protection and Backup). |
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Week Beginning February 8,
2010
Threats of Infection: Beware of
Malware
The Computer Guy, Jamey Mellis, reminds
you about the hidden dangers of using your computer without the proper
defenses against the various threats including
rogue anti-malware,
keyloggers,
rootkits and more.
Bonus tip! Learn the recommended way to
safely close a window displaying a fake virus warning. |
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Week Beginning February 1,
2010
Ransomware: Cracking the
Encryption Key
This week, Jamey Mellis shows you how to
recover from this increasingly common form of malware,
Ransomware. He demonstrates the proper way to back up data and files
whether you're using Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7.
And, for home users, don't miss the Computer Guy's recommendation of the
free, internet-based product,
Belarc
Advisor. |
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Week Beginning January 25,
2010
Internet: Surfing Safely
When it comes to your non-Microsoft
add-ons for Windows, such as those from
Adobe (including
Reader,
Flash
Player and
Shockwave Player) and
Java, make sure your computer is up-to-date. To analyze your
computer's update status, use the free security tool,
Personal Software Inspector, from Secunia. And, when conducting
searches on the web, see the safety ratings of the results with the help
of another free application,
McAfee SiteAdvisor.
Bonus tip! Let the Computer Guy show you
how to tweak your Internet browser settings for enhanced performance. |
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Week Beginning January 18,
2010
Software Vulnerabilities
Let the Computer Guy guide you through
the vast minefield of software vulnerabilities. Outfit your computer with
all the latest updates from
Microsoft; Adobe
(including
Reader,
Flash
Player and
Shockwave Player); and
Java. To determine
if updates are available, be sure to turn on Automatic Updates (Windows)
and utilize the free (for home users)
Personal Software Inspector from Secunia. Finally, when conducting
searches on the web, do so safely with
McAfee SiteAdvisor.
And, don't miss Jamey's important reminder about how to avoid
inadvertently installing those performance-dragging toolbars. |
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Week Beginning January 11,
2010
Beware: Fake Virus Alerts
Host Jamey Mellis reminds viewers how to
safely avoid keyloggers, viruses and other malware including one of
today's most common threats, rogue (fake) antivirus programs. For more
information about this ever-increasing threat, read on: [ARTICLE]
FTC Goes After Scareware Vendors; also, from Microsoft Security: Watch
out for
fake virus alerts. Bonus tip! Rather than clicking anywhere inside a
suspicious popup, close it safely via the keyboard shortcut, Alt+F4. |
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Week Beginning January 4,
2010
Backup/Transfer Data: Old
Computer-to-New Computer
Last week, host Jamey Mellis addressed
items about new computers that arrive over the holidays. This week, the
Computer Guy tells you how to backup and safely transfer your data
(including forgotten or missing files), and properly dispose of your old
computer. Also, he reminds you about the proper care of storage media,
such as CD/DVDs, thumb drives and external hard drives, as well as other
devices such as memory cards and cell phones. And, be on the lookout for
his important tip if you have multiple Profiles on your computer. |
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Week Beginning
December 28, 2009
New Computer Checklist
Often accompanying the holidays is the
arrival of a new computer. Host Jamey Mellis wants you to have a safe and
enjoyable computing experience. So, check his list to make sure your new
computer gets off to the proper start with all the appropriate updates and
security measures in place, such as
Microsoft/Windows Updates;
Office Updates; Anti-Virus software (from Microsoft)
Security Essentials or (if you're a Comcast High-Speed Internet
subscriber) McAfee
Security Suite;
firewall protection;
Microsoft
Online Safety;
Adobe; and Java. |
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Week Beginning December 21, 2009
iPhone apps/Charleston Tours
Join Jamey Mellis and long-time tour
guide, Tommy Dew, as they take you on a tour of the city of Charleston via
your Apple iPhone.
Charleston City Slicker is recognized by Apple as the first self-guided
walking tour for the iPhone, and selected it as "Staff Favorite" and "Pick
of the Week." Check out the following link to find out more about
City Slicker Self-Guided iPhone Walking Tours. And for more
information about iPhone apps visit
Slicker. |
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Week Beginning December 7,
2009
Microsoft: Security Essentials and
Windows 7
Host Jamey Mellis adds to his previous
discussion about the new antivirus software from Microsoft,
Security Essentials. [For introduction, see "Week Beginning October 5,
2009".]
BONUS! Though this program can be downloaded/installed via alternate
browser,
Firefox, see why it's advantageous to do so via Microsoft's
Internet Explorer. Also, the Computer Guy reminds viewers about this
week's impending release of Microsoft's new OS (Operating System),
Windows 7. Learn all about upgrade options from the
PC Pitstop Readiness Center. |
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Week Beginning November
30, 2009
iPhone apps/Charleston Tours
Join Jamey Mellis and long-time tour
guide, Tommy Dew, as they take you on a tour of the city of Charleston via
your Apple iPhone.
Charleston City Slicker is recognized by Apple as the first self-guided
walking tour for the iPhone, and selected it as "Staff Favorite" and "Pick
of the Week." Check out the following link to find out more about
City Slicker Self-Guided iPhone Walking Tours. And for more
information about iPhone apps visit
Slicker. |
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Week Beginning November
23, 2009
Computers: Types and Specs
As we get in to the holiday shopping season following Microsoft's recent
release of their newest Operating System (OS),
Windows 7, many questions arise as to what specific type of computer
would be best purchase. Questions such as: desktop computer or a laptop
computer? ... netbook or notebook? ... desktop or deskbook? ...
32 bit or 64 bit OS? Host Jamey Mellis discusses the differences to
help viewers sort it all out.
Also, the Computer Guy reminds viewers of the upcoming Windows 7
computer/monitor giveaway during the
Saturday 12/05/09 LIVE remote radio broadcast from
Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
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Week Beginning November 9,
2009
Microsoft Windows 7: Desktop
Host Jamey Mellis delivers Part II in a
series of episodes designed to help viewers get the most out of
Microsoft's recently-released Operating System,
Windows 7. This week, the Computer Guy demonstrates some of the new
features now available to Windows users. Learn how to "Snap",
cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D,
personalize your computer, and finally, check out the improvements in
Gadgets.
BONUS! Find out how Comcast subscribers
can watch episodes of The Computer Guy for up to a month following their
original air dates ... free .... via
Comcast On Demand. |
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Week Beginning November 2,
2009
Microsoft Windows 7: Libraries
Host Jamey Mellis delivers Part I in a
series of episodes designed to help the viewer get the most out of
Microsoft's just-released Operating System,
Windows 7. This week's program introduces viewers to a new concept,
Libraries. Built into Windows 7, Libraries make it easier to find,
work with, and organize files scattered across your PC or network. Tune in
to the Computer Guy for tips on how to modify your settings to take
advantage of this new feature. And, for more information, check out
Microsoft's
FAQs. |
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Week Beginning October 26,
2009
Protecting Your Children
In recognition of
National
Cyber Security Awareness Month, host Jamey Mellis welcomes back FBI
Special Agent Cynthia McCants to inform and remind viewers of the
potential risks and dangers their children face when surfing the web.
Especially important, and something that many parents and children are
unaware of, is the consequence associated with their children's activity
and behavior re: social networking sites such as
Facebook and
MySpace. To reach
the FBI in Columbia, SC, call (803) 551-4200. For tips, more information
or to report a crime, visit the following websites:
FBI,
Internet Crime
Complaint Center (IC3) or
OnGuardOnline. |
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Week Beginning October 19,
2009
Microsoft: Security Essentials and
Windows 7
Host Jamey Mellis adds to his previous
discussion about the new antivirus software from Microsoft,
Security Essentials. [For introduction, see "Week Beginning October 5,
2009".]
BONUS! Though this program can be downloaded/installed via alternate
browser,
Firefox, see why it's advantageous to do so via Microsoft's
Internet Explorer. Also, the Computer Guy reminds viewers about this
week's impending release of Microsoft's new OS (Operating System),
Windows 7. Learn all about upgrade options from the
PC Pitstop Readiness Center. |
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Week Beginning October 12,
2009
Going Green
Tune in to let Jamey Mellis teach you
about savings re: your computer's and monitor's energy, as well as
preserving your laptop battery via Power Management. Whether you're an XP
user or a Vista user, utilize the many customizable settings available.
Right click for Properties (Windows XP) or to Personalize (Windows Vista)
your equipment's settings. Or access the Power Options via the Control
Panel with Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features
(Windows Vista). BONUS! For added safety, security and peace of mind,
don't miss the Computer Guy's explanation of the value and proper way to
use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). |
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Week Beginning October 5,
2009
Antivirus Protection by Microsoft
This week, host Jamey Mellis introduces
viewers to the newly released antivirus software from Microsoft,
Security Essentials. It provides real-time protection for your home PC
that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download that is simple to
install, easy to use, and always kept up-to-date so you can be assured
your PC is protected by the latest technology. The Computer Guy guides you
through some of the various settings to help you customize your
protection.
* To install Microsoft Security Essentials, your PC must run
genuine
Windows. |
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Week Beginning September
28, 2009
Alternate Browser: Firefox
For most people, Microsoft's
Internet Explorer is synonymous with web browsing. This week, host
Jamey Mellis reminds viewers about the value of having an alternate
browser, such as
Firefox,
on their computer. Discover some of the many
plugins available including
Adblock Plus,
Flashblock and
NoScript. BONUS! For added security when performing Searches, whether
you're browsing with Internet Explorer or Firefox, don't miss the Computer
Guy's demonstration of
McAfee SiteAdvisor. |
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Week Beginning September
21, 2009
Comcast: Business Product Services
This week, Jamey welcomes back guest
Minor Jones, representative for
Comcast Business
Class: Internet, Phone and TV for Business. For more information about
Business Class Services (Business Phone, Broadband Internet, TV, and
Ethernet Data Service from Comcast), to get "THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR YOUR
BUSINESS," call (843) 266-3045. |
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Week Beginning September
14, 2009
Online Security via the FBI
This week's program, recorded on the 8th
anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, reunites viewers with
cyber-security expert, Dave Thomas, Special Agent in Charge for the
FBI. SAC Thomas revisits
the Computer Guy to bring us up-to-date on the most current cyber security
threats we face, and tells us how to help prevent ourselves from becoming
a victim. If you need to report suspicious or criminal online behavior or
if you need to file a claim, visit the
Internet Crime
Complaint Center (IC3). From this site, you can also access Internet
Crime
Prevention Tips as well as obtain information on current
Internet
Crime Schemes. |
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Week Beginning September 7
2009
Microsoft Outlook: Contacts
This week in Part 2 of the series, the
Computer Guy continues with the
Contacts section of
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 by illustrating some of its most useful
features. Learn how these many components (including E-mail, Map and Web
page address) can simplify the management of all your Contact information. |
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Week Beginning August 31,
2009
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 provides an integrated solution for
managing your time and information, connecting across boundaries, and
remaining in control of the information that reaches you. Office Outlook
2007 delivers innovations you can use to quickly search your
communications, organize your work, and better share your information with
others -- all from one place. In this first in a series of lessons on
Outlook, host Jamey Mellis shows you how to set up your e-mail account(s)
within Outlook. Tune in next week as the Computer Guy continues his
demonstrations of other components of this application including Calendar,
Contacts and Tasks (To Do). |
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Week
Beginning August 24, 2009
Performance Tips
Want
some more pep out of your PC's performance? Host Jamey Mellis tells you
how to handle your computer's worst environmental enemies, such as, heat &
dust. Get guidance from
Belarc
Advisor, and finally, if you're a Windows Vista user looking to
improve performance without having to add additional memory "under the
hood", use Windows
ReadyBoost. The Computer Guy shows you how! |
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Week
Beginning August 17, 2009
Storm Tracking
This
week, the height of the 2009 Hurricane Season gets underway as activity
increases in the Atlantic with its first three named storms: Ana, Bill and
Claudette. Pay close attention as the Computer Guy teaches you the ABCs of
storm tracking with
Stormpulse. This website serves well to supplement your other regular
sources of local weather news and updates. Host Jamey Mellis provides a
variety of additional websites for all your planning and preparation needs
during the hurricane season:
South Carolina Emergency
Management Division,
Charleston County Government,
South Carolina
Emergency Traffic Network,
South Carolina Department
of Transportation,
National Weather Service,
National Hurricane
Center, FEMA and
the
American Red Cross. |
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Week
Beginning August 10, 2009
Google Chrome
If
you're looking for an alternate browser for your computer, consider
Chrome. As the
makers of Chrome, Google calls it "A browser built for speed, stability
and security." Start exploring this browser's many features, such as:
searching from the address bar; or, safe browsing via
Incognito mode. Learn more about
Google Chrome. |
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Week
Beginning August 3, 2009
Computer
Maintenance
This week, the
Computer Guy leaves the studio behind to take his show on the road airing
from
Barnes & Noble booksellers in Charleston. Host, Jamey Mellis, guides
you through recommended maintenance … in the proper order … designed to
enhance your computer's performance by making it run more efficiently.
Whether your system operates in Windows XP (Add or Remove Programs) or
Windows Vista (Programs and Features), Jamey leads you in the step-by-step
process which includes demonstrations of how to use Disk Cleanup and Disk
Defragmenter. Learn how to tune up your computer by tuning in to The
Computer Guy. |
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Week
Beginning July 27, 2009
Viruses,
Trojans and Bots … Oh, My!
The Computer Guy
welcomes back guest, Randy Abrams, Director of Technical Education for
ESET,
makers of
NOD32 Antivirus and
Smart Security, to discuss the various types of malware threats facing
computer users on a daily basis. Learn how to identify and treat Phishing
attacks, prevent exploits of vulnerabilities and avoid becoming a victim
of scams. |
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Week
Beginning July 20, 2009
Spam … a Lot!
As spammers
change their tactics, the Computer Guy introduces viewers to terms such as
image-based spam and OCR (Optical Character Recognition). Even more so
than other types of malware (e.g., viruses & Phishing), spam increasingly
is finding its way into our e-mail folders at an alarming rate. To help
combat this onslaught, host, Jamey Mellis, suggests some anti-spam
techniques for people to consider including the use of spam-filtering
products,
iHateSpam and
Cloudmark. |
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Week
Beginning July 13, 2009
Startup
Located within
your Start Menu amongst your Programs is the Startup folder. This is the
key to determining which applications start (as well as which apps don't)
when you boot up your computer. Watch host Jamey Mellis demonstrate how to
ensure that applications of your choice (such as, MS Word, Outlook or even
your browser's favorite website) launch automatically in Startup. And, if
you'd like to prevent certain applications from opening and running during
startup, the Computer Guy shows you how. |
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Week
Beginning July 6, 2009
Microsoft
Office Word 2007
This week's
episode of The Computer Guy is a review of Microsoft's current version of
its powerful Word Processing application,
Word 2007. Whether via a demo or a tutorial, you'll find plenty of
free training and other tools available when you visit the
Help & How To section. Learn, for example, how to use the File
Menu-replacing Ribbon, access the variety of
ClipArt and the many
Templates or see what other valuable
Downloads, such as a Free Trial, are available in Microsoft Office
2007. |
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Week
Beginning June 29, 2009
Create Your
Own Shortcut Key Combinations
Host Jamey Mellis
expands on last week's lesson (keyboard shortcuts) to show you how to
create your own keyboard shortcuts, whether it's to launch your most
frequently used applications or your favorite websites. Also, be sure to
tune in for the Computer Guy's important BONUS tip about protecting your
valuable equipment from power surges. |
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Week
Beginning June 22, 2009
Windows
Shortcut Keys
Looking for a
fast and easy way to add functionality and perform commands … without
using your mouse? Computer Guy host, Jamey Mellis, demonstrates with many
of the most useful keyboard shortcuts. For a printer-friendly list
containing dozens of shortcut key combinations to use in Windows as well
as other applications, check out
Windows Shortcut Keys. |
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Week
Beginning June 15, 2009
Digital TV
Transition
TV's much-delayed
transition (switching from analog to digital signals) took affect this
week, June 12. To ease you into this DTV transition, Computer Guy host
Jamey Mellis provides a wealth of resources to help you "Get
Ready". If you need more help or information, call any of the
following phone numbers: (888) CALL FCC [(888) 225-5322], (888) 508-1115,
or (888) 900-3881 or visit websites
DTV.gov or
DTV Answers. And,
if you need to dispose of your TV, locate your nearest
Recycling Center. |
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Week
Beginning June 8, 2009
Bing …
Microsoft's New Search Engine
When it comes to
decisions that matter, Bing and Decide. Computer Guy host Jamey Mellis
demonstrates how to utilize many of the helpful components in Microsoft's
new search engine.
Tour Bing
to discover new ways to search. To get even more out of your searching
experience, explore Bing. |
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Week
Beginning June 1, 2009
Take
Picture-Taking to Another Level
Computer Guy host Jamey Mellis demonstrates 2 free powerful programs to
enhance your photographic experiences. Make show-&-tell cool again!
Capture memories, bring photos to life and share your stories with
Microsoft Photo Story 3 for Windows or turn your video memories into
compelling videos with
Windows Movie Maker. Also, be sure to tune in for the Computer Guy's
important BONUS tip about your digital camera's memory card(s). |
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Week
Beginning May 25, 2009
Surge
Protection
In
the event of a power surge, it's critical that your computer, monitor and
peripheral devices (e.g., printer) as well as your data, are protected. Do
you know the important difference between a power strip and a surge
protector? Learn why and how you should use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power
Supply). Discover
HowStuffWorks. |
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Week
Beginning May 18, 2009
Computer Performance
In
time, your computer can become sluggish as its performance slows down due
to a variety of reasons. Computer Guy host Jamey Mellis addresses the most
common factors as he discusses the effects of memory, hard drive, and even
heat & dust. Learn how to combine the use of handy tools,
Belarc
Advisor, Add or Remove Programs, Disk Cleanup and
Kingston memory. |
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Week
Beginning May 11, 2009
Windows DVD Maker
Available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate,
Windows DVD Maker lets you create professional-looking video DVDs of
your home movies and photos. Preview your DVD using the built-in DVD
preview option, and then burn your video DVD. With just a few clicks, you
can create a professional-looking video DVD to share with friends and
family. |
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Week
Beginning May 4, 2009
Use an older
program with this version of Windows
Windows Vista, Microsoft's newest OS (Operating System), sometimes
causes incompatibilities when using older programs. To address this issue,
Computer Guy host Jamey Mellis first shows you how to select the
appropriate view of the Control Panel. Then, he guides users through
Vista's
Program Compatibility Wizard. |
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Week
Beginning April 27, 2009
Viewer E-Mail
This
week, Computer Guy Jamey Mellis reads some viewer mail to address such
issues as: Windows Mail (Vista)/Outlook Express (XP); Lock the Taskbar;
Internet Explorer 8 including some of its new features,
Compatibility View and
Suggested Sites;
KeyScrambler; and, last but not least, Jamey introduces viewers to
Alexa. |
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Week
Beginning April 20, 2009
Twitter
Computer Guy host Jamey Mellis is joined by guests Jared Smith and Heather
Solos who demonstrate how to set up and use a
Twitter account.
Explore TwiTip for
"Twitter Tips in 140 Characters or More." Also, learn how to use
Twitter Search.
Start tweeting today with Twitter. |
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Week
Beginning April 13, 2009
Windows:
64-bit or 32-bit version
Today, more computers are equipped with the newer 64-bit version of
Windows (vs. the older 32-bit version), but not all hardware and software
will function in a 64-bit environment. Before buying a new computer, learn
how to identify any potential incompatibilities re: your existing
hardware/software. For example, you can determine
Memory Limits for Windows Releases. |
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Week
Beginning April 6, 2009
Skype
For
free calls, video calls and instant messaging over the internet … plus
great value calls to phones anywhere in the world … download
Skype. Use VoIP
(Voice over Internet Protocol) with or without a webcam or make calls over
your cell phone. Computer Guy, Jamey Mellis, demonstrates the
download/installation and set-up process to get you going with this free
software. |
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Week
Beginning March 30, 2009
Internet
Explorer 8
Microsoft is
"Making your web even better … Faster, Easier, Safer" with the newest
version of its browser,
Internet Explorer 8. Explore some of the many new features such as
InPrivate Browsing,
Accelerators,
Compatibility View,
Tabbed Groups,
Domain Highlighting and
SmartScreen Filtering. To find out more, be sure to
take the tour. |
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Week
Beginning March 23, 2009
Firefox
Firefox...with
security, speed and new features that will change the way you use the Web.
To personalize your browsing experience for safer, more secure web
surfing, try some of this alternative browser's
Add-ons which include:
NoScript;
Adblock Plus; and
Flashblock. |
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Week
Beginning March 16, 2009
Hosts Manager
Helping with
another handy tip, host Mellis introduces viewers to
HostsMan, a
freeware hosts file manager and editor. Download and install this powerful
program for enhanced safety while surfing the web. |
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Week
Beginning March 9, 2009
Internet:
Surfing Safely
Due to the
ever-increasing threats to your security, users need to minimize such
risks while on the Internet.
OpenDNS is a very
powerful, free service that works for networks of all sizes, from home
networks to K-12 schools, SMBs and large enterprises. With web content
filtering, anti-phishing, DNS infrastructure and navigation services, make
your network safer, more secure and more reliable with
OpenDNS. |
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Week
Beginning March 2, 2009
Comcast
Business Class
Whether your
business is small, medium or large, Comcast offers unparalleled products
with cost-saving plans to increase productivity. Representative Minor
Jones talks about the Comcast "Triple Play," … Internet, Phone and Video,
to help businesses cut their costs without cutting corners. For more
information, call Comcast at (843) 266-3045 or
visit them online
to discover Comcast Business Class. |
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Week
Beginning February 23, 2009
Folder Options
If you prefer the
look or functionality of a previous Operating System, note that you have
options … Folder Options (accessible via the Control Panel). Explore some
of the many choices you have to make changes in the way your computer
performs. And, don't worry if you can't remember your computer's original
settings. Simply click on the Restore Defaults button. |
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Week
Beginning February 10, 2009
Fake or Not
Is your hardware
and software authentic or counterfeit? Computer Guy, Jamey Mellis,
provides some useful tips and the following links to help you determine
how to tell. Microsoft:
How To Tell; Fake Not!:
Computers & Networking. |
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Week
Beginning February 3, 2009
What In The
World Are Your Kids Doing Online?
Today, the World
Wide Web is more exciting and richer than ever, but along with such
benefits come certain risks … especially for children. Co-authors and
therapists, Barbara Melton, M.Ed. and Susan Shankle, MSW, provide guidance
as they join host, Jamey Mellis, to discuss their book, What In The World
Are Your Kids Doing Online? Included in this episode of The Computer Guy
are ways to identify and manage Cyberbullying as well as precautions to
take with regard to Social Networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.
To learn more about safely surfing the web, visit
http://www.barbarameltonlpc.com or contact this week's guests via
e-mail at: bmelton@att.net or
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