Never say you weren't warned. 05/01/2010
Everyone should back up their files. How often is up to the individual and what you need. I'm going to mention a site I've mentioned before..... but www.myotherdrive.com is one you really shouldn't do without. Manual or automatic backups are a breeze and unlike some of the other storage sites out there, this one lets you choose how and what you want to backup. I've seen some services where if you delete it off your computer it automatically deletes the file off the server. What good is that if you make a mistake and delete the wrong file only to realize it later??? The whole point in backing up is to prevent situations like that. Then there's another one that has you backing up files based on where they come from so you are constantly having to keep up with multiple files if you have several computers like I do. What a pain. This is so much easier there's no reason not to back it up- SO BACK IT UP ALREADY!!!! 1 Comment Giveaway of the Day 01/20/2010
 Really handy media converter 12/07/2009
This program works great to convert files from your cell to another format. In addition, you can right click the file and convert from there. Try this free open source media player 10/23/2009
VideoLan is a great free open source media player that can handle most video and audio files. Click here if you want to visit the website and read details, or here is the direct download link for the actual file: http://www.videolan.org/mirror-geo.php?file=vlc/1.0.2/win32/vlc-1.0.2-win32.exe Deal on MS Office Pro! 09/03/2009
Back to School Sale! Buy MS Office Pro for only $99.95.  Post a question 09/02/2009
Have a question? Click on the Comments link and post away! I'll generally answer within a few hours, and it's free. :) You don't even have to post your real name if you don't want to. Make something up, no one will know.... Skype me whenever you need help.. 08/19/2009
If you own a webcam, you should really try Skype. For that matter, you don't even need one as you can still send instant messages. Best of all, it's free and works anywhere! My Other Drive 07/31/2009
I know I've mentioned it before, but www.myotherdrive.com is such a useful site that I had to mention it again. LOL I use this site weekly to keep my files backed up online and then to transfer files from one computer to another. They offer a free 2gb plan and then a few other higher storage plans (I use the 100gb). It's really inexpensive when you consider some of the alternatives out there. They also offer automated backup which is really great. I set up certain folders to be uploaded on certain days and times and just forget about it. Not too long ago my computer crashed and I had to format and reload. It was so easy to just click on my online folder at www.myotherdrive.com and download my files. I saved 10 years worth of photo's!!! You just can't put a price on that. Firefox tricks 02/09/2009
Firewall, firewall, firewall! 02/05/2009
How many times do I have to say it? You need a firewall on your computer and not the standard Windows firewall either. My personal preference is Zone Alarm, but use whatever works for you. My choice in using Zone Alarm is due to it's ease of use and I have the security suite which means my firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware and privacy software is all rolled into one meaning no conflicts. |  AuthorAlicia Cook is an Information Broker, Technology Junkie and General Problem Solver who loves to show off photo's of her Old English Sheepdog (pictured above). CategoriesAll ArchivesOctober 2011 |
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