Providing useful computer tech tips, support, info and tech news to help simplify using technology.
Our Using Technology lens provides tech info, news and computer support for non-geeks. Minimal buzz words, techno-babble and geek-speak. Just useful Computer Tech Tips, Support, and News that will help simplify your use of technology. Included are posts from my "Tech Tips blog" and a number of resources that I believe you will find useful.
Technology is a broad area. The Using Technology lens focuses on current technology challenges and reoccurring issues. Have a tech area you would like to see addressed? Be sure to leave feedback to let me know what else you would like to see and how I can enhance my lens. Thanks for stopping by.
Tips On PC Shopping
Laptop Hunters $1000 - Lauren Gets an HP Pavilion
This is Lauren. On a strict $1000 budget, she finds her perfect laptop - a speedy HP Pavilion with a big screen and a comfy keyboard. Find your perfect PC at Windows.com. http://microsoft.com/windows/choosepc
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Using Technology
Tech Tips, Computer Support and Helpful Technology Info
Online Data Backup Services - Factors to Consider When Choosing -- AThere has been an explosion in the number of online data backup services in the last few years and they have drawn the interest of both home and business users. With so many companies seemingly offering the same service...
Why a Five Year Old Computer Is Slower Than a New Computer -- Unlike your refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave oven or old tube television your computer doesn't work effectively for 10 or 15 years. Some people wonder why a 5 year old computer is slow and ...
Microsoft Outlook Data Backup Utility -- Electronic mail continues to grow in importance to many people's daily life. As part of that growth millions of people use Microsoft Outlook everyday for reading and managing their email. To help individual Outlook users...
5 Common Computer Security Mistakes -- Computer security mistakes can be a painful and costly experience. While computer viruses have been around since well before the Web, the growth of web traffic and email usage have...
7 Reasons Netbook Computers are great for students -- Is a new portable computer on the back-to-school shopping list for you or your kids? If you are looking for a lightweight and relatively inexpensive portable computer...
Home Technology Solutions of Marin
Twitter in Plain English
A well produced overview of how twitter. There is a lot more to understanding and using Twitter's full features, but if you are looking for a clear and concise introduction to Twitter you'll enjoy this. Check it out.
Twitter in Plain English
A quick and plain English intro the micro-blogging service Twitter. Follow us: http://www.twitter.com/commoncraft This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace. http://www.commoncraft.com/store-item/twitter
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Social Media Explained
An intro to Social Media. CommonCraft has created a series of very well produced videos with a number of them focused on different areas of technology. Enjoy.
Social Media in Plain English
A simple story that illustrates the forces shaping social media. This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace. http://www.commoncraft.com/store-item/socialmedia
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5 Excellent Reading Selections from Amazon - Using Technology
Besides having great service and prices Amazon has loads of product review information oneline. A great way to learn about the book before purchasing. Here are 5 reading suggestions focused on various facets of technology.
Envisioning Information
Amazon Price: $23.04 (as of 11/27/2009) 
Twitter Revolution: How Social Media and Mobile Marketing is Changing the Way We Do Business & Market Online
Amazon Price: $12.90 (as of 11/27/2009)
I'm on Facebook--Now What???: How to Get Personal, Business, and Professional Value from Facebook
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 11/27/2009)
Absolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes, 3rd Edition
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 11/27/2009)
Crackberry: True Tales of Blackberry Use and Abuse: Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Responsible BlackBerry® Use
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Computer Security Software
Wondering what other people use for computer security? Let us know what important pieces of Security Software you are using to keep your computer secure and check to see how that compares to others. And thanks for your input.
There are a wide range of solutions that people use for keeping their computer and important data secure. These range from a full Internet Security Suite to the basic elements that come with the computer's operating system to no security protection at all.
Using Technology Part II - Netbook Computers, Hulu, Talking to Tech Support and Old Computers; Plus More Tech Tips & Helpful Hin
Technology is a pretty broad area. Here are additional posts from my Tech Tips blog to help simplify using technology in the day-to-day world.
10 Downsides of An Aging Computer -- An increasingly common question is how long to stick with an aging computer? Frequently it becomes a question of continuing to use an older computer that "sort of" meets your needs, or upgrading to a new computer with...
30 Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts -- Firefox is the second most popular web browser in the world and it continues to gain popularity and market share. With this rapid growth many users, especially new users, are not aware that...
Home Technology Solutions of Marin
YouTube Tech related Videos
There's a wealth of helpful tech info on YouTube. Here are a few for your enjoymmnet.
Great Tech Products That Don't Cost a Fortune
Here are five very useful items at great prices.
Five slick product to make using technology easier. Enjoy.
Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. Wireless)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $259.00
Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $99.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $249.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Cables Unlimited 6-Foot HDMI Male to Male Cable (PCM-2295-06)
Don't spend a fortune on HDMI cables. Compare to store prices and buy them here.
Amazon Price: $1.98 (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $19.99
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Samsung SyncMaster 2253BW 22-inch LCD Monitor
Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $331.99
Magazines on Technology & Stuff
Wired (2-year)
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $119.76
PC World
Amazon Price: $19.97 (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $83.88
Laptop Magazine
Amazon Price: $12.97 (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $77.87
MacLife (1-year)
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $95.88
Videomaker Magazine
Amazon Price: $19.97 (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $71.88
Posts from "All Things Digital"
Great info from Walt Mossberg at the Wall Street Journal
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byNew Wired News
- Industrial Thanksgiving: Science Takes Mom's Recipes to the Factory
- Food scientists have transformed traditional Thanksgiving foods with industrial recipes that call fo...
- What's Your One Wired Wish? Share and Win
- Share your One Wired Wish and be entered to win a $10,000 wish-list prize package, including a BlueL...
- Got a Big Bankroll? Take the Plunge With Top-Shelf Tech
- When money is seriously not an issue, you can't go wrong picking up any one of these pricey playthin...
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- nixwebo nixwebo Oct 30, 2009 @ 1:20 am
- Great lens and a awesome blog!
Thanks for sharing with us all, Mike.
To Success,
Nick Simpson
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- I enjoyed your lens and the links to the other resources very much. I can see it is your passion (smile). Keep up the good work. You've got a fan.
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- This was some very valuable information. Thank you for this great lens.
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- I really liked your lens and featured it in a lens that I just made on using computer shortcuts.
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