Computers are wonderful and magical and … FRUSTRATING! Over the years, computers have become more intuitive and in some ways, easier to use. And many of us can’t get along without them. A computer is becoming as essential as a phone, electricity and a car.
As long as your computer keeps humming along, everything is fine. But, where do you turn when you hit a roadblock? A friend or relative can sometimes get you back on track. You might find your answer in Help and Support (Start by clicking your Start button in the lower left corner). And there’s always Microsoft support or a Google search, if you can figure out the right search terms. Tutorial videos are another good way to find answers and learn new computer tips and tricks.
TeachParentsTech.org is a Google site with many short videos for basic issues like how to copy and paste, change your homepage and attach a file to an email.
CommonCraft.com has many computer and Internet related videos that are very informative and entertaining.
Here’s a Common Craft video on The World Wide Web in Plain English . . .
And remember to stay safe online.
Where do you find answers to your computer questions?
It can seem so innocent. Your Facebook friend has posted a fun quiz on your wall. You just need to answer some questions about yourself and ask your other friends to do the same. How can this hurt you? It’s just your middle name, best friend’s name, favorite color, birthday and your pet’s name. Information to help your social media friends get to know you better. But, isn’t that the kind of security questions your financial sites use? If you forget your password there, what is the security question you need to answer to get into your account? If it’s your best friend’s name (or one of the others from the quiz), you just gave a hacker the info they need to clean out your account.
There are SO many reasons to quit smoking … And NO good reasons to continue. I ran across this video on Doctor Oz’s website that illustrates what happens in your lungs when you breathe in cigarette smoke . . .
I grew up in an entrepreneurial family. As newlyweds, my parents owned a mom and pop grocery store. Then, dad and 3 partners started a hydraulics manufacturing factory. When dad decided that a southern climate with less pollution would be better for our health, my parents bought a 50 unit motel along US 1 in Miami, Florida. By then, dad was also learning how to invest in the stock market.
