Ron Pritchard Computer Support

Stumbling into the new year.

ronnie — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:54:10 +0000

Happy 2012 everyone. Why not start your new year by checking out some new and interesting websites. Stumble on over to StumbleUpon. Very quick and easy to join. It’s a great way to ~~kill~~ enjoy hours discovering random websites based on interests of your choice.

StumbleUpon

Working for the weekend …

ronnie — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:21:46 +0000

Ever do a little web surfing at work? Do you update your Facebook on company time? You might want to read this article on who may be watching while you ‘work’.

Watching you work, by Bob Rankin

Excuse me, have you met TED?

ronnie — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:36:00 +0000

If you’re interested in “ideas worth spreading” then take a look at the TED website. “Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world”.
TED

Beep beep beep beep …

ronnie — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:11:42 +0000

That’s the sound of me backing up … my data. All computer security plans should start with a good automated backup.

Heard about computer backups but not sure exactly what they entail? Simply put, a backup is a copy of your data…the following site explains the subject in depth.
Wikipedia Backups

There are various types of data backups…see the list here …
Backup Types

If you’re running Windows 7, you already have backup software. Microsoft has easy to follow instructions here …
Backup Windows 7

There are also many free backup programs available. This site lists a few and also has links to more backup information.
Backup Software

Most operating systems today include easy to configure backup software and considering the low cost of external storage, there’s no excuse for not having an automated backup in place.

Your tax dollars at work

ronnie — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:16:28 +0000

The Federal Government has launched a website to help educate you about online security. It gives information on cyber safety in general and has a good selection of articles explaining exactly what various threats are all about, and how to avoid them. If you’ve heard terms such as ‘phishing’ or ‘spyware’ but aren’t sure exactly what they mean, this site will help you understand.

getcybersafe.ca

Speaking of Google …

ronnie — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:38:37 +0000

With everything else Google has to offer, searching the World Wide Web is still what it does best. Google search results can be even more relevant if you use some of these tips.

Google… more than just your friendly search engine

ronnie — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:47:55 +0000

Even those few among us who don’t actually use the Internet have heard of Google, and likely have an idea of what the search engine does too. But even regular users are often unaware that Google offers much, much more. With a free Google account you can do online word processing, create spreadsheets, read books, organise your schedule and share it with others, download free software like Picasa or Chrome, and so much more. To see what you’ve been missing, go to Google and click the ‘more’ link.

Password change?

ronnie — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:23:55 +0000

We’ve all heard about the recent security breaches on a number of commercial websites, including Honda and Sony. Ever wonder if your data has been compromised in any of these attacks? Here’s a site where you can check to see if your email address has been exposed. It’s a reputable website and will not use your email for other purposes. If you have privacy concerns(which you should)… read their FAQ page. And remember, even if your email isn’t in their database, it is always a good idea to change your password(s) from time to time.

Should I Change My Password?

Firefox 5

ronnie — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:39:32 +0000

The latest edition of Firefox is now available. Click Help on your Menu Bar, then About Firefox. Click on the “Check For Updates” button. Here’s an article that gives five good reasons to use Firefox 5.

Five Good Reasons to Upgrade

Firefox 5 Download

Happy Father’s Day

ronnie — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:09:06 +0000

Stuck for gift ideas? Here’s a few quirky tech gadgets Dad might enjoy …

Quirky gadget ideas