Ron Pritchard Computer Support

Here’s a handy program that helps you keep all the software on your computer up to date. It’s easy to use and their site even has a nice video tutorial.

Secunia Personal Software Inspector

Here’s a great site that helps parents understand what their kids do online. It explains these online activities, some of the challenges involved and even offers safety tips. I like their common sense approach … there are no secret short-cuts to understanding and protecting your kids online … be involved and be aware.

Be Web Aware

… and these days, getting something(useful) for ‘free,’ is a rarity. Not only is the Irfanview image-editing program free, but it includes features we would normally expect to pay for. Irfanview will re-size, re-name, convert and/or add watermarks to your images, amongst many other tasks, and the bonus is….it will do so as a batch process. Making changes to a folder full of images all at once, instead of individually, saves so much time!

Irfanview website

Installation instructions

If you’re not already using Facebook there’s a good chance you’re considering it…or at the very least, you’re curious as to what the hoopla is all about. Here’s a beginners guide to Facebook.

What exactly is Facebook ?
A beginner’s guide to using Facebook
Facebook safety
Facebook privacy tips

A very good article over at Lifehacker with directions on how to safeguard your privacy when sharing a computer.
Link to article

New apps for Canuck fans that will help you stay connected through the Stanley cup final.
Canuck apps

I’m currently doing a site makeover. As you may notice, it is a work in progress. Your patience is appreciated as I iron out the bugs and bring things up to date. As usual, your suggestions are welcomed.