Category Archives: efficiency

The new Vista Start button has a great search tool built right in.  Now you can press the Windows key and type the first couple of letters of the program or document you want to open.  Vista does more than show the … Continue reading →

Another common problem I see slowing computers down is spyware. Spyware is the name given to programs that have found their way into your computer via back-channel methods.  You can get spyware from an installation of a regular piece of … Continue reading →

There is no way to avoid junk mail.  The UF email servers get several hundred thousand email messages each day, and the percentage of non-junk mail is approaching single digits.  Right now, we are at 90% junk mail and that … Continue reading →

I see a lot of computer problems. Everyone in the neighborhood brings every problem to my door. There is nothing worse than something that can be prevented for free. I’m talking about a computer infected with a virus. There are … Continue reading →

Whenever I look at large graphics within a browser, I do it full screen.  Open your browser and press F11.  It works in IE or Firefox. I find this feature especially useful when looking at maps.  It adds about 10% … Continue reading →