Posts tagged Personal computer
How to for parents
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"]My parents.[/caption]

Sometimes our parents need some basic help using the computer. Maybe like

 

  • COPY & PASTE
  • ADJUST THE TIME ON YOUR CLOCK
  • CHANGE YOUR DESKTOP BACKGROUND (MAC)
  • CHANGE YOUR WALLPAPER (PC)
  • MAKE TEXT BIGGER (OR SMALLER)
  • TAKE A SCREENSHOT
  • CHANGE YOUR SCREENSAVER (MAC)
  • CHANGE YOUR SCREENSAVER (PC)

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    or other things but do you have the patience to show them how? Usually not. We usually just tell them "here it's done".  If you are that person send them to www.teachparentstech.org. This site has basic free tutorials that you can send to your parents or just anybody who needs help. Even has an email template you just fill in.  There are no excuses.

    ComputerJuan ZepedaComputer wallpaper, Cut copy and paste, Desktop Customization, google, Parent, Personal computer, Technical support, World Wide WebComment
    Make a fake Computer Virus

    Window's users, know that you must have an Anti-Virus installed to protect you from Malware. But  have you ever seen your Anti-Virus pop-up and warn you that you are infected? If not, why not test it? No, I do not mean you should go out there and find Malware to purposely infect your computer. Test it with a fake Virus. NOTE* This is for fun purposes only and no, it is not a real virus. This is used to actually test Anti-Virus Software.

    Create an empty ".txt" file.

    1. Right click on your desktop >New> Text document

    or

    Start > Accessories > Notepad

    2.  Paste this code in the text file

      X5O!P%@AP[4PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

      3. Save it and you should get a pop up from your ant-Virus to do a clean up.

        That's it.   I tried this using Microsoft Security Essentials. It worked!  Below are some screenshots.

        Again this will not harm your computer.  Test at your own risk.

         

        Thanks to EICAR.

        Security, WebJuan ZepedaAnti-Virus, Detection and Removal Tools, Malicious Software, Malware, Microsoft Security Essentials, Personal computer, Security, Spyware, VirusesComment
        SUPER Meets All Your Needs

        I am confident in saying that at one point in our tech lives we would open a media file and it would not play whether it be on a personal computer or some kind of media player. There are many solutions out there but many are limited in some form and/or require some kind of monetary fee. I have tried several converters many were limited in conversion types and the best ones were free to try but were costly. BUT as always there is a free alternative!!

        SUPER by ERightsoft

        Provides all the neccessary to convert over 90% of files to a file of your choice. I have also made gif from videos with this software.

        Although what may prove to be an obstacle for you if your a regular pc user,  whom utilizes the computer for just web, e-mail, and basic media use. The reason is because I feel the interface is difficult to figure out for those first timers out there and non power users.

        The program WILL require some playing around with the options to get the best quality conversion possible. I say its definitely a must for those media users that like to share media through various file mediums for example convert a video that will play on iPod converted from and original format that is not supported by the iPod.

        SUPER ERight Softwebsite

        http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

        Customization, technology, WindowsJuan ZepedaApple, Iphone, ipod, itunes, Multimedia, Personal computer, Shareware Comments