My computer keeps locking up and runs slow

Question: My computer keeps locking up and runs quite a bit slower than it used to. Programs like Internet Explorer and MS Office freeze when I try to open them. Is it time to buy a new computer? Answer: Before you go out and buy a new system, consider this: your computer’s hardware hasn’t changed (the processor, the memory, the…

How to set up your Linksys wireless home network

Here are the basic steps to personalize and secure your wireless home network. You don’t have to be technical to do this.

My Top 10: Home Office Essentials

This year my day job has allowed me to work 100% from my home office. I love being able to skip the 45 minute commute into Portland, and I’m able to be very productive without the interruptions of a typical corporate office. Here’s a list of things that have made my home office an awesome place to work – My…

How to Copy Pictures From a Galaxy Tab to a Windows 7 PC

The Galaxy Tab has a 3.2 megapixel camera on the back along with auto focus and flash. After you’ve taken pictures on a Galaxy Tab, you can easily transfer them to your computer using the USB cable that came with your tablet.

How to Add Zoom, Pan,and Tilt to your Videos

How to make your videos incredibly effective by adding zoom, pan, and tilt features that focus viewer’s attention and just plain look awesome.

How can I transfer my itunes songs and videos to my Blackberry Curve?

Blackberry curves let you play mp3 music just like an iPod, and you can transfer songs and videos from iTunes to your Blackberry using an SD Micro memory card and a USB card reader.

How to Completely Backup Your Data, Programs, and Operating System Files

I have a confession to make: I’ve never been very good at backing up my important system files (or any files in fact). I was one of those guys who literally never backed up their hard drives in over 10 years, until…

Why is my LG phone unable to send more than a couple photos at a time via email?

Question: My phone’s a NON-smart LG from AT&T, and I didn’t know it needed a memory card before I took a bunch of photos, so I’m forced to e-mail them to myself one at a time. Most of them go ok, but for some I get an “unable to send” message. If I wait until I’m sending the next batch,…

Linking to an Individual Twitter Post

I’m hooked on Twitter. It’s grown into much more than even it’s original charter ever dreamed, which was (quoted directly from their sign-in page): “Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?” Twitter has evolved into a place where…

Cell phone screen is broken – how do I transfer pictures?

You can still transfer pictures from your cell phone to your computer if the screen is broken, with a USB data cable and driver software to handle the transfer.

Transfer files wirelessly from one Mac to another using Airdrop

Macs have a built-in way of letting you transfer files from one Mac to another using Airdrop over a wireless network connection. According to Apple: “AirDrop lets you quickly send files, clippings, webpages, and more to anyone near you—wirelessly. AirDrop doesn’t require passwords, setup, or special settings. It makes sharing with neighbors as simple as dragging and dropping.” I tried…

Transfer purchased apps and music from your old iPhone to your new iPhone

So you’re a proud owner of a new iPhone, but you have a considerable investment in apps and music sitting on your old iPhone, and don’t know how to transfer them over to your new iPhone.