Vacation Replies Summer is almost here and I'm sure a lot of you will be leaving for your vacations soon! Perhaps you're going to be visiting your children or grandchildren or maybe you're just getting away for some well deserved alone time. Either way, you're probably not going to be at home sitting in front of your computer checking your e-mail everyday like you normally do. So, what do you do with... [read more]

Water Effect   Have you ever wanted to add a water effect to one of your images? Well, now you can and it's so easy! Once you get to the Web site, all you have to do is click on the Browse button, select the image you want to add the water effect to and then click on the Upload Now button. When the next page loads, you’ll see your image with the water effect enhancement instantly! You... [read more]

Q: I'm new to e-mail, so I was wondering if you have a list of common mistakes people make when they're e-mailing others. I want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly, so if you have any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated! A: Oooh, good question! First of all, I think it's great that you want to make sure you're doing everything right when you're e-mailing other people. It's amazing... [read more]

Fruit and Veggie Guru   I am a pretty picky eater to begin with, but when you add veggies to the mix, I get even pickier! I think as a child, the only vegetables I ate were corn, carrots and cucumbers. Now, I enjoy zucchini, summer squash, corn, carrots, spinach, peas, green beans and many more. On the other hand, I’ve always been a little more adventurous when it comes to fruit. That's probably... [read more]

Securely Using Public Computers I have written several articles in the past about ways you can protect your computer, but what if you're not using your own computer? What if you're using a public computer instead (at a library or hotel, for example?) Those computers may not be as secure as your home system and you need to take the proper steps to ensure your personal data stays safe. Here are five... [read more]

  What's In Your Mental Junk Drawer? Are you familiar with the computer term, GIGO? It means “garbage in, garbage out.” I learned this term from my computer science study. We say, “Why are you watching that junk? It’s pure GIGO.* You need to clean out your mental junk drawer.” We make such a valiant effort to eat healthfully and be positive, yet we allow our minds to be bombarded with an unending... [read more]

Stay Safe Online security is more important than ever! With identity theft running rampant and online predators and viruses everywhere, it's important to be an active participant in keeping you and your personal information safe. Here at Stay Safe, you can learn how to protect yourself and the ones you love. The interesting thing is, this Web site is broken down by age, so no matter what age... [read more]

Comodo I have mentioned before that having a good firewall is essential to computer security. I know some of you out there use the Windows firewall that comes along with your computer, but that may not always be the best choice. The Windows firewall does provide the minimum security needed to protect your files and system from unwanted access, but it also lacks many of the advanced features that are... [read more]

Time For a New Computer? Another reader asks:I have had my computer for quite some time now and my grandkids are always telling me I need to get a new one. They say mine is too slow and it just doesn't work right. As for me, I'm not convinced. Do you have any guidelines I can follow to see if I really should get a new one or not? Good question! Isn't it funny how everyone's views on the same exact... [read more]

Café Mom Café Mom is a Web site dedicated to bringing mothers and expectant mothers together! While anyone can use the site, to get the most use out of it, you’ll want to register. It's a simple process started by clicking on the green Join Now button. Fill out the form and click on the Sign Me Up button. You should get a confirmation e-mail almost instantly, as well as, a Welcome to Café Mom private... [read more]