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| Tip of the Week: Tell Google you want Synonyms |
Google is the best search engine on the Internet because it is good at generating relevant search results. But Google is very literal unless you give it instructions to be more liberal with its search results. If you want to get broader search results that include variations of a certain word, use this tip:
put a tilde (~) before any word for which you want Google to include its synonym!
| Headwhack of the Week: I want that FONT! |
Ever see a really cool font that you would love to have available in Microsoft Word? Did you know that you can add fonts to Windows or the Mac OS that can then be used in any program that allows formatting changes?
You can find new fonts for your Windows or MacOS based system at sites such as Dafont.com or 1001freefonts.com and you can get step-by-step directions for adding fonts to your Windows based system here or Mac OS based system here!
| Geek Speak of the Week: GoogleGanger |
Another individual with the same name as you whose records and/or stories are mixed in with your own when you Google yourself (a.k.a. ego surfing).
| Security: Beware Excel attachments in e-mail |
Microsoft issued a security advisory late Tuesday that malicious attackers are targeting versions of its Excel spreadsheet program with vulnerabilities. Get the scoop on which versions are at risk and how common this threat is here!
| News: WhatTheyPlay.com gives parents the scoop on video games |
Let's face it, kids can spend hours talking to each other about the latest gadget or video game, and it is a challenge for parents to catch up. Most video game reviews discuss a game from the player's point of view without giving parents the details they need to judge whether a particular game is appropriate for their child. A new website is standing by to help parents navigate the world of video games!
| News: Don’t dawdle on Microsoft latest batch of patches |
If you’re like most folks you are taking your time installing Microsoft’s latest round of security patches. However, you may want to get your rear end in gear!
| News: Video of the new MacBook Air notebook computer |
This years Mac World announcement wasn't as significant as last years launch of the iPhone, but as usual, Steve Jobs had something new to introduce: the MacBook Air (see the video here from Wired.com).
| Opinion: Welcome to the Product Review Revolution |
Lance Ulanoff of PCMag.com poses this reality: Everything we buy, visit, or consume faces scrutiny, not only by professional reviewers, but by millions of consumers.
| Weekly Advice Column: Is it Vista time yet? |
Janice wanted to know: Is it time to consider Windows Vista now or should I just stick with Windows XP? Vista has been out for a while, so should you consider switching?
| This Week's Show: The Best of the Consumer Electronics Show |
The folks up in Redmond, WA (Microsoft) are touting that they have sold over 100 million copies of Windows Vista. Now that it has been on the market for a year, what is the reality of the situation?
Is Vista ready for primetime? Is Vista ready for the business environment? Is it time to consider migrating to Vista for your situation?
Listen in as we take your calls about your experiences as well as discuss the various things to consider if you are thinking about migrating to Windows Vista.
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