Tech Tips

May 2009

Should You Power Down Your Mac?

by Barbara J. Feldman May 19, 2009

Is shutting off your Mac at the end of the day better than putting it to sleep? Although many Windows refugees prefer to power down, Gary Rosenzweig of MacMost explains that sleep is better in most situations because it uses very little power and makes for very speedy start ups.

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New Release of OpenOffice

by Barbara J. Feldman May 12, 2009

Tired of buying Microsoft Office for each computer you use? OpenOffice is an open-source (i.e. free) software suite for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. It stores all your data in file formats that are compatible with Microsoft Office, and works on many computer platforms including Windows, Mac and Unix. The newest release, OpenOffice 3.1 is [...]

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Facebook, Your Employer, and Old Photos

by Barbara J. Feldman May 11, 2009

Baby boomers, generation X, and the Millennials are all joining social networks like Facebook to reconnect with old friends, network, meet new people, and stay connected to their current friends. However, the generation gap has caused friction regarding what pictures are fair game to post on the network. Baby boomers assume that all of the [...]

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Protecting Your Privacy on Social Networks

by Barbara J. Feldman May 11, 2009

Social networks have become one of the principle modes of communication for the millennial youth. However, at the same time, older generations are signing on in order to catch up with old friends and to meet new people. Some do it just to keep track of their kids. No matter what the purpose is for [...]

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Facebook and Your Embarrassing Photos

by Barbara J. Feldman May 11, 2009

Social networks like Facebook have become very popular over that last couple of years. These networks allow people to connect with old friends, network, and communicate with current friends. One great feature is that a person can share pictures and videos with their friends simply by posting the pictures on their profile and identifying them [...]

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Keeping Your Child Safe Online by Spying

by Barbara J. Feldman May 11, 2009

Many children know more about the Internet than their parents do. They are easily able to navigate their way online and this can open up a whole new world for them. Children can make new friends, communicate with current friends, and play games. While this can be a great opportunity, the Internet can also be [...]

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