Introduction In recent years, as a computer support consultant, I’ve occasionally had people tell me about a paid support program offered by Microsoft. For a certain fee, a person from Microsoft will remotely access their computer and fix problems. Most of these turn out to be scams. Someone recently told me they were charged over… Continue reading Advanced Tech Support Computer Service Remote Assistance Scam Fraud 800-978-4501 or 212-021-6652
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AIRO Wristband Automatically Tracks Sleep, Exercise, Stress, and Food Consumption Using a Spectrometer
Summary The AIRO Wristband promises to be the most advanced activity and wellness monitoring system ever, with the ability to analyze your pulse and blood spectrographic details. Video Introduction Exercise Most activity bracelets or pedometers just track movement. They don’t know the difference between lifting a bag of chips or weight lifting. Similarly, movement tracking… Continue reading AIRO Wristband Automatically Tracks Sleep, Exercise, Stress, and Food Consumption Using a Spectrometer
Windows Computer Setup and Configuration Tasks Checklist
Summary. When a computer is purchased new from the store, or if one is being rebuilt by having Windows reinstalled, there are some standard tasks that generally get performed. Time and Cost Required. This process takes about 3 hours of time cumulatively (of actual hands-on), but could span over several days if a person is… Continue reading Windows Computer Setup and Configuration Tasks Checklist
Installation of Audacity and the LAME MP3 Encoding Utility
Summary Audacity is an excellent program for recording and editing audio. With the companion LAME MP3 encoding utility, it’s possible to export recordings and save them in the popular MP3 format. Short Easy Installation Instructions Those new to Audacity may be confused by the download and installation process, so these instructions should be of help.… Continue reading Installation of Audacity and the LAME MP3 Encoding Utility
iPhone 5S 120 FPS Slow Motion HD 1920×1080 Video of Water Fountains
iPhone 5S 120 FPS Slow Motion Video of Water Fountains. Recorded in Iowa City and Saint Louis. At 12.5% of original recorded speed. Music soundtrack by Greg Johnson, ResourcesForLife.com/g
Apple iPad Mac Pro Mavericks Launch October 22 Event Announcement Live Streaming Blog Feed Video
Summary The Apple Special event scheduled for October 22 is anticipated to be a launch announcement of the new iPad Mini tablets. Other products possibly released at that time could be OS X Mavericks and the new Mac Pro. Articles These are some articles leading up to the event. AllThingsD.com – “Apple Will Hold Fall iPad Event… Continue reading Apple iPad Mac Pro Mavericks Launch October 22 Event Announcement Live Streaming Blog Feed Video
Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 – Lync 14.0.6 Critical Update Failing to install on Apple Mac Computers
Summary If you’re an Apple computer user, with Microsoft Office 2011, when your Microsoft AutoUpdate runs, you’ll be notified that a critical update is available for Lync to go from the 14.0.5 version to the 14.0.6 version. However, the update will not install and you’ll return to AutoUpdate to find the update still pending. Click… Continue reading Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 – Lync 14.0.6 Critical Update Failing to install on Apple Mac Computers
BusyCal Calendar Software for Synchronization Across Multiple Accounts and Systems: Google, Apple, Exchange
BusyCal has the ability to view and manage multiple calendars across multiple accounts and systems such as Google Calendar, Apple iCloud Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook Exchange. One of the biggest advantages of BusyCal is that it lets you move all calendar entries from one system to another. For example, if you decide to migrate from… Continue reading BusyCal Calendar Software for Synchronization Across Multiple Accounts and Systems: Google, Apple, Exchange
Tools for Technology Repair – MacBook Memory Upgrade or Drive Replacement
Introduction Apple’s older MacBook designs had a removable battery. This provided easy access for battery replacement, or installing a secondary battery for extended mobile computing times. It also provided easy access to memory and the hard drive, empowering end users with the ability to do their own system upgrades and repairs. Of course, a user serviceable… Continue reading Tools for Technology Repair – MacBook Memory Upgrade or Drive Replacement
Help Desk and Customer Service Solutions Compared – SCSM, Zendesk, and More
Summary. Those seeking a customer service or support system should seriously consider Zendesk or a similar web-based solution. By comparison, products like Microsoft System Center Service Manager (SCSM) are clumsy, bloated, costly, complicated, and require a proprietary software program that only runs on Windows computers. What to Look For. A quality help-desk and customer support… Continue reading Help Desk and Customer Service Solutions Compared – SCSM, Zendesk, and More
iPhone 5s Slow Motion Video 120fps HD 1920×1080 Sample
This is a slow motion video sample recorded with the iPhone 5s in 120fps HD 1920×1080.
How College Students Can Maintain Privacy and Security Online
From a college campus to the professional marketplace, sustaining online privacy and covering digital tracks can be difficult to achieve and maintain. The Pew Research Center discovered 59 percent of those surveyed feel it’s impossible to maintain online anonymity. Yet, 86 percent said they try to keep a low profile with the help of tips… Continue reading How College Students Can Maintain Privacy and Security Online