Effective Living > Technology > Resources Summary. There are a variety of resources available for securing and monitoring homes, offices, and other buildings. Here is a list: http://www.123securityproducts.com/ (vendor) http://www.2mcctv.com/ (vendor) http://www.adt.com/ (service provider with own brand-name products) http://www.adtselectvision.com/ (service provider with own brand-name products) http://www.alarmsystemsdist.com/ (vendor) http://www.amtel-security.com/ (manufacturer) http://www.boschsecurity.us/ (manufacturer) http://www.brinkshomesecurity.com/ (service provider with own brand-name products)… Continue reading Security, Surveillance, and Remote Automation Systems for Physical Property and Facilities
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Word Processors – Free Online
Need access to programs while traveling? There are a variety of online word processors to choose from. Here is a quick list: Buzzword Google Documents iNet Word ThinkFree
CD Drive Not Opening
Problem. On some computers, when the CD drive won’t open, there is no easy way to insert or remove a CD. This is particularly a problem on Apple computers that rely upon the keyboard key to open the CD drive. No button is accessible on the front of the drive to open it in the… Continue reading CD Drive Not Opening
Apple Mail, Deleted Account Still Shows as Send From Account
Problem Description: In Apple Mail, after deleting an account, it may still show up as the default Send From account when creating a new e-mail message. An error will be displayed stating, “Cannot Save…” because the account has been deleted. Problem Solution: The account that was removed or deleted may have been set as the… Continue reading Apple Mail, Deleted Account Still Shows as Send From Account
Hard Drive Dropped but Music Still Plays
Inquiry: My external hard drive fell to the floor while my computer was playing a music file from that drive. The music kept playing without skipping. Why is this? Response: Remember there is a cache in the computer’s memory, so even if the drive skips (or needs to be automatically parked when sensing too much… Continue reading Hard Drive Dropped but Music Still Plays
Computer Audio Noise on External Speakers
Sometimes a desktop or notebook computer can generate unwanted noise on the external speakers. This is typically described as a humming noise from the speakers. Most commonly this is caused when the speakers (like computer speakers) are powered by a transformer that introduces interference. Devices such as cell phones, or an iPhone, when placed close… Continue reading Computer Audio Noise on External Speakers
Peachtree Accounting Report Forms Missing
Problem Summary. By default, the Peachtree accounting software stores company data directories and custom report forms in the program directory with the other Peachtree program files. This could be a problem if the program directory is ever deleted or never backed up. If the program is reinstalled, particularly in a multi-user environment, the new shared… Continue reading Peachtree Accounting Report Forms Missing
Using the JVC Everio Video Camera with Apple iMovie ’06
Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iMovie 06 HD Summary. This document is to assist those doing their own video conversion. If you would like to have video conversion done for you, click here for a list of video conversion service providers. Analog Video Transfer Using a Video Converter. It is possible to play… Continue reading Using the JVC Everio Video Camera with Apple iMovie ’06
CourseBuilder Support for Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
Below are the steps for installing CourseBuilder support for Macromedia Dreamweaver 8. Download and install Extension Manager 1.7 found here: http://www.adobe.com/exchange/em_download/em17_download.html Download and install CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver 8 found here: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?event=extensionDetail&extid=1031968 If the CourseBuilder Extension is not available (the above link fails to open), it may be that support has been discontinued. Install the CourseBuilder… Continue reading CourseBuilder Support for Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
MyWeb Configuration with Dreamweaver 8 at the University of Iowa
Below are the settings for configuring Dreamweaver to work with MyWeb at the University of Iowa. FTP host: myweb.uiowa.edu Host directory: blank Login: iowa\hawkid Password: hawkidpassword
Unsubscribe Forwarded Newsletter Lists from Alias E-Mail Addresses
Problem. Many email newsletters offer an unsubscribe option that requires you reply with the word “unsubscribe” or “remove” in the subject line. This works as long as you are replying from the e-mail account that the message was addressed to. However, today, many people have e-mail forwarded from one account to another. For example, you… Continue reading Unsubscribe Forwarded Newsletter Lists from Alias E-Mail Addresses
Remove a Word Added to the Firefox User Dictionary on Apple Computers
Problem. A word was inadvertently added to the Firefox user dictionary while using an Apple computer. Solution. Follow these steps to correct the problem: Exit Firefox. On your computer hard drive, navigate to the Firefox profile folder located in Hard Drive > Users > Your User Name > Library > Application Support > Firefox >… Continue reading Remove a Word Added to the Firefox User Dictionary on Apple Computers