On 19 July 2017, Al Gore warned against accusing Donald Trump Jr. of treason prior to an investigation into the matter. However, some are calling for the arrest and prosecution of Donald Trump Jr., who is said to have willfully engaged in a treasonous act against our country by colluding with the Russians in an attempt… Continue reading Reflections on The Donald Trump Jr. Treason and Russian Collusion Story
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Apple Watch Missing From Consumer Reports Fitness Tracker Study
Consumer Reports reviewed over 20 fitness trackers in their August 2017 magazine. [view] Surprisingly, the Apple Watch is not included in their comparison chart. It’s only given an honorable mention under a heading “Is a Smartphone or Smartwatch a Good Enough Tracker?” In fact, were the Apple Watch included in the comparison, based on the… Continue reading Apple Watch Missing From Consumer Reports Fitness Tracker Study
Enabling Updates for other Microsoft Products in Windows 7
Microsoft Windows is normally set to install updates automatically. However, on most computers those updates don’t include some important updates for other Microsoft components or third-party drivers. The following instructions describe how to enable all available updates. STEP 1 Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. STEP 2 Click on the… Continue reading Enabling Updates for other Microsoft Products in Windows 7
Screen Capture Software – Jing, Screenflow, Camtasia Studio, iShowU, Snagit
Introduction There are several good screen capturing programs with varying degrees of sophistication. Some are optimized for creating instructional videos. Others are more simplistic. Here’s a short list with links to more details. Other than QuickTime, the following products are available for Apple or Windows users. QuickTime and iMovie (Free) For Apple users, using QuickTime… Continue reading Screen Capture Software – Jing, Screenflow, Camtasia Studio, iShowU, Snagit
ResourcesForLife.com News 201706
ResourcesForLife.com – News 201706 | 30 June 2017 | Friday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Welcome to my monthly newsletter. Personal Update My Personal Update for June is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my page and also visit my AboutGregJohnson.com website. Articles Since last month’s newsletter, during the month… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201706
Global Cyber Attacks are Growing in Scope, Impact, and Frequency – Here’s what you can do to stay safe.
Introduction Numerous ongoing phishing schemes, phone scams, account breaches, and hacking campaigns are resulting in substantial losses and disruption around the world. This barrage of attacks leaves most people feeling vulnerable and ill-equipped to protect themselves. Here’s a sampling of news headlines from yesterday and this morning: “Cyberattack Hits Ukraine Then Spreads Internationally,” The New… Continue reading Global Cyber Attacks are Growing in Scope, Impact, and Frequency – Here’s what you can do to stay safe.
No, Your Windows 10 Computer is Not Up-To-Date
Background One of the most important things you can do to keep your computer secure and running smoothly is to manually check to make sure you have the latest Windows Updates. Although the updates are typically set to install automatically, sometimes they don’t. For example, if the computer is turned off when not in use,… Continue reading No, Your Windows 10 Computer is Not Up-To-Date
Determining Technology Consulting Hourly Rates
Factors that Determine Hourly Rates Technology services are commonly billed by the hour. Rates typically range from $60 per hour to $200 per hour depending on the market and the work being done. Auto insurance companies try to calculate fair premiums that are reflective of anticipated group claims. In other words, when you are bunched… Continue reading Determining Technology Consulting Hourly Rates
Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Not Responding Due to Malwarebytes Conflict Issue
Summary – Issue Resolved An issue had been identified between Malwarebytes antivirus software and Microsoft Office 365 (Office 2016) software that results in programs going into a “Not Responding” state, crashing, or needing to be forced to close. This behavior was not consistent, but intermittent, and seemed to be impacting those using Windows 10 and the… Continue reading Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Not Responding Due to Malwarebytes Conflict Issue
Kent Park Lake Renovation Part of State-Wide Plan for Cleaner Water
In 2014 a $96 million dollar 10-year plan was established to renovate dozens of Iowa lakes in order to provide cleaner water for the state and safer recreational use. “The project will clean out chemicals released by blue and green algae. The algae are bacteria that form when there are extra nutrients in the water… Continue reading Kent Park Lake Renovation Part of State-Wide Plan for Cleaner Water
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ResourcesForLife.com – News 201705 | 30 May 2017 | Tuesday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Welcome to the May newsletter. Personal Update My Personal Update for May is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my page and also visit my AboutGregJohnson.com website. Articles Since last month’s newsletter, during the month of May, I’ve… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201705
How to completely backup and restore your Facebook account.
In these two videos, you’ll learn how to completely backup and restore your Facebook account — even to another user account — using Acronis software. This is important in case your account gets hacked, suspended, or content is mistakenly deleted. For those wanting to shut down their Facebook presence, it provides a way to keep… Continue reading How to completely backup and restore your Facebook account.