What's New at Senior Computer Help.com

Aug 22, Windows 7 Start Menu

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:37:23 GMT

How to use the Windows 7 Start Menu effectively, and how to customize it for the way you work, including finding documents.

Aug 12, Watch for It!

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:28:56 GMT

Soon there will be a new page-top tab, for my new (real) BLog "Things I Find Interesting". I hope you will enjoy it, so please Comment.

Aug 9, Special Tips and Shortcuts

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:30:05 GMT

A Bonus page of computer tips and shortcuts to use.

Jul 26, Electronics Recycling

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:17:54 GMT

Here are some resources for getting rid of your old electronics

Jul 23, How to Download

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:14:20 GMT

Everything you need to know about downloading files; the why, why not and how to.

Jul 22, Favorites

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:51:42 GMT

How to mark a favorite or bookmark, depending on what browser you use

Jul 21, Your Body

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:09:25 GMT

Using a computer affects your body in many places. Learn how it changes your brain, and your posture. There are many products that can help your comfort and ability to use your computer.

Jul 21, How to Sit at the Computer

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:26:24 GMT

Protect your body from damage by learning how to sit correctly, with your chair and keyboard in proper positions.

Jul 18, Buying a Computer

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:22:13 GMT

When buying a computer, new or used, you want it to be the right choice for you.. Learn how to choose.

Jul 3, Computer Maintenance

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:51:28 GMT

Computer Maintenance needs a routine to help protect against viruses, Trojans, and Registry corruption.

May 24, Fun

Mon, 24 May 2010 21:26:28 GMT

There are so many ways to find fun on the computer(besides games), that these suggestions are just a start.

May 20, Comment

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:33:28 GMT

Comment form and a short Bio about Rosemary Gabel, and her business, PC Tutor of Santa Maria

Mar 6, Working In The CLoud

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:52:40 GMT

This year has seen more and more offerings of services "in the cloud". Does that sound a little, (or a lot) strange to you.? It is one more evolutionary change in the way we do things with computers. Simplest explanation is: Instead of storing a file or document on your own computer, it is saved "in the cloud", in cyberspace.. (or in reality) on some other company's servers elsewhere. It is a web-based service. The advantages of this are If your computer crashes, all is not lost. Your most valuables file are safely protected elsewhere. That's important. You can reach your document from any computer (or phone) with a web browser. That can be important. If you need to collaborate with someone else, they can see the shared document as well, from their browser. General fact is: You usually have to pay for your storage monthly. Plans start at about $5/mo, and vary by space requirements. This is easy for you to try out.. Google Docs is free. Just go to www.docs.google.com. You have a limit of 1024 MB for simple storage, (so it won't hold all your photos) and an unlimited amount for formatted "Google Docs" which can be worked on by several people in different places. Picasa.com and Flickr.com are ones where you can store your photos, to share online (or not).. There are others, like Photobucket.com. Storing your treasured family photos onlline is a great idea. Never know when there's going to be a fire, and it's nice to be able to share them with family members you don't see often.

Feb 21, Editing Digital Photos

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:59:53 GMT

Learn to edit your diigital photos to have the right size for email, crop them to look better, and adjust the light when you really didn't take that great of a picture!

Feb 21, Questions and Answers

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:44:25 GMT

Questions submitted by our readers and the answers that I have given with links to other helpful websites.

Jan 12, Check out the "Desktop" page...

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:25:40 GMT

This will be a familiar page to some, but I've added some important information at the bottom about User Accounts..

Jan 12, Customizing Your Desktop

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:22:36 GMT

How to arrange your Desktop to look and work the way

Jan 4, New in 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:04:47 GMT
Finally something really "Smart" is coming to the market.. and I want to tell you all about it... as soon as I get the facts myself.

I'm excited about this because its PERFECT for couch potato like me.. and it's exactly the answer for a LOT of Seniors, who want to use the Internet for knowing what's going on, keeping in touch with friends and family, and reading an occasional book as well.

My impression is that the new "Smart Books" will fill a need for a convenient, lightweight, inexpensive Web Reader!
Also classified as a "tablet", it has no hinged lid like a laptop, but just the 10-11" screen in an attractive colored frame, with touch screen technology.

Most important, they'll be cheaper than the present E-readers and do more! Expected to be in a $200 price range, (considered affordable in the computer world) 3G mobile broadband gives instant Web connectivity anywhere, but you can expect to have to pay monthly "data" fees for that. Gee, the included GPS system would cost that!

It's interesting to me that although designed for the young, hip, always-on-the-go but tethered to an iPhone kind of crowd.. this sounds like a great idea for a very un-mobile, or even house-bound crowd who need easy accessible technology. If you use a computer for just Internet browsing, and email, this could be the way to go. Yes, it will have internal storage memory.

Downside?? I'm wondering how it will be upgraded for the inevitable 4G networking, and how that precious screen will be protected. I'm sure the engineers have worked on that already..

So what's the difference between these and "net books"? Same size, no lid.. this uses mobile phone apps but it's not a phone... Guess we'll find out when it finally appears for sale. Won't be long now.....

Dec 30, New Year's Goals

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:37:56 GMT
A short page of plans for the new year.

Dec 5, How Can I get away from email spam trash?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:58:26 GMT
Some answers about eliminating obscene trash emails

Dec 5, How to make a website

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:57:40 GMT
Some answers about making a website

Dec 5, What's the Best Laptop for a Senior in a Residence Home?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:56:50 GMT
Several recommendations for buying a computer for a SEnior living in a Residence Home

Dec 4, Advertising Disclosure

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:16:34 GMT
This is an advertising disclosure as required by the FTC.

Nov 10, Accessibility Aids

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:28:19 GMT
Information about accessibility aids, for those with physical disabilities including links ro organizations, resources and product pages

Nov 6, Windows-7

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:07:29 GMT
Information you

Oct 19, Vital information to Ensure your Online Financial Safety

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:13:40 GMT
Vital information to ensure your financial safety while shopping, banking, or selling online.

Oct 5, Some ways to have more FUN in your life!

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:32:33 GMT
Be sure to include some fun in your life. There are so many ways to have fun with your computer, so this is an introduction to some ideas.

Oct 5, Background behind the Internet

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:32:31 GMT
An brief overview of the background history and basic terms of the Internet

Sep 22, Do you need some Extra INCOME?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:29:19 GMT
SBI has several different ways for you to make money, while you make a great website.

Sep 22, Exciting new research in Brain Health

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:29:18 GMT
Recent research in brain health confirms that we can actually create NEW brain cells as we age.

Sep 20, Windows Combination Keys Shortcuts

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:38:01 GMT
Using Windows combination keys is a fast way to accomplish routine windows tasks, such as Save Document, Undo a mistake, and Close the application.

Sep 19, More Information

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:59:47 GMT
Helpful websites where you can get more information.

Sep 19, How to use Web Search to find most Anything!

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:02:32 GMT
Learn how to find information or websites quickly.

Sep 19, Things that everyone should know about Email!

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:42:52 GMT
An explanation of email, email addresses, and Netiquette, with guidelines

Sep 19, How to Use your Internet Browsers

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:08:46 GMT
Explanation of what a browser is, how to use it and the choices available.

Sep 13, First

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:40:16 GMT
First, you need to know how to use the tools: the mouse, and what those extra keys on the keyboard can do.

Feb 11, PC Tutor of Santa Maria

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:17:22 GMT
A short Bio about Rosemary Gabel, and her business, PC Tutor of Santa Maria

Feb 11, To our Aussie friends...

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:39:45 GMT
Reading your accounts in the (WaterCooler) blog brings your tragedy much more into reality for us. The deaths of whole families is so inconceivable. May you find some comfort in the days ahead. Californians... take note! Cut down those lemon eucalyptus trees close to your homes. They're an even worse fire hazard that the pines.

Nov 24, Your Home Page

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:47:35 GMT
How to choose your Home Page and customize it