Category Archives: Computers and Internet

I feel the need for Speed

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Gandalfe

Just cleaning out my photo collection on my desktop and I discovered an interesting trend in Internet speed; things are getting very fast around here.                     2006                                                             2008   Here is where I am today. We upped our ISP package … Continue reading →

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So much joy, so little time…

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Gandalfe

In preparation for a cruise to Cozumel Suzy and I purchased matching iPad IIs. I don’t think I would have decided this was the right thing to do except that my Dad was gifted one and I helped him learn … Continue reading →

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For Your Consideration: Time to Switch to Hotmail?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

Hotmail has come a long way in the last few years. I have accounts in so many services but my fav is Hotmail. For me, a guy that runs four musical groups from Big Bands to sax quartets, the calendar … Continue reading →

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Windows Live Essentials 2011 ~ Test Run

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Gandalfe

I’ve been a long time user of Windows Live Writer, suggesting it to family and friends and using it on a number of blog properties. So I saved my test of the new blog authoring environment for last Friday and … Continue reading →

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Spell Checker du Jour – ieSpell

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Gandalfe

My favorite spell checker for my Internet Explorer browser is called ieSpell and it’s available for free. I have installed it on all the computers I use. I use it on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and the forums; anyplace you have … Continue reading →

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The Windows Club: Ready-to-use Win7 shortcuts

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Gandalfe

Friend Ciprian has taken the pains to create 99 (oof!) ready-to-use Windows 7 desktop shortcuts ! Simply download them and place the one’s you want on your Windows 7 desktop. The collection of 99 shortcuts have been neatly classified  and … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s Free Anti-virus Offering

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Gandalfe

We all know folks who won’t spring for anti-virus and malware software. For these kind of friends and family point to this from the Washington Post today: “Microsoft‘s free new anti-virus product is earning decent marks in preliminary tests, putting … Continue reading →

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Hi, My Name is Kylie…

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Gandalfe

Some Friday goodness. Such a cutie and luv the “Reponkeysive”. Enjoy.

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Windows Live Calendar – Killer App for Bands?

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Gandalfe

I have started using the Windows Live Calendar to track my off work activities. I use Microsoft Exchange and Outlook at work. With recent improvements I’m now eager to recommend the Live Calendar. Here’s how mine looks for the next … Continue reading →

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Tips & Tricks: Windows Live Movie Maker

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Gandalfe

I have been using Windows Live Movie Maker for a while now. It was free and just works. You can see an example of the result here in the Uploads window. Every one of these 49 movies were made with … Continue reading →

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