Computer Training: October 2006

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

What is a BLOG?

The University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Education has a very brief definition.Blog - A web log: an on-line diary or frequently updated personal web page.

E-mail mistakes that make you look bad - How To: MSN Tech & Gadgets

This is designed for businesses but the email etiquette is a standard for all of us.

E-mail mistakes that make you look bad - How To: MSN Tech & Gadgets

Monday, October 30, 2006

Paint Shop Pro graphic tutorials

Paint Shop Pro graphic tutorials, learn Jasc Paint Shop Pro

This is for versions of PSP prior to the Corel merger.

Photoshop Elements User Resources - tutorials tips downloads info

Microsoft Picture It! Tips & Tutorials

A list of links with various 'how to' ideas working with Picture It! or MS Digital Image
Microsoft Picture It! Tips & Tutorials

Sunday, October 29, 2006

How PayPal Works - PayPal

How PayPal Works - PayPal

A safe, secure way to do much of your online shopping.

Federal Trade Commission: Your National Resource About ID Theft

Federal Trade Commission: Your National Resource About ID Theft
Deter-Detect-Defend
AVOID

Online Shopping: A Safety Checklist

Online Shopping: A Safety Checklist

Although this is a somewhat outdated article, much of the information still holds true.

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Brain Exercises

Brain Train - Challenge your mind. Stay relaxed and alert.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Internet suddenly slow?

Is Your Neighbor Scamming on Your Wi-Fi? : Tom Samiljan : Yahoo! Tech

Word online manual

Click the title above for an interactive online manual for using MS Word

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Encore -- Fall 2006

FALL - 2006.qxp

Clicking on the link above will open a PDF file of the Fall 2006 Encore Calendar. Clicking on the title will open it as HTML

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Aging People | Photoshop Lab

Aging People Photoshop Lab

Well, what can I say -- if we can't get all the wrinklesout we can add them on to everybody else. Thought it was kinda cute.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Microsoft will release the final version of Internet Explorer 7 (English) in October 2006. Internet Explorer 7 (IE7 ) provides significant enhancements in security and usability. Microsoft recommends that all genuine Windows customers install this upgrade. Shortly after it is released, Microsoft will distribute IE7 as a high-priority update through Automatic Updates to help consumers become more secure and up-to-date. However, to ensure that customers are prepared to upgrade, IE7 will not install without user consent.
Click on the title link above for an entertaining video about IE7 or click Here for a tour of the new features.