Nov 20 2008
I was never taught how to study. Furthermore, I was never taught how to take exams. I’ve listed below ten links that will either start you on the road to better studying or improve the skills you are already using. Either way you should end up with a bit more time to do fun things!
Nov 19 2008
Small but mighty is a Gmail find that can save you a lot of time. From anywhere in Gmail, click on the “?” and a screen will pop up showing you all of the keyboard shortcuts available when in Gmail!To turn on the keyboard shortcuts, when logged into your Gmail account, click on the Settings tab at the top right. On the General tab, several items from the top, you will see Keyboard shortcuts with buttons to turn on or off the shortcuts.Here is a link to the Gmail shortcuts page so you can print a copy.
Nov 18 2008
When can the cancelled checks and tax returns be shredded? Yes, shredded. To protect yourself from identity fraud, do not put any financial documentation in the trash or the recycling. When in doubt, Continue Reading »
Nov 17 2008
I’m often asked “Why do I have to close each message and return to the list to read mesages? I want to read through open messages in Gmail. There is a shortcut which allows you to move through open messages. Open the first message, to archive the current message and move to the next message, click on the left bracket “[” key. The next message will be open. You are not returned to the list of messages.
Before archiving, use the other keyboard shortcuts to mark the message. Just press “S” to mark the message with a ’star’ if you still need to take action or follow-up later. This is the same as ‘flagging’ a message in Outlook or other email applications.
Nov 16 2008
Before you call tech support:
If you’re calling technical support for help, there are 14 basic items of information you need to know or do before you call. I suggest writing down the first four items now while everything is working. The remaining items can be listed for the immediate issue.
Nov 15 2008
Get help at these links for TiVo setup that has gone awry. While the basic setup may be simple, most users have additional equipment to connect. Others simply want to be able to do more than just record the show. Below are five places to get the help you need.
TiVo Wiring Guide at ElectroPhobia has almost every imaginable configuration and, yes, there is an easy to understand diagram for each and every one of them.
Nov 14 2008
Here’s a homework manager for students with a Mac. It’s called SchoolHouse 2, tracks everything for you and is free. Trackable are your reading, projects, papers, and grades (which can be calculated). As the site puts it, this way you’ll have no surprises at the end of the quarter/semester. You can look at everything due a week from Friday or every due date for a particular class.
I’ll be searching for a similar application for PC users. Stay tuned.
Please be sure you’re backing up your hard drive or printing out the information daily. The only thing worse than dogs eating homework is the fact that hard drives crash!
