http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php en dant@computerhousecalls.com Copyright 2010 2010-08-26T13:02:25+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/computer_magnifying_glass/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/computer_magnifying_glass/#When:12:02:25Z Have trouble seeing things on the screen? New Page 2 Do you have to squint to see something on your screen? In Windows 7, simply press the Windows key (lower left hand corner of keyboard) and press the (+) key to zoom in and the minus (-) key to zoom back out. 2010-08-26T12:02:25+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/did_you_restart/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/did_you_restart/#When:12:08:15Z This can clear up many issues. New Page 2 Computers like a rest and they also like to clear their minds. So if you are having problems with a program or with the computer itself, it may just need a good old fashioned restart. A lot of times this can fix many issues. If you’re still having problems, then feel free to call us. 2010-08-19T12:08:15+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/bored_with_your_background/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/bored_with_your_background/#When:12:10:08Z Great way to keep your background fresh. New Page 2 Don't be bored any longer with the same old background day in and day out. Windows 7 offers a feature that allows you to have a slideshow of different pictures as your background. Right click the desktop and start exploring your different options from there. 2010-08-12T12:10:08+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/microsoft_office_templates/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/microsoft_office_templates/#When:14:18:27Z Download free Office templates. New Page 2 Do you ever need to create a form, flyer, or presentation but don't know where to start? Instead of recreating the wheel, consider downloading free templates from Microsoft at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/. It will save you a TON of time! 2010-07-09T14:18:27+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/space_bar_in_internet_explorer/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/space_bar_in_internet_explorer/#When:14:36:03Z Use the space bar to scroll down. New Page 2 If you're reading a long article and don't want to reach for the mouse, just press the spacebar on the keyboard. This will make your browser scroll down one page size at a time. 2010-06-24T14:36:03+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/save_energy/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/save_energy/#When:12:35:29Z Turn your monitor off when not in use. Turning off your monitor when not in use is a good first step of being more green. When a monitor is turned off it does not use any power, unlike a computer that still uses some power when turned off. 2010-06-05T12:35:29+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/stuck_keys/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/stuck_keys/#When:12:52:42Z Get your keyboard working again. When a key gets stuck on your laptop keyboard it can often be cleared with a can of air. Blowing air in between the keys on your keyboard can remove particles that are causing keys to not function properly. 2010-05-04T12:52:42+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/buying_a_new_pc1/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/buying_a_new_pc1/#When:11:35:20Z Things to know about getting a new PC. Listen to this week's Tips & Tricks segment as broadcasted on JQ99. When it comes to buying a computer there are many choices. You will want to make sure you select the right computer to meet your needs today and tomorrow. The most important question is what you will be using the computer for. This will have a big impact on which type of computer will be right for you. There are several ways to classify your computer usage. These include: General use Gaming Home office Business Home entertainment Power user Once we have an idea of what type of user you are we need to determine if you are looking for a laptop or desktop. There are a variety of classifications for laptops and desktops. Here are a few of the more common classifications: Laptops: Netbooks Ultra-portable Basic Desktop replacements Desktops: Small form factor All-in-ones Mid-tower Full size tower Entertainment We then get more into the other options of the computer. This includes: Processor Memory Video card Hard drive storage Optical drives Monitor Buying a new computer can be overwhelming. A Computer House Calls technology specialist can spend one-on-one time to go through a series of questions to ask about your specific needs. We can then order the right computer that meets your requirements. 2010-04-26T11:35:20+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/cyber_safety_for_kids1/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/cyber_safety_for_kids1/#When:10:47:21Z How to keep the kids safe online. Listen to this week's Tips & Tricks segment as broadcasted on JQ99. The Internet is the "digital playground" for today's youth. While this playground has many great benefits, there are some risks too. We've have some great resources to help parents keep their kids safe online. How to Reduce Online Risks article. 15 Tips for Online Parents 15 Tips for Online Kids OnlineFamily.Norton is a fairly new service for online safety. eBlaster is a great monitoring and recording software program. NetSmartz.org is loaded with tips for both parents and kids. 2010-04-21T10:47:21+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/network_storage/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/network_storage/#When:10:52:02Z Where do I store all my files? Listen to this week's Tips & Tricks segment as broadcasted on JQ99. How many computers do you have at home? Do you have music, videos, and other files spread among your computers? Would you like to be able to share your files with other computers at home? How about being able to access your files even when you are not home? A NAS device will help you accomplish all of this and more. NAS stands for network attached storage and is simply a big hard drive that can be shared on your network. Depending on the size of the NAS and feature set you are looking for, a NAS device is more affordable than one might think. Give us a call to discuss setting up a NAS for you today. 2010-04-12T10:52:02+00:00