Making Google Chrome Work for You!
December 6, 2011
We know a lot of our readers use Google Chrome as their daily browser. Since it is also our favorite, we thought it would be relevant to post some ways to make Chrome work better for you! We scoured the web and came up with these cool keyboard shortcuts!
Page Navigation Shortcuts
- Space Bar – Page down one full screen at a time
- Page Down — Page down one full screen at a time
- Down Arrow – Scroll Down
- Shift + Space Bar – Page up one full screen at a time
- Page Up — Page up one full screen at a time
- Up Arrow – Scroll Up
- Home – Go to the top of the webpage
- End – Go to the bottom of the webpage
Browser Window Shortcuts
- Ctrl + N – Open a new window
- Ctrl + Shift + N – Open a new window in incognito mode (Pages viewed in incognito mode won’t show in browser history or search history. They also won’t leave cookies or other traces)
- Alt + F4 – Close the current window
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Stop! You Have Been Warned.
November 28, 2011
Have you ever been blissfully surfing the web, when you click on an interesting link and all heck breaks loose? Depending on what anti-virus/malware software you are using, alarms go off and instead of your link loading, a big read stop sign shows up with the ominous message that reads to effect of “All who enter here are lost!” or less dramatically… “This site is known to contain malware or viruses which could harm your computer. It is recommended that you do not proceed.”. Seen that before? How many times have you ignored it and proceeded anyway? Be honest. Later did you notice weird things happening, like unexpected pop-ups, or new toolbars, or your computer running funny? Yep. Its just like running a stop light. Bad things can happen.
Upgrades 101: Hard Drives
November 7, 2011
Per Wikipedia -
“A hard disk drive (HDD; also hard drive or hard disk)[2] is a non-volatile, random access digital magnetic data storage device. It features rotating rigid platters on a motor-driven spindle within a protective enclosure. Data is magnetically read from and written to the platter by read/write heads that float on a film of air above the platters. Introduced by IBM in 1956, hard disk drives have decreased in cost and physical size over the years while dramatically increasing in capacity.”
When it comes to PC/Mac hard drives (HDs), they mainly come in two connection types: the older standard IDE (Intergrated Drive Electronics) , and the current standard SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment). You typically find older systems use the IDE type connector.
PC Hygiene: Keep It Clean!
October 24, 2011
Another aspect of computer maintenance most people don’t consider is cleanliness. Yes, your PC or Mac needs to periodically be cleaned. Now I don’t mean with soap and water! Usually a microfiber towel will suffice to remove dust, crumbs, and miscellaneous from the computers surface. You can use “canned air” for cleaning your keyboard and getting into other nooks and crannies. That’s the easy part. Whats more difficult, and ultimately more important, is cleaning the inside of the computer. That area is a perfect environment for accumulating dust. Months and even years of dust build up can cause your system to overheat and operate erratically. It can even cause damage to circuits! Below is an example of a computer in need of a good cleaning: Read the rest of this entry »
All AC Adapters are NOT Created Equal…
October 13, 2011
One of the most confusing aspects of mobile computing for most people is the AC adapter. Why is this confusing you ask? Don’t you just plug it in and go? Well, its not actually quite that simple.
The AC adapter is what is what gives a charge to your battery, to power your laptop. It can also bypass your battery and directly power your device. Most adapters are comprised of two components. The power adapter and the power cord. The power cord is what plugs into the wall, then into the power adapter. The power adapter then converts the incoming electricity into the correct voltage/amperage for your device. Read the rest of this entry »
Online Safety – Keeping Kids Safe
October 5, 2011
With todays world becoming increasingly internet oriented, online safety is more of a concern than ever. The internet is full of predators, from pedophiles, to scammers and identity thieves, to cyber bullies.
This dosent mean that your children should avoid the internet, it just means that you should be aware of the pitfalls and know how to protect them. Read the rest of this entry »
Info You Should Know : Apple MacBook
September 29, 2011
Have a MacBook purchased between Oct 2009 and April 2011? Well if you have any issues with the bottom of the case, specifically where the rubber on the bottom of the case separates from the bottom cover, Apple will replace the bottom cover FREE of charge! You will, of course, need to provide your serial number. You can make arrangements with your local Apple Store Genius or your authorized Apple Repair Center.
You can also have the part shipped directly to you, if you are comfortable doing the install yourself. Alternatively you can order the part and have Geek Easy do the install for you! The repair kit, which includes the new case bottom, screws, phillips screw driver, and instructions, can be ordered below:
https://supportform.apple.com/201105
For more information, click here –> http://geek-easy.com/contact-us/
420 N. Church St. STE 1
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269)548-TECH (8324)
info@geek-easy.com
Buying a Computer: First Timers
September 21, 2011
Buying a computer for the first time can be an intimidating process especially if you don’t really know what you need. The biggest mistake you can make is shopping for a computer by price alone. Obviously, unless you are independently wealthy, cost is definitely going to figure into the choice. But choosing a PC solely based on price practically guarantees that you ultimately will be dissatisfied with the system. The following steps are a good guide to choosing a new computer. Read the rest of this entry »
The “Cloud”…What is it?
September 12, 2011
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility(like the electricity grid) over a network (typically the Internet). – Wikipedia
Cloud computing is the “hot new thing” on the Internet. Everybody is talking about it. Trouble is, everyone has their own definition of what it is! Read the rest of this entry »
Upgrades 101: Fans vs Water Cooling…
September 2, 2011
There’s a bit of a debate going on right now in the “upgrade world” as to which is better: multiple fans or water cooling?
Well the answer is… it depends. It depends on what type of system you have and what you mostly use it for. It also depends on how much room you have inside your case.
