Troubleshooting Your Computer – Basic Steps
If you are having computer problems, a few simple steps may find and solve the problem before having to call someone. If it doesn't solve it then at least you can describe what you tried to your support person. Here are several common situations that can occur with your computer. Computer will not power up. Is the power cable for the computer plugged in tightly to the powerstrip or wall socket? Is the other end…
Checklists in Evernote
Checklists provide a way to bring order to a confusing collection of tasks we may have. There are many different todo list managers available, but many people prefer to try and keep these lists in the same system as they collect their data. Evernote is a frequently used system and with the addition of the checklist feature many people are now using it for their lists. From Evernote’s own instructions here is how to create…
File Sync vs Backup Services
There are many cloud-based services now offering to store your files in the cloud. Some are file sync services and some are cloud-based. What is the difference and why is it important that you know the differences. Some examples of file sync services include Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. These services allow you to store your files in the cloud as well as syncing them to your various computers and devices. For example, this…