Category: How-To

Just a quick tip for today. I found my self fixing a problem earlier that required I logged out as a user and back in as an admin and back in as a user to test etc… Although the Windows 7 PC was attached to a domain, I didn’t want to log in with a… Continue reading How to Login Locally on Windows 7 without Specifying Hostname

I wrote a couple of weeks back about two-step authentication that was added to Dropbox and how it can make your Dropbox account more secure. Two-step authentication is only part of the challenge though and only protects you from people trying to break in to your account. What happens when one of your Dropbox devices… Continue reading What to do if a Dropbox Device is Stolen

Using technology you might already own, you can create a simple video security system by using your webcam, coupled with either a smartphone, tablet or even a web browser. The software is free to use (the desktop version if free… the app costs $4.99) and lets you easily broadcast live video from your computer (Mac… Continue reading Use your Webcam for Security in Your Home

I mentioned yesterday how I use Evernote to help keep all my paperwork, emails and ideas organised. I use it on the desktop as well as on my iPad and iPhone as well as the web based version from time to time. It got me thinking that I should create a list of apps that… Continue reading How I use my iPad and What Apps I use Regularly

I first used a dual screen computer back in about 2002. I managed to get hold of a large 21 inch CRT as well as a 15 inch CRT. I connected it up to my home built PC by buying an updated graphics card that had two outputs. If I remember correctly I had to… Continue reading Connecting a Second Screen to an iMac Mid 2010 Model