http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm Computer and internet tips from Harrison Bookkeeping. en-us Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:46:51 -0400 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:31:00 -0400 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss gwen32539@gmail.com gwen32539@gmail.com http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2008/6/18/Digital-Leeches Unused computer programs take up space on your hard drive and, if they startup when your system does, they also eat valuable RAM. Both of these problems can slow your computer. But what do you do when one of these digital leeches won't let go? [More] Computer Care Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:31:00 -0400 http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2008/6/18/Digital-Leeches http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2008/1/28/LimeWire-And-Other-Similar-Programs LimeWire and programs like it enable individuals to download music and other media quickly and for free. Aside from how this may have a negative effect on the music industry, programs such as LimeWire WILL have a negative effect on your computer. [More] Computer Care Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:32:00 -0400 http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2008/1/28/LimeWire-And-Other-Similar-Programs http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2008/1/25/Computer-Still-Running-Slow Other than defragmenting your hard drive, there are several other simple things that can be done to keep your computer clean and running at a reasonable speed. [More] Computer Care Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:16:00 -0400 http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2008/1/25/Computer-Still-Running-Slow http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2008/1/23/Computer-Running-Slow There are several easy and simple ways to possibly fix this problem. [More] Computer Care Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:59:00 -0400 http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2008/1/23/Computer-Running-Slow http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2007/12/5/Survive-Hard-Drive-Failure Most people don't backup their computers at all. Those who do, only backup the files they don't want to use. But this doesn't enable you to keep computing if your hard drive fails. At best, you'll have to install a new hard drive, reinstall all your programs, and restore your backup files. At worst, you'll have to purchase a new computer. But there is a better way. [More] Computer Care Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:45:00 -0400 http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2007/12/5/Survive-Hard-Drive-Failure http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2007/11/28/If-You-Smoke-So-Does-Your-Computer Dust and pet hair are bad for your computer, but they're not the worst environmental threats in your home. Smoking around a computer is almost as deadly for it as it is for you. [More] Computer Care Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:49:00 -0400 http://computing.hbkpg.com/index.cfm/2007/11/28/If-You-Smoke-So-Does-Your-Computer