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The Computer Guy is a technology show
on Comcast C2, which is
available on the Comcast Cable TV system in the
Charleston area. Each week host Jamey Mellis offers many Tips &
Tricks to
make using your computer both educational and fun! Whether you're a
novice or an old salt at using your PC, Jamey will have something of
interest for you.
The
Computer Guy airs on Comcast C2
each day at 11:00 am, 4:00 pm and 10:30 pm; also, Saturday and Sunday
at 9:30 am.
Additionally,
The Computer Guy (pre-recorded) is available via
Comcast ON DEMAND [from ON DEMAND menu: Welcome to ON DEMAND >> MORE >> Get
Local >> C2 >> Computer Guy].
For
Tips, Tricks and Links that Jamey has talked
about on past shows, go here.
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Show Notes |
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Week Beginning August 30,
2010
Desktop/Keyboard Shortcuts and
Compatibility Mode
This week on The Computer Guy: create
desktop shortcut, e.g., Microsoft Word: Start >> Word [right click] >>
Send To >> Desktop (create shortcut); create keyboard shortcut, e.g.,
Microsoft Word: Start >> Word [right click] >> Properties >> Shortcut >>
Shortcut key >> Ctrl + Alt + W; create keyboard shortcut, e.g., Microsoft
Excel: Start >> Excel [right click] >> Properties >> Shortcut >> Shortcut
key >> Ctrl + Alt + E; Operate in Compatibility Mode, i.e., an earlier
version of computer's OS, Operating System, e.g., Microsoft Word: Start >>
Word [right click] >> Properties >> Compatibility >> Compatibility mode;
run this program in compatibility mode for; Compatibility >> Privilege
Level >> run this program as an Administrator; User Accounts:
Administrator vs. Limited (Windows XP) or Administrator vs. Standard user
(Windows Vista/7); Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl+Z (Undo);
Tips, Tricks & Links >>
Windows Shortcut Keys.
Remember...recent episodes of The Computer Guy can be seen via
Comcast On Demand.
Also, tune in each week to the Computer Guy's LIVE call-in radio show,
Computer Solutions with Jamey Mellis, heard
each Saturday morning at 10 and rebroadcast Sunday mornings at 8 on
News/Talk 1250 WTMA. |
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Week Beginning August 23,
2010
Malware: Minimize and Manage
This week on The Computer Guy:
malware (malicious software); [ARTICLE: Network World]
Trojan blamed for Spanish air crash; [ARTICLE: CNET News]
Report: Trojan a factor in fatal Spanair crash?;
virus,
Trojan, worm,
bot (zombie); malware entry points: Internet, MP3 player, cell phone,
flash drive, CD/DVD;
rogue security software (fake antivirus);
rootkit; [ARTICLE: CNET News] FAQ:
Sony's 'rootkit' CDs; Apple:
iPad,
iPhone,
iPod; computer
networking: wired/wireless;
SQL
Slammer; thumb/flash drive risks: "free" (infected), lost, stolen;
data encryption: hardware/software; protection:
anti-virus software,
firewall: hardware/software; Windows
Virtual PC/Windows XP Mode;
Sun VirtualBox;
public computers: risks;
keylogger.
Remember...recent episodes of The Computer Guy can be seen via
Comcast On Demand.
Also, tune in each week to the Computer Guy's LIVE call-in radio show,
Computer Solutions with Jamey Mellis, heard
each Saturday morning at 10 and rebroadcast Sunday mornings at 8 on
News/Talk 1250 WTMA. |
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Week Beginning August 16,
2010
Hurricane Preparedness
This week on The Computer Guy: data
backup; storage media/methods, e.g., CD/DVD, thumb/flash drive, external
hard drive, online service; multiple backups including off-site; unplug
and protect (cover) computer and other hardware & software (on-site or in
transport); desktop computer tower (CPU) orientation, i.e., vertical vs.
horizontal, as appropriate; (color) coordinate/match up cables with
corresponding connections; unplug peripheral devices, e.g., monitor,
modem, router; power outages;
SCEMD (South Carolina
Emergency Management Division);
SCDPS (South
Carolina Department of Public Safety) Emergency Traffic Network).
Remember...recent episodes of The Computer Guy can be seen via
Comcast On Demand.
Also, tune in each week to the Computer Guy's LIVE call-in radio show,
Computer Solutions with Jamey Mellis, heard
each Saturday morning at 10 and rebroadcast Sunday mornings at 8 on
News/Talk 1250 WTMA. |
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