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Tip of the Week: Make your own keystroke shortcuts
We try to feature some of the more helpful keystroke shortcuts that are built into Windows here, but did you know that you could create your own shortcuts for just about anything? If you want to create your own, right-click on the icon of a program or shortcut and go to Properties then click on the Shortcut tab. Click on the "Shortcut key:" field and press the keystroke combination that you wish to create (it will only let you assign key combos that aren't already taken) then on the OK button.
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Headwhack of the Week: What was that error message????
Error messages are a fact of life in computing, but they mean very little to the average user. Whomever you call for help, however, can benefit greatly from the exact contents of an error message so the next time you get an error message, CAPTURE IT!
If you press the Print Scrn button at the top left hand side of your keyboard, your entire screen will be captured to the invisible "clipboard" in Windows (or press Alt Print Scrn to capture just the active window) which can then be pasted into a Word document and passed on to your tech support person.
BONUS TIP: After you capture your error message, type any information about how and when it happened while it's fresh in your mind so you can further assist those that try to assist you!
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Geek Speak of the Week: Ad-hoc network
In it's generic form, an ad-hoc network is a temporary or "spontaneous" device that you can connect to. In the WiFi world, when you see an ad-hoc connection, it is generally another computer that is within proximity to your computer.
To be safe, you should never try to connect to an ad-hoc network connection since it is generally another person's computer. Hackers will sometimes setup ad-hoc networks that appear to be Free Internet connections but are designed to capture information from the unsuspecting user.
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Security: Criminals try to 'copyright" malicious software
Even criminal hackers want to protect their intellectual property, and they've come up with a method akin to copyrighting — with an appropriate dash of Internet thuggery thrown in.
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News: 18 Features Windows Should Have (but Doesn't)
Some of the coolest OS features are nowhere to be found in Windows XP or Vista. PC World compiled 18 brilliant features that Microsoft should beg, borrow, or steal--plus tips on how you can add many of them to your PC now.
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News: Imagining the tech world in 2050
At a kickoff event for collaboration between IBM and the University of Southern California to explore the intersection of creative arts and science and technology, five IBM scientists offered their best guesses on how life would be different in 2050.
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Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: Ways to protect your Webmail accounts
As a follow up to a previous segment explaining e-mail spoofing, we discussed the real dangers of using webmail accounts on strange computers.
Watch the video and help our rankings on CNN.com! You can watch us live every Saturday morning at 9:30AM Pacific, 12:30PM Eastern or watch the archived versions of our segments whenever you want at CNN.com/video.
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Opinion: 10 reasons for Business IT failure
Business IT initiatives generally fail for business, organizational, or cultural reasons. "Sure, technology screw-ups occur all the time" says Michael Krigsman of ZDNet.com, "but that’s one of the realities to be managed."
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Weekly Advice Column: Should I download XP's Service Pack 3 right away?
Windows XP Service Pack 3 is about to be posted for users to download as an update, but does that mean you should install it as soon as it's available?
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This Week's Show: The Latest and Greatest in WiFi
Wireless networking technology has continued to improve since it became a consumer friendly option in the late 1990's. Since most homes were not (and still not) wired for data connections, the wireless revolution took off as high-speed Internet connections became common place in US households.
The alphabet soup of wireless technology can get a bit overwhelming: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11i, etc. What's the difference between all the flavors? Which one is best for you? Are there alternatives if wireless isn't working in your environment?
Join us Saturdays from 12:00PM–2:00PM (Mountain) on News 92.3 KTAR or listen LIVE via the Internet at KTAR.com as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or ask your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.
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