Entries by Peter Kay

Replace the home page on your Web browser

Listen to this Tip When you fire up your favorite Web browser, what’s default home page? Is it your favorite site? No? Did you know you could change it? It’s really easy and here’s how: Hit the F1 key for online help and do a search for “home page”, follow the instructions, and from then […]

Use the process of elimination to fix computer problems

Listen to this Tip When some part of your computer hardware is suddenly not working right, what should you do? Before you call the repairman for service, you might want to use the process of elimination to find the problem. Here’s an example: Let’s say your printer stops working. The cause of your problem could […]

Use Outlook tasks instead of postits

Listen to this Tip Do you use software like Microsoft Outlook or an equivalent? Do you also have post-it notes taped all over your desk? Well shame on you! The next time you grab for that postit pad, type the note into your electronic task list instead. Use this task list to jot down everything […]

Paper Rash

Listen to this Tip Would you like to eliminate the use of paper from your daily job? Here’s a simple and highly effective tip for you. Develop a paper rash. The next time someone says, “let me give you a printout”, you say, “oh, I’m sorry, paper gives me a rash, can you email me […]

Online help is a keystroke away

Listen to this Tip Did you know that you have a computer expert that knows your software inside and out, waiting by your side with the answers and guidance you need to get your job done? Did you also know that this assistance is completely free and is one keystroke away? Folks, I’m talking about […]

Nix Repetition

Listen to this Tip If you find yourself working on repetitive or time consuming tasks on your computer, listen closely, because that is something you can definitely change and improve. You see, computers are designed specifically to eliminate monotonous, time-intensive, “no brainer” situations, so if you find yourself working that way on your computer, you […]

Making links to your site count

Listen to this Tip If you’ve been successful in getting other Web sites to link to yours, how do you know if those links are generating traffic? If you’re not really sure, I’ve got a simple, easy technique for you. When you ask people to link to your site, you typically give them the address […]

Best way to learn something

Listen to this Tip What’s the magic secret to learning new software as fast as possible? I’ll bet you’re like most people in that you install the software and just start using it, right? The only problem with that approach is that you end up learning the least amount possible to just barely get the […]