Posted at August 11, 2009 @ 9:05 pm by Dillon in computer and Internet, life, opinions
I recently had occasion to add Firefox as an option for being one of my web browsers. It seems that Yahoo was not compatible with one of the sites I need to visit. It wasn’t hard to add Firefox, but I must admit that it will take awhile for me to get used to it. I know that it’s basically the same as Yahoo, but it has a look and feel that is different.
One of the biggest differences is that Firefox is much slower than Yahoo. This may be due to a number of reasons that I’m not aware of, but it is definitely slow. Until I can figure out why, I’ll live with it for now. All in all, they are about the same in most other ways.
Posted at August 11, 2009 @ 9:02 pm by Dillon in computer and Internet, Great Websites, work
Every day at my office, I do a variety of tasks. One thing I do on a regular basis is set up new computers. I also do a lot of troubleshooting on the rest of the computers we have. I have found that one of the most common issues with computers that have gone wrong is faulty drivers. I have also found that ensuring the correct driver is installed is critical. That’s why I was glad when I found out about a great website.
The site is called drivers-updated.net and they have saved me a lot of time and trouble. Since we run mostly Microsoft products, they are just what I was looking for. They have thousands of drivers for nearly every need. Whether I need printer drivers or video drivers, they have always had the goods. That makes it easy for me to stay on top of any problems that arise.
The best feature of this site is called Driver Detective. They simply run a scan of the computer you select and it only takes a few minutes. After that, they give you a list of the outdated drivers and make recommendations on how to fix it. It really is a beautiful thing! In the rare case when there is a problem, they have a customer support team that will help you over the bumps in the road. I sure would like to thank these people for helping me around the office.
Posted at August 11, 2009 @ 8:31 pm by Dillon in community, home improvement, triumphs
There was a break in at one of the houses down the street in our neighborhood. The house has been empty for some time, but it’s scary to think that someone may have been home when it happened. I went online and found a few tips for keeping your home secure and I thought I would share them with you.
Of course keeping your home locked is important. Check that all the doors and windows are locked as a matter of course. Make sure your locks are dead bolts and are solid. Another thing to do is to keep your home well lit. Adding a few security lights is always a good idea. Make sure your neighbors are aware of the fact that no one is home if you go on vacation and can keep an eye on the place. I hope these tips will be useful to you.
Posted at August 11, 2009 @ 8:28 pm by Dillon in Great Websites, opinions, work
Since I work in a large office, I am often in need of great gifts to give to various people on different occasions. Whether it is a secretary with a birthday or a wedding gift for one of the ladies in the mailroom, I usually like to get them something unique. I was lucky to find a site that has many different items for sale. It is called jkadamsdirect.com and they offer a variety of items for the home.
When my secretary Alice had a birthday, I was able to purchase a jk adams cutting board for her. I know that she likes to spend a lot of time in the kitchen and I thought that she would be able to make good use of it. It was a really nice board and I was surprised at how inexpensive it was. On another occasion, I bought a jk adams wine rack for Becky and her new husband for a wedding gift. They really enjoyed it and it’s in their house today.
One of the problems I encounter when buying gifts for people online is that I often end up buying something for me as well. My wife was surprised when our jk adams spice rack was delivered. I had forgotten to tell her I ordered it and she thought it was a mistake at first. After the matter was settled, she ended up really liking the rack and it has come in handy. All in all, I’ve always had good experiences when buying online. I think I’ll do a little more shopping tonight!