Number 291 - August 2007

UPDATE


Beginners
   In Psychology of Computer Geekery the author discusses Fundamental Attribution Error where we ascribe capabilities to others that may not be true.

   In Uncle Tom's Win Tips, Tom Stepanek has compiled some useful computer tips for you.

Communications
   In Good Sync the author discusses a $20 program to backup Outlook Express files and allows you to syncjronize info between files and devices

   In A Slightly Faster and Safer Internet... the author talks about a free service OpenDNS which checks for and filtering dangerous websites

   In Switch Your Cable or DSL Connection On and Off the author tells those of you who are really that paranoid how to switch off your internet connection while you work off-line.

   In Are You on YouTube Yet? this Victoria, BC author decided to give it a try and even included a stopframe movie of a developing painting of Toronto. Interesting. Read about it!


Hardware
   In Erasing Hard Drives- A Guide to Surplusing Computers and Electronic Storage the Author discusses how to prepare your computer for resale by stripping it of personal information.

General Interest
   In A Secret Training Site for Photographers the author discusses using podcasts as learning tools and suggests some site to consider.

   In Photo Impact Easy Photo Editing the author describes his experiences with photo editing software and discusses its capabilities

   In Turn Photos to Graphics the author discusses techniques to make your photo look quite different resembling etchings or other art forms.

   If you've ever tried to send images directly out of your digital camera you may know that they are very large and some e-mail won't handle them. In Resizing Multiple Images the author discusses how to cut them down to size suitable for e-mailing.
  Number 291 - August 2007