Welcome to the Wise Old Blogger's web site for Seniors which features larger, easier to read type. Here you will find Tips, Tricks and Important Information for people reaching the middle and late years. We even have our very own Blog.
Windows Guides are step-by-step guides in PDF form. Microsoft says, "...sometimes, it'd be nice to have some quick and easy directions to share with a friend." First, Download Adobe reader and uncheck Free Google Toolbar if you like.
Record Digital TV, live from your PC, and when combined with Windows Media Center and Windows Vista or Windows 7 -- Wow! ...read more. If you have digital TV in your area, Amazon.com offers TV Tuners for PC's (We're trying the USB stick with an antenna on our home PC). Of course reception depends upon signal strength, but many of these new digital tuners offer a choice of Antenna or Cable "source". See examples for sale.
If you believe that you're never too old to learn, check out SimonSezIT for over 600 online computer application courses.
Microsoft's Security Essentials appears to be doing the job, especially when combined with the already installed Firewall on XP, Vista and Windows 7. If you are tired of slow, sluggish and nonresponsive computing because of too many firewall, antispyware/malware programs, try MS Security Essentials and enjoy your computer, again. : ) Microsoft is also offering another FREE feature for anyone concerned about Windows Security: Threat Research and Response Center: Scan your computer for Spyware at Microsoft's Malware Protection Center (the portals main page).
Non-profit web site offers help: "Older Adults are faced with many challenges, which directly impact their quality of life: They must plan for the future and deal with the present." Some important "Elder Law" issues are addressed here: http://www.help4srs.org/ H.E.L.P. is an abbreviation of sorts, for "Helping People Meet Aging-Related Legal and Care Challenges".
KTUU Anchorage News Article addresses the rising costs of day to day Senior living after a Senior Citizens League report says that Seniors have lost 20-percent of their buying power since 2000.
From The Wise Old Blogger
We may have stumbled on to an excellent "panic button" idea that is probably already well known. But, we are so excited that we would like to share it with everyone:
Wireless doorbell chimes are available at major hardware and variety stores and cost less than $20.00; included is a self-stick doorbell button that can be mounted on the dresser or even bed frame of a sick friend. When your help is needed, they press the "panic" button and the chime, which is plugged in to a wall outlet in an area within earshot, sounds LOUDLY enough to get the attention of almost anyone. Great idea if you are in the same home or building and within wireless range.
 I'm recommending a bit of skepticism at some of the Blog statements which are presented as facts. Do the research before you take a strong, emotionally charged stand. Also, recommended for online Authors is a Firewall with Antivirus and Antispyware for Internet Security.
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CCleaner - formerly Crap Cleaner is F-A-S-T. Download here. Windows applications run normally after you cleanup your computer with CCleaner defaults checked and it's a Registry Cleaner, too.
The Experts say that an average annual wind speed of about eight miles per hour is required for Wind Power. See an average annual wind speed map for the U-S here: http://www.awea.org/faq/usresource.html (American Wind Energy Association). Check out the National Wind Technology Center video at NREL's "Learning About Renewable Energy" web site.
Microsoft has a useful cleanup tool for removing some programs that will not uninstall: Windows Installer Cleanup Utility package. Here is a link to the KB 290301 (Knowledge Base) information page for the cleanup utility.
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Test your firewall with LeakTest. The Sphinx Vista and Windows 7 Firewall Control will pop-up to allow "deny" for programs like LeakTest. And, that means that nothing gets sent OUT from your PC without your permission. Download the FREE version for either 32 or 64-bit Windows Operating Systems. Recommended with the free version: Place a checkmark in "outgoing only" when the program pops-up with a permissions question, which blocks programs from sending out from your PC, and allows them to run as usual. "Enable All" is recommended for Antivirus and malware detection programs, to allow for updates.
The Wise-Old-Blogger.com® has added his favorite "Links" page.
Encrypt everything you type in a browser (including e-mail) with KeyScrambler. Internet Browsers supported: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Opera, Safari... more.
Want a Perfect Password? Check out the Gibson Research 64 Character crypto-strength "perfect password".
U-S Veterans will find here a special Veterans page with Veterans Resources and check-out our favorite Free Weblogs page to start your own Blog.
The Microsoft Forum is for Windows Users, the Linux Forum is for Linux users and the Veterans Forum is for
U-S Veterans with News, excellent links and sign-up for Medical Benefits online (new Posts in our forums are temporarily disabled).
Cloverleaf + shift + 3 gives Macintosh users a screenshot like Windows "Print Screen", ready for editing, emailing, etc. Read what Dave Taylor says about Mac screenshots using the Mac "Capture" feature for more accurate screenshots. Mac Screenshots
The Wise Old Blogger says, "Mac's are not immune to computer viruses..."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798
XP Tweaks to tune-up "an old workhorse" from an article at Computerworld.
The Wise Old Blogger's Etc... offers Tech News, Free Downloads, How-to remove Spyware, check your stocks with MSN Money and more.
Check-out Crime Map in Anchorage, Alaska. KTUU.com says, "When police are in the neighborhood, everyone wants to know why...". Also new from the City of Anchorage is something that Senior bus riders may find interesting: Bustracker. Senior Adults (60+), Disabled, and Medicare Card Holders can ride for only $.50.
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