by Tony Holowitz | Oct 11, 2019 | Computers 101
The desktop of your computer is similar to the desktop of your desk. The desktop of your computer has icons on it. It most likely also has folders on it and other items you might not recognize. Just like the desk in your office or home it can become cluttered. The...
by Tony Holowitz | Oct 7, 2019 | Computers 101
Free Computer Training: Introduction to Computers Welcome to my free computer training at TeachAnOldDogNewTricks.com.My free computer training is going to introduce you to your computer and software such as Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office includes Microsoft Word,...
by Tony Holowitz | Sep 29, 2019 | Computers 101
I recently taught a community education class that included Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Quite honestly, I typically don’t teach these classes but I did it because a friend of mine is the director of the local community education and she asked...
by Tony Holowitz | Sep 22, 2019 | Computers 101
My experience has been that people that are savvy with how to work with files on their computer sometimes gets stymied when working with pictures and keeping them organized. A client of mine downloaded some pictures to a folder on her computer and she wasn’t...
by Tony Holowitz | Sep 19, 2019 | Computers 101
Learn Microsoft Word First When I teach people about computers I always tell them a great place to start is with Microsoft Word. I can only speak for myself, but when I teach people Microsoft Word I also teach them a lot of little things that will carry over into...
by Tony Holowitz | Sep 16, 2019 | Computers 101
This past Saturday I lost my Internet services for the entire day. I typically come into my office for a few hours on Saturday mornings to catch up on things and this past Saturday was no exception. Unbeknownst to me, I would be without the Internet all day and my...
by Tony Holowitz | Aug 13, 2019 | Computers 101
I have clients that have fallen victim to the curiosity of phishing emails. Be careful. Phishing emails prey on the curiosity of people that get emails from well known companies that suggests action needs to be taken by clicking on a link in an email. For example, you...
by Tony Holowitz | Jul 30, 2019 | Computers 101
If I lost all of my computer data I would be in big trouble. If I lost the pictures of my kids I’d be devastated. Carbonite online backup service is an inexpensive back up service that I’ve used for years and I’d highly recommend them. It is...
by Tony Holowitz | Jun 27, 2019 | Computers 101
In this tutorial I will teach you how to adjust your monitor’s screen resolution. The screen resolution of your computer monitor settings impact how much information you see on your computer screen. If you want to see a lot of information the text and content...
by Tony Holowitz | Jun 20, 2019 | Computers 101
In these 4 tutorials we take a look at working with your mouse and keyboard. If you are brand-new to computers learning to work with the mouse and keyboard is essential to having a good experience with your computer. Many people use laptop computers and those...
by Tony Holowitz | Jun 14, 2019 | Computers 101
I recently taught a community education class that included Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Quite honestly, I typically don’t teach these classes but I did it because a friend of mine is the director of the local community education and she asked...
by Tony Holowitz | Jun 14, 2019 | Computers 101, Quick Tips
How to protect yourself from the global ransomware attack. Security experts are bracing for more fallout from Friday’s worldwide WannaCry ransomware attack, which has so far affected more than 150 countries and major businesses and organizations, including...
by Tony Holowitz | Apr 18, 2019 | Computers 101
This article appeared in the Boston Globe and is a must read for anyone and everyone. If you are a parent, read this with your children. Cautionary tales of Facebook fails, Twitter traps, and Insta-gaffes. ALICIA ANN LYNCH PROBABLY DIDN’T THINK TWICE before she...
by Tony Holowitz | Apr 17, 2019 | Computers 101
This is a brief introduction to Google. This video about Google is a quick introduction on how to use Google for beginners. This is a great starting point if you are just getting familiar with the Internet and searching for things on the Internet. As you become more...
by Tony Holowitz | Dec 30, 2018 | Computers 101
Three tutorials about searching the Internet. I have produced three tutorials that I’ve grouped together here to give you a good introduction to searching the Internet, or World Wide Web. Although these tutorials were produced for beginners I believe even...
by Tony Holowitz | Nov 15, 2018 | Computers 101, Quick Tips
How to Remove Microsoft XPS Document Writer in Windows 10 Windows 10 and some earlier versions of the operating system comes with a Microsoft XPS Document Writer Printer option for printing your documents. I’ve never used that option for as long as it existed and by...
by Tony Holowitz | Oct 14, 2018 | Computers 101
Through the years, I have developed a lot of general knowledge about computers. I’ve learned about tools that are available to the everyday computer user; tools that make computers easier to work with. Many of those tools have been outlined in a book that I’d like to...
by Tony Holowitz | Aug 16, 2018 | Computers 101
Learning software is like learning a language, if you don’t use it you will lose it. Last week I received a phone call from a woman in California that was looking to enhance her software skills in preparation for a job search. She asked me for advice on the best way...
