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Front Page Topics

• Windows Vista
• Rates
• Added How To's
• Backing Up Outlook

What's Different with Windows Vista?

• Navigating the computer is a whole new adventure. They got rid of the words "start" on your task menu, so you start with the windows blob that integrates all those annoying shuffling menus into one pane that scrolls --> a little bit to get used to, but rather clean.
• My Documents has changed to the "User's" complete folder: Documents, Pictures, Music, Cookies, Favorites & Downloads - all isolated for easy use
• Added Security Features: integrated Windows Defender and MS Internet Explorer 7+ are set up to add extra security while surfing the internet.
• New Look - Windows Aero™ which offers a new translucent look, flippable views, and some sweet new visuals.
• Explorer (what you use to find stuff on your computer) now utilizes "bread-crumb trails" a system of links in a path. A lot of web sites use these to help you go back from whence you came. So, instead of navigating in and out of folders (which you still are doing) you instead move along paths.
• Gadgets - light mini-applications: Vista's way of being as appealing as Mac OSX Tiger - but it stays on the desktop as opposed to disappearing. Actually a feature I really like. I used one by Google, but it wasn't as pretty. You can add your own gadgets, and customize most of them.
• Mobility Features - All important laptop settings found in one place (sync for pda's, phones, and other devices) Sync, Presentation, and Roaming features
• New and improved Windows Backup & Restore features that allow you to manage your data and keep it backed up.
  

Rates Information for Clients

As many of my clients know, I have been working hard on my Master's at Rollins College in Winter Park. Regardless, I continue to schedule clients weekly if they are able to accomodate a Thursday or Friday appointment.
I am anxious for the end of April, when I will be officially DONE with both classes and my internship, and available to work a real schedule again. Regardless, my rates are no secret, so I am posting them for those who are curious.

Latest "How-To's" added to the site

• Setting up email on Outlook/ Outlook Express
• How to remove your new Jump Drive (Pen Drive/ USB Drive)
• How to use the Briefcase feature
• How to use the My Places bar in Save Menus
• How to Zip a File

Backing Up Microsoft Outlook
(Download at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads)

One of the biggest dilemmas with Microsoft Outlook was the difficulty in backing up the PST files that associate with all your email, contacts, tasks, and calendar events. This vital little file hides deep in your system, and unless you know where to look, if your system crashes, you will likely loose all that important data.

Microsoft build a tiny add on for Outlook that automagically backs up your PST file, to a location you specify, on a specific schedule, saving you the pain and stress of loosing what often keeps our businesses afloat - data!

You can download the handy tool with the link above, or you can go directly to Microsoft and select DOWNLOADS from the left column --> then OFFICE, and do a search for Outlook and Backup.

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