It’s probably the last thing you want to think about: dying, although preparing for it may run a close second. But don’t let the task seem too daunting. When it comes to managing your “digital estate” — the myriad of online accounts and entities you’ve accumulated — you can take some relatively simple steps to …
Have you ever thought about what might happen if you lost your laptop? Or if someone stole it? Or sneaked into your files without your permission? It happens every day, and if you’re like most of us, you have information on your computer —financial, work-related, personal — that you don’t want others to see. So …
Now that Verizon has jumped into the “laptop data plan” game, six different carriers are offering all kinds of options that let you stay connected. Monthly fees range from $25 to $85. Monthly data use starts at 200MB. And download speed claims are as high as 14.4 Mbps (Megabits per second). Here’s how to know …
Sometimes saving time is as easy as learning a new keystroke. Do you know these time savers? 1) Faster addresses in Internet Explorer: Skip the details for .com addresses. Just type the page name in the address bar and press CTRL + ENTER. For example, type “google” then CTRL + ENTER to get to http://www.google.com …
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger (and broader), new tech triumphs are making Facebook more like an operating system for your life rather than a social networking website. Here are the latest Facebook factors, including time-savers, handy discounts and more: 1. Single sign-in: All apps, all platforms, all the time — Facebook’s …
Not only does it look cool to have a huge monitor on your desk but you can also get a LOT more done. A new study by the University of Utah commissioned by NEC proves that if you have multiple documents open at the same time (and who doesn’t?), you’ll be up to 52% more …
It’s here! Leapfrog Labs’ top picks for home computers, smart phones and more. Desktop computer: For the most stable computing, choose Dell or HP — any model, preferably one with a 64-bit operating system (see “What’s the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit and why should I care?” in this issue of FrogTalk). And whatever you …
If you’re like most people, chances are your guess about online organized crime is way off. The ins-and-outs of cybercrime are a mystery to most people. That’s one reason here at Leapfrog we’re constantly hopping around giving advice about protecting yourself. “If you take a few extra minutes on the front end,” we say, “you …
When you hear about 64-bit processors and the 64-bit operating systems that run on them, it sounds like something that’s twice as fast or big as a 32-bit. But it’s a lot more than that. A 64-bit system uses memory in a different way, and it’s the way of the future. Soon, 64-bit operating systems …
Did you know you can run Windows XP software on Windows 7 simply by downloading Windows XP Mode? For free? It works with Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise and as long as you’ve got virtualization software (also free), you’re set to go until it’s time to upgrade. Here’s how to publish applications from Windows …