Author Archives: Alvin Trusty

Efficiency Tip #90 – Free Anti-Virus

I see a lot of computer problems. Everyone in the neighborhood brings every problem to my door. There is nothing worse than something that can be prevented for free. I’m talking about a computer infected with a virus. There are … Continue reading

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Efficiency Tip #89 – Browse Full Screen

Whenever I look at large graphics within a browser, I do it full screen.  Open your browser and press F11.  It works in IE or Firefox. I find this feature especially useful when looking at maps.  It adds about 10% … Continue reading

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Efficiency Tip #88 – Use RSS

Yesterday I talked about using del.icio.us for bookmarks.  I talked about a “start page” a few months ago.  The start page is one extra step you can take to improve not just your bookmarks, but almost everything you do on the Internet.  … Continue reading

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Efficiency Tip #87 – Del.icio.us

I have a computer at my office, a computer at home and a laptop for everywhere else.  I need to get to the Internet from each computer.  Many of the places I visit are the same every day… online email, … Continue reading

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Missing Marker – Found

Earlier this week we were looking for the historical marker at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.  The OHS lists the marker at 1701 Tiffin Ave, in Findlay.  We found the marker twelve miles away in McComb. There just happens to … Continue reading

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