Common Sense
March 29, 2009 Leave a comment
Check out these videos. Then use Common Sense and act!
Long live Bob Basso!
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Tune Up Your PC
March 25, 2009 Leave a comment
Many things can bog down a computer. And there are few things worse than a slow computer. So, it’s important to make sure everything is running smoothly.
As I said, a lot of things can slow down a computer. You may not know what to check. Even if you did, would you know how to test it? It’s a good bet that you wouldn’t.
PC Pitstop has come to the rescue. OverDrive is a free diagnostic tool. It can do a full check of your computer over the Web. It will then advise you on how to improve your PCs performance.
You can create a free account and track your performance. Or you can test your PC without an account.
OverDrive should be run in Internet Explorer. According to PCPitstop, it is not reliable in Firefox or Opera.
Cost: Free
Link: pcpitstop.com/betapit
System: Windows XP and Vista
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Ways To Track Your Mileage
March 18, 2009 Leave a comment
These days, we’re all watching our spending. That’s especially true at the gas pump. We are privileged to see real-time expenditures there!
I can’t do anything about the price of gasoline. And, if your vehicle hogs gas, I can’t help you with that. But I’ve found free programs that can help you trim your costs.
Knowing your car’s mileage is helpful. Adjusting your driving or maintenance habits can save you money. But, unless you keep records, you’re just guessing.
You must record gas prices, odometer readings and gallons bought and used. Tracking those numbers is a pain. Even if you fill up only once a week, it’s tough to remember. But the right tools can help.
This site is great for tracking your vehicle’s mileage. You can see how efficiently you’re using gas over time. And you can compare it with EPA ratings and others’ vehicles.
Hang onto your pump receipts. Enter that information into the site. You’ll see exactly how your car is doing.
This site can project your future gas costs. Just pick a date. It will predict how many miles you’ll drive by then. And it’ll estimate how much you’ll spend on gas.
The more fill-ups you enter, the more accurate its predictions. This can help you budget for the future.
This site can connect to your Twitter account for convenience.
There are many reasons to give your vehicle regular maintenance. It will extend your car’s life. It will keep you safer. And it can improve gas mileage.
Keeping a maintenance log is important. This Excel template lays out common maintenance tasks. Print it out, or use it on your computer. It’s really painless.
Cost: Free
Links:
MPGTune.com – mpgtune.com
My Mile Marker – mymilemarker.com
Vehicle Maintenance Log – office.microsoft.com
Systems: Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X
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All My Faves
March 11, 2009 Leave a comment
Every now and then something good hits my email. This is one of those somethings…. Enjoy!
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Split and Merge PDF Documents
March 4, 2009 Leave a comment
PDF is a handy file format. It’s usually the standard in an office environment. And you’ll find it everywhere on the Web. But it isn’t the most flexible of file formats.
Manipulating a PDF file isn’t easy. You may only want one page of a large PDF file. But you can’t pull it out into its own file. The reverse is also prohibited. You can’t combine separate PDFs into one file.
PDF Split and Merge (PDFSam) is the solution. It makes working with PDFs so much easier. You can split large PDF files into smaller parts. And you can merge multiple PDFs into a single file. What else could you ask for?
Cost: Free
Link: www.pdfsam.org
System: Windows XP and Vista, Mac OS X
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