Do we offer computer training? Of course, we do! In many formats: free webinars, live seminars on Florida's Treasure Coast, videos on our YouTube channel, How To articles on our website and in-person one-on-one training. (You can find links and a special training offer below.) Although we offer this training, I want to share some …
Watch The Ball Drop
If you can't be in front of TV to see the ball drop in Times Square, you can still celebrate from your computing device. Just click on the picture above and you'll be transported to the live stream of the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. Activities start at 6:00 p.m. ET. Of course, …
InstaFun!
When it comes to Social Media, Instagram has become my #1 go-to app. Do you have it yet? While you can use Instagram on a computer, it really works best as an app on your smartphone and/or tablet. Why should you be using Instagram? You can see beautiful pictures from all over the world: You …
iPhone/iPad Shortcuts
Do you own an iPhone or an iPad? Do you often visit a particular site - everyday, perhaps? Did you know you can put a shortcut on your main screen menu so that you can go directly to the site? Yep, you can! If you look at the screenshot above, you'll see that I have …
Time…Oops…Ink In A Bottle
When it comes to printers, one of the complaints we hear often is how much ink cartridges cost. It seems no matter what brand you purchase, the ink cartridges are expensive. Here at Keystone Computer Concepts, we've had a Xerox solid ink printer for almost nine years now. These solid blocks of ink eliminate the …
Fake Facebook Account
This morning, I received this Facebook notification that M B wants to be friends. One small problem: M B and I are already Facebook friends. Since this is the case, why would M B be asking me to be friends again? The only reason for someone to do this would be if they got locked …
123456
Please...please...I'm begging you. Please tell me that you don't use ANY of the 50 top hacked/worse passwords of 2019! Look over this list carefully (provided by Splashdata). If you are using any of them, please change them immediately! 123456123456789 qwertypassword12345671234567812345iloveyou111111123123abc123qwerty1231q2w3e4radminqwertyuiop654321555555lovely7777777welcome888888princessdragonpassword1123qwe6666661qaz2wsx333333michaelsunshineliverpool7777771q2w3e4r5tdonaldfreedomfootballcharlieletmein!@#$%^&*secretaa1234569897654321zxcvbnmpassw0rdbaileynothingshadow121212bitemeginger
Holiday Hours
Here are our holiday hours for the remainder of this week and for next: Thursday, December 26th - CLOSEDFriday, December 27th - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28th - by appointment onlySunday, December 29th - ClosedMonday, December 30th - 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.Tuesday, December 31st - 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Wednesday, January 1, 2020 - ClosedThursday, January 2nd …
Size Matters
This is my third post about monitors. I'm writing this one to review some questions people often ask us when it comes to their screen. Question: How is the size of the screen measured? Answer: Just like in the early days of computers and just like televisions, screen size is measured diagonally from corner to …
Digital Types?
If you read my post, Analog vs Digital, you know I mentioned three different digital connectors. They all have one thing in common: they allow the transfer of a digital signal from a computer to a monitor. So, let's just look at the differences. A DVI (Digital Video Interface) connection simply communicates a digital signal …
Analog vs Digital
In the earliest days of computers, the monitors which showed the images with which we all became fascinated were analog signals. Today, virtually all monitors are digital in nature. But, what is the difference between the two? Many desktop computers have both outputs so which is better to use? The technical definitions of analog and …
I Know How Some Preachers Must Feel
If you know me or read my Bio (right column of this blog), you're cognizant of the fact that I've been working on computers since 1983. I bought my first personal computer that year and as soon as I plugged it in, I was hooked. There was no Internet back then and only dial-up modems …
Believe Only Half of What You See
There's an old saying credited to Edgar Allen Poe - "Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see." This saying first appeared in his story, “The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether” in 1845. In 1858, the saying was altered to read: " Believe only half of what you see and …
Thankful Message
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Black Friday Sales Pitch
Pure and simple: this post is a sales pitch for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you're not seeing them already, you're going to face a barrage of ads for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Well, the companies with which we are affiliated are offering some terrific deals, too. Come Friday morning, you can …
When You Care Enough…
Whether we're ready for them or not, the holidays are upon us! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and then the parade of major holidays follows. There's Advent, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Years. Plus, you might be like our family where numerous birthdays are celebrated during this same time frame. (Not everyone can be born in August …
I Recommend These…
People often ask me what books I recommend when it comes to computing devices. I have a number of them I really enjoy and/or find helpful for my customers. In this post, I'm sharing fourteen of them. This array covers everything from computer history to Windows 10 and both Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. There …
Come To Terms
Whether you're a newbie to the computer world or you've been at it for some time, you need to know that proper terminology is crucial. With that in mind, I'm going to refer to a few terms in this post that people just seem to have problems remembering and/or understanding. Desktop - Whether your device …
Get Gas
For those of you who attend my live seminars, you know that I sometimes mention having gas credit cards. I have the Exxon/Mobile card you see above. (Yes, I've removed all my personal data.) Additionally, I have cards for Chevron/Texaco, Sunoco and Valero. Here are two questions you might be asking yourself right now: why …
Don’t Do It
I am sometimes amazed when I read blog posts from some of the online "media giants." This morning, I skimmed one such post. In the writing, the writer was explaining how you can upgrade your Windows 7 computer to Windows 10 for free. If you are still using Windows 7 and think this is a …
Fake Replies
Earlier this week, I posted about one of our customers whose email was hacked and all kinds of problems ensued. (Hacking Email) I found out that one of the people who received the fake email replied to it with the word "No." This person knew the email was a fake and, I guess, wanted to …
Don’t Get Juiced, Get Charged
In my post of March 5, 2019 (Laptop Surge Protection), I explained that all laptop owners need a surge protector. Additionally, I recommended one for you. (I still recommend that protector and there's a link to purchase below.) Today, I'm adding a "must have" for anyone who ever uses a public USB charging station to …
The 5 Ws
In my last post, I talked about using Microsoft Publisher to create posters and flyers. (It can create more than these two items but they were the focus of my writing.) I see a ton of flyers and posters for different events and I have a discerning eye when it comes to the layout, spelling …
Posters And Flyers
Often, customers are asked to create a flyer or a poster for some organization with which they are associated. It might be Rotary or a golf group or a bowling league or church. No matter what the group, people often find themselves willing to help but unsure how to go about it. If you're a …
Hacking Email
Hackers can get into your email a variety of ways but the archetypical method is cracking your password. There are other ways such as the server hack that we experienced a few months ago on one of our accounts. Still, breaking your password is the modus operandi for most email hackers. With this in mind, …
Look Younger Now!
The title of this post, "Look Younger Now" is an example of another computing term: "clickbait." The purpose of clickbait is to use words and/or pictures to attract your interest and get you to click on an article or an ad or a webpage. As is the case with this post, often the clickbait has …
So, This Just Happened…
There I was this morning just reading an article on a jury trial. I was on a legitimate news website and I had not clicked on anything. Suddenly, the window you see above popped up on my screen. Yes, I was in Google Chrome so the heading fits. However, this is a prime example of …
The Legit Dark Web
Back on May 15, 2019, I posted some information about the Dark Web. (The Dark Web) In that message, I discouraged you from going there. It can be a very dangerous place to visit as many sinister activities take place within its area of the Internet. However, not everything on the Dark Web is evil. …
More Win 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
This is my third post showing keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 using the Windows key. If you missed the early posts, you can find them HERE. People often ask, "Where is the clipboard in Windows 10?" Well, use the keyboard combination of the Windows Key plus the letter V and the clipboard will pop-up. Unlike …
Field Of Dreams
One of the major causes of computing problems for people is the terminology we often use in the computing world. For instance, I can't even tell you how many times I ask a customer to name the "browser" they use and they don't have a clue. (If you don't know what a browser is, please …