Episode 13 - Gadgets
Vista has been out for about six weeks now. If you haven’t taken the plunge, here’s a look at one of it’s new features, Gadgets.
Vista has been out for about six weeks now. If you haven’t taken the plunge, here’s a look at one of it’s new features, Gadgets.
In conjunction with last week’s podcast, this week’s podcast features file and printer sharing. Ken walks you through the simple steps to sharing a folder and printer on a small network. Basic network connectivity is also discussed.
Especially helpful for a home office and small office setting, this week’s show features a step-by-step guide to setting up a wireless network. You’ll find lots of helpful information on the physical setup process, as well as things like wireless security.
System running slow? Chances are you’ve got spyware. Save yourself the $50 trip to the computer repair shop and watch this week’s podcast. We’ll show you why spyware is bad and how you can get rid of it.
Does the Windows Messenger annoy you? Would you like to keep it from popping up? This week’s podcast will show you how you can disable it, for good. I also show you how to turn off the Windows Firewall. This is useful for troubleshooting networking problems. If you share your computer with other members of your household, you’ll be glad to find out how you can automate your login and eliminate the need to use the Welcome Screen when you boot up.