http://www.computoredge.com/colorado/ Computer and Internet related topics en-us Copyright ComputorEdge 2010 Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.computoredge.com/images/CE_Online_Logo_2_90rss.jpg http://www.computoredge.com/ 88 31 Computer and Internet related topics http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?zone=CO&article=toc&issue=2836&src=rss The way we store and access our data is changing due to cloud services and file compression. Here's the latest on storing our files. ceedletters@computoredge.com Table of Contents Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?zone=CO&article=dave&issue=2836&src=rss Digital Dave answers your tech questions. A reader wonders what the IEEE 802.3 standard is all about; a reader's computer doesn't seem to be taking advantage of the installed memory capacity; a reader recommends Glary Utilities for speeding up your PC. Digital Dave Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?zone=CO&article=cover&issue=2836&src=rss Boost your PC's performance and speed. Despite the seemingly endless capacity of today's hard drives, file-compression programs can give your computer better performance and speed, and you don't have to spend a lot of money. Michael J. Ross Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?zone=CO&article=in1&issue=2836&src=rss For easy document sharing and synchronization. Mobile technology, cloud computing, and social networking are changing the way we use and access our data. Enter Windows Office Live Workspace with Skydrive to solve document sharing and storage headaches. Pete Choppin Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?zone=CO&article=vista&issue=2836&src=rss Optimize the color for your computer monitor. While it is very difficult to do true color matching, Windows 7 has a new feature that helps to optimize the color for your computer monitor: the Windows 7 Display Color Calibration program. Jack Dunning Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?zone=CO&article=wallysaf&issue=2836&src=rss File Compression For most Mac users, the built-in ZIP compression/uncompression feature will be more than adequate, but StuffIt Expander deals with more file formats. Also, the iPad keeps developing new uses; GearZap's Bluetooth keyboard adds to the iPad's appeal; will Microsoft's Windows Phone marketing blitz pan out?; complacency abounds in the Windows world; and a tip on using Pages to export to ePub files. Wally Wang Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?zone=CO&article=cmptutor&issue=2836&src=rss Other Productivity Programs: OpenOffice.org Last week we looked at using VBA/macros with Microsoft Word. This week we'll start exploring some alternative productivity applications available, specifically OpenOffice.org. Rob Spahitz Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?zone=CO&article=edge&issue=2836&src=rss Netflix is the one to beat in the video-streaming arena. More companies are entering the video streaming fray, some with an eye on directly challenging Netflix. Amazon is the latest company with plans for a subscription service similar to Netflix. Jack Dunning Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?zone=CO&article=letters&issue=2836&src=rss Computer and Internet tips, plus comments on the articles and columns. "Reply for Julie," "Downloading Video," "Key Combos," "YouTube Freeze," "Netflix Label," "Reply to Ron Cerrato" ComputorEdge Staff Fri,03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST