Category Archives: Computer Stuff

Default Text and Formatting in Gmail

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Default text size, font, and formatting is now available in Gmail via. Google Labs. Just log into Gmail, go to “Settings” and click the “Labs” tab, and then locate “Default Text Styling” by Johnathan K. “Would you prefer Times New … Continue reading →

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WordPress Updates: Improved (A Lot)

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

WordPress Updates seem to have improved greatly over time. Within the last year, automatic updates were integrated into WordPress by use of FTP Server Support. A while ago (over a year now), I made a blog post that explained my … Continue reading →

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Advantages of a Notebook over a Desktop

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

What are the advantages of a Notebook/Laptop over a Desktop? Besides portability, a notebook does not actually have many advantages over a desktop. If you need portability, go with a notebook, but if you plan on only using the notebook … Continue reading →

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Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo: Which one should I use?

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

What of the popular disposable email hosts is the best? Today, we have three major email hosting: Gmail, Hotmail/MSN/Live, and Yahoo. It seems that they are all pretty much the same, but in this article we will take a deeper … Continue reading →

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Free Computer Support

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Where can I find free computer support? What’s the best one? Is it safe? Are there experts there? All of these questions get asked a lot in many places over the Internet. I think I have a solution for those … Continue reading →

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Now using Twitter to broaden visitors

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

We are now using Twitter (after the effort required in getting it set up and working) to link back to our newest posts. You can view our not-very-exciting twitter page at: twitter.com/zylstra555 This be thanks to a plugin called: “WP … Continue reading →

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Laptop Backlights and Inverters

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Can a laptop backlight or inverter be replaced? Yes. Unfortunately, there is no “general” way to replace all of them. Typically, the inverters are located right below the physical panel. These are very easy to replace, just find a proper … Continue reading →

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WP-Security-Check WordPress Plugin

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Does the WP Security Check WordPress Plugin work in version 2.8.6 or version 2.8? No. WordPress Security Check plugin does not work in 2.8.6 — not with proper functionality at least. If you rename your tables inside this plugin, it … Continue reading →

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What does ytimg mean?

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

What is ytimg.com? Ytimg.com , or i.ytimg.com stands for “YouTube Image”. Ytimg.com is where Google stores their thumbnails. You will see in your web browser that your browser is reading from ytimg.com. This is no safety concern and nothing that … Continue reading →

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The Sims 3:Ubuntu Fullscreen Issues

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Issue: The Sims 3 under Ubuntu Linux with PlayOnLinux or WINE will not run in fullscreen mode An easy fix to this problem: (it must be done each time you start the game) Open up your Options menu (The “…” … Continue reading →

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