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Tips Jump to:  Shopping - Challenges - Using Your Computer - Misc Shopping Inkjet Cartridges - I think we all know that printers are sold cheap so that the companies can make their money from outrageous prices for inkjet cartridges. Make printer ink last as long as possible. Change your printer setting to the draft or econofast setting when possible. Also, be sure and print something every week so that your ink flows smoothly and doesn't dry up. Also, before you print anything from your computer, always scroll down and see how many pages it is going to take. Or use the "Print Preview" button. You may find that you don't need to print all the pages (like with bank statements), of that if you use a smaller font you can use less paper. Challenges Broken CD's - If you have a CD that is scratched and giving you problems, try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol. Pour some on a soft cloth, and then run the cloth back and forth from the center of the CD to the outer edge until the scratches are gone. Cleaning - I'm sure you've noticed that electronics seem to be magnets for dust. So save time and energy by cleaning them with something that is also a magnet for dust, and will remove it quickly and thoroughly. Use old dryer sheets. You can throw them away after you dust. You aren't wasting paper towels, and you don't have to clean them like rags. Just be sure not to clean sensitive computer or television screens with them. Installing New Software - Installing new software on a computer can be a breeze, or it can lead to wide-eyed stares of frustration. Before you install new software on your computer, anticipate possible problems. Always read the "updated file" that comes with your program - usually called the "readme" file. Then go to the webpage of the manufacturer and look up the program you are planning on installing. If there are known problems, it will tell you how to fix them and give you links to "patches" or additional files you need to download so as not to have problems. You can save yourself a lot of aggravation and even a computer crash by taking the time to check this information. Water Spills - If you should spill water on your keyboard, here is what to do. Immediately turn off the computer Do not try and use the keyboard to see if it is working. Unplug the keyboard and turn it upside down. Don't shake it. Just let it sit upside down, drain, and dry for 24 hours. Then see if it works. Using Your Computer Google It - When you have a problem of any kind, whether it may household maintenance, health or with your children, make good use of the Internet. Just Google your problem. There is a wealth of information on the Internet. I think sometimes we don't think about how much time or energy we can save if we look for help, or how much we can learn.   Misc Bundle Your Services - When possible, bundle your services, or get them all from the same carrier.  We changed our Internet, television, and phone service to the same company and we saved quite a bit of money.

 

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