Gone are the days
of the simple websites; of superfluous content and annoying
little distractions. No more tired links to someplace/someone
else's genuine content (I know, I'm guilty too.) The internet
isn't the same as it was even a year ago and we have to keep
pace.
Apple and Microsoft have locked horns and are vigorously
campaigning for your patronage. iLife vs. Windows Live.
Call me a mindless corporate sellout but Apple can kiss it. They
charge a premium for their services, whereas Microsoft is
virtually free. On top of that the new Windows Live suite does
even more than iLife can. Granted, I pick iTunes over Windows
Media Player, but that's all I need.
This is going to happen. You will assimilate, now or later,
resistance is futile. Might as well get it over with now. Yes, I
know I'm pimping for Microsoft, trying to convince you to use
these services. Do or don't, your choice.
For More information, see below. I will leave this information
here for the next few months, for those that are interested.
Got a question? I'm online
I'm going to try to be available all day for the
next several days until everyone is lined out. It
may say that I'm away, but just ignore that. Or you
could just lambast me with obscenities.
Transferring your contacts
and e-mail
Hotmail uses a service from a company called
TrueSwitch to automatically transfer over contacts
and e-mail.
First: Complete your first logon with Hotmail. You will have to change
your
password.
Second: Armed with your old user name (Your email address) and password
from Yahoo and your new user name (Again, your e-mail address) and
password from Hotmail,
go here.
Third: Follow the onscreen directions and your done. I've already tried
it and it
seems to be pretty self-explanatory, but if you have problems you can
call me.
New settings for Outlook or
other e-mail client
Incoming (pop3) server: pop3.live.com (Port 995)
POP SSL required: Yes
Outgoing (smtp) server: smtp.live.com (Port 25 or 587)
Authentication required: Yes (this matches your POP username and password)
Hotmail username and
password
Username: your username is the same as your
e-mail address
Password: the default password until you change it
is bingo1211 but you will have to change the first
time you logon.
If you have problems, call me.
IM and e-mail
Stay in touch. With Messenger, you can chat, swap
photos, and see what’s new with friends. Mail brings
together your Hotmail, Gmail, and other accounts,
along with multiple calendars.
Not all antivirus solutions are created equal, Microsoft Windows Essentials is a
decent platform. Microsoft Windows Essentials will cover
all of your computers for free. But unlike popular
freeware, You never know how good your antivirus software is
until after the fact. Does your software do this:
* Antivirus and antispyware all in one
* Two-way firewall helps stop hackers in their tracks
* Wireless networking security
* Online identity theft protection
* Safety features that help protect your family
* One central hub lets you manage all your covered PCs
* One-click printer sharing
* Automatic software and security updates
* Phishing filter that helps block fraudulent Web sites
* Security for names and passwords on all [covered] computers in the
home
* Fast scans that run in the background
* Automatic version upgrades and virus definition
updates to keep your PC
better protected against continuously evolving threats
* Frees up hard disk space and reduces clutter to speed up PC
response time
* Unused startup applications are disabled for faster PC startup
* Intelligent and automated backup of photos, music, and other
documents
* Easy file restoration
* Smart and automated online photo backup for all your computers
(protect
your memories by backing it up to a 50GB online
location)
Keep your latest files with you, no matter which
computer you're using. Install it on your computers.
Keep your files in sync, share files with friends and
access your computers remotely.
