Things to Do!!! With a home PC

This blog is inspired by a client of mine who wanted to know what a home pc was for besides solitaire. I thought it was a funny, but good idea for a blog. I know that alot of you readers have plenty to do on your computer, but this is for the person, who doesn't have a clue and would like to have one.

So... first things first. What you use your PERSONAL computer for is PERSONAL. I can't tell you what to do on it. I can provide ideas, give suggestions, and possibly spark some inspiration, but thats about it. So I will do my best to do just that.

1. It all depends on your hobbies. Your computer combined with the internet can provide a wealth of possibilities. If you like photography, you can start using different photo editing tools along with a digital camera, to create a photo liberary. Then you can upload those photos onto the internet to share with your friends and family

2. The internet is almost a must, but not always. Go to your local computer store and buy a video game. There are so many out there to choose from. Action, Adventure, Shoot em' up games, Stragity, etc.

3. Step out of your comfort zone. Try something new. The computer is so open to so many possibilities. You can use it to learn, to teach, to play, to discover. One good idea would be to subscribe to a computer magazine and gain ideas from there.

I guess, if I could sum all this up into a few simple ideas it would be this. Get high speed internet if you don't already have it, Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, try something new, and look into different resources for good ideas.

I hope this helps.

David Shay
Computer Guys

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Programs that are a must for any PC User!

Hey guys, here is a list of programs you should have on your computer

AVG Free Edition

You can see in previous blogs how I am not a big fan of some of the more "main stream" anti virus programs like Norton, etc. This anti virus is FREE, works wonders, low maintenance, and Free

Click Here

Spy bot search and destroy

Some people like it, some don't. For the ones who don't, they don't know what they are talking about. Its a great program with a lot of add-ons in the advanced section that are a awesome

click below



Ad Aware

You know... I'll admit it, I didn't like this program at first, and I still don't use it too often, but I will say this, where spybot fails, ad aware normally cleans up the rest.

Click Here

Spyware Blaster

Spyware blaster isn't a program that will clean and scan your computer. What it will do is prevent Active-X based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs from being installed in the first place. With its auto update feature, this program will stay up to date on its own as well. Everyone loves this program and why shouldn't they! Here is the download link for it

Click Here

Firefox

This is a web browser I will always love. Not only is it safe and secure, but it has all sorts of add-ons to it including an ftp program "fire ftp," themes, and other neat toys

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Object Docks

I love this little windows tool bar toy. You know hot on the macs, there is this tool bar at the bottom that expands and retracts when you move your mouse over it? This is the program. Install this and impress your friends with your extra cool computer!

Click Here!

There are a lot more programs then this, but these are some of my fav. More are to come!

Thanks,
David Shay
Computer Guys
(951) 743-3895
david@computerguys.cc