18 technology tips

Technology can be as frustrating as it is fun and useful. Over the years, we’ve collected a few tips from this site and others to help you tame your technology and get the most out of it. Here are eighteen of ‘em:

Prevent malware from taking over by simply changing your anti-virus extension.
Easy search engine tricks for when just typing in what you want isn’t bringing up the right results.
Got an old slow PC? Here are 5 tips for speeding up older Windows PCs.
When turning your wireless off and back on again doesn’t take care of the problem, WebWorkerDaily has another suggestion you can try before calling your wireless provider and being on hold for half an hour.
OpenOffice does practically everything MicrosoftOffice does – for free.
You don’t need to spend money – use free products and services to protect your computer from viruses and other baddies.
If you’ve lost your serial number for Microsoft Office and need it, here’s a way to get it back.
The iPillow is a device you make yourself, so you can listen to a headphone device while you sleep without risk of getting tangled in the earphone cords.
Laptops can cause neck and backstrain – use your laptop ergonomically.
It’s not obvious how to password protect Word documents.
“Shred” your hard drive files so no one can ever recover them – very important if you want to sell an old computer to a stranger.
A bunch of time-saving Word keyboard shortcuts.
Save yourself a bunch of clicks by setting up Windows so you can open files and folders with a single click.
Several ways to reduce cord clutter.
Another collection of keyboard shortcuts for a variety of programs.
Don’t get RSI – let WorkRave push you to take breaks.
How to clean a laptop or desktop.
HotKeyBind lets you make your own keyboard shortcuts in Windows.