Infected Photo Frames

 

This is not really something about making the most of the Internet, but a weird way of getting your computer infected by a virus.

Just attach an infected photo frame to your computer and you catch something nasty.

Sounds weird.

But this article says it's true.

Hardware, Screens and Mice

 

I’m a great believer in using wide screens and cordless mice on computers, as in many cases these increase productivity.

A decent cordless mouse is now about £20.

I Hate Laptops

 

I do, as they get dropped and stolen.

But, now that I am alone and I have two dogs to look after, I like to spend more time in the kitchen. As we have a wireless network here on the stud, a laptop was a sensible solution.

I bought an affordable HP from eBuyer on the recommendation of my son, George, and it works well. All I did was type in the network password.

But as with all laptops the pointing device is awful.

So in PC-World, I bought a Logitech LX7 Cordless Optical Mouse.

It works well and improves the experience no end.

Wide-screen Displays

 

I've just added a wide-screen flat-panel display to my computer.

It strikes me that this is a better shape for a PC display, as you get more programs in the task bar at the bottom and the low height of the display fits well on a desk.

Recycling A Computer

 

I have just got rid of a large number of old computers with a company called Cambridge Computer Recycling by the football ground in the Newmarket Road.

No charge either.

Dell Computer Installation

 

I used to recommend Dell computers highly in that their systems, delivery and support were all you could want.

However, I've just installed a new machine for Celia and getting it to perform well has been a nightmare. The computer was loaded with a whole load of junk that I would never buy.

For instance, there was a program called the Dell Network Analyser, which all it seemed to do was chew up 99% of the CPU. Once I'd deleted this piece of junk, the machine ran a lot better.

There was also the garbage from AOL, which no-one serious ever uses. Norton Host was something I didn't want to.

I just wish they wouldn't add all this unnecessary software when they sell a machine. It would be so easy to write a small software downloader, that gave you the choice of what Dell recommended products you needed to add.