<?xml version='1.0' encoding='windows-1252'?><rss xmlns:atom='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' version='2.0'><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:14:23 +0000</lastBuildDate><title>Blog - Linda's Computer Stop</title><description/><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/index.htm</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>90</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-1731581505902168118</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:14:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-07-22T10:14:23.637-04:00</atom:updated><title>SpeedUpMyPC Review</title><atom:summary type='text'>Uniblue recently released Version 3 of SpeedUpMyPC and I think it's super!  So many features and so easy to use ... a really good way to keep your computer running at peak performance.

I've reviewed it at my website, here:
SpeedUpMyPC Review</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/07/speedupmypc-review.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2636102032585423638</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 12:56:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-05-12T08:56:40.447-04:00</atom:updated><title>Online Classes in Microsoft Office</title><atom:summary type='text'>Just a quick note to let you know I've updated my Excel 201 class to now include Excel 2007. The classes started yesterday but the enrollment is open until May 18 ... hope to see you there!

Online Classes in Microsoft Office


</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/05/online-classes-in-microsoft-office.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-963819550760590144</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:36:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-04-11T15:36:53.781-04:00</atom:updated><title>Cutting Edge PowerPoint 2007 for Dummies, by Geetesh Bajaj</title><atom:summary type='text'>Geetesh Bajaj has written his Cutting Edge PowerPoint 2007 for Dummies and I love it. I reviewed it at Amazon and I have an excerpted tutorial from it at my website here:

Cutting Edge PowerPoint 2007 for Dummies, by Geetesh Bajaj</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/04/cutting-edge-powerpoint-2007-for.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-6171990529044750181</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:56:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-04-05T11:56:55.823-04:00</atom:updated><title>Conditional Formatting in Excel 2007</title><atom:summary type='text'>I've finished one more Office 2007 tutorial ... hopefully this productive period of mine will continue ;-)

Conditional Formatting in Excel 2007</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/04/conditional-formatting-in-excel-2007.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-3623765427768285723</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:24:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-03-29T15:24:40.179-04:00</atom:updated><title>Testimonials from my site visitors</title><atom:summary type='text'>How I spent my Saturday afternoon....

I have been saving all the really  nice emails I get from folks when my website helps them with a problem.  Generally, once I've collected a few, I add them to my Testimonials page, but yesterday I noticed I hadn't updated this page since June of 2006!

So, I spent the whole day today updating it ... man, people are so damn nice!!

Testimonials from my site </atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/03/testimonials-from-my-site-visitors.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-9076004919809300941</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:19:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-03-21T13:19:26.678-04:00</atom:updated><title>Microsoft Word 2007 Mail Merge Tutorial</title><atom:summary type='text'>Finally I'm getting my site, ebooks, and online classes updated to include Office 2007 ... so, now you can download my free mail merge tutorial ebook for Word 2007!

Microsoft Word Mail Merge Tutorial</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/03/microsoft-word-2007-mail-merge-tutorial.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-7208394616744541506</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:56:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-02-05T17:59:49.534-05:00</atom:updated><title>Online Classes in Microsoft Excel 2007</title><atom:summary type='text'>Just wanted to let you know I've finally finished updating my Excel 101 online class to include Excel 2007!  Hopefully I'm on a roll here and I'll be getting my other online classes 2007 compatible too, but so far Excel 101 is the only one I've finished.  You can learn more about the classes and sign up here:

Online Classes in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word

I'll let </atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/02/online-classes-in-microsoft-excel-2007.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-4737285826192465390</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-01-06T10:05:42.729-05:00</atom:updated><title>Background Processes</title><atom:summary type='text'>Background Processes

Uniblue's Process Library has updated their free process scanner and I think it works really well ... and yes, it's totally FREE ... not something you click then have to pay for.  Once you click the above link for my Background Processes page, click the link for the New and Improved Process Scanner and you will be taken to the Process Scanner page ... just click the green </atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/01/background-processes.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-7073668353463759689</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:49:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-12-23T15:49:09.644-05:00</atom:updated><title>New Version of Registry Booster from Uniblue</title><atom:summary type='text'>Registry Booster from Uniblue

This link is to my review of Registry Booster, which I'm happy to tell you has been upgraded to version 2.  The new version is working great on my Windows XP system and I highly recommend it.

Happy Holidays!</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/12/new-version-of-registry-booster-from.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-1324959938054710777</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:07:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-12-21T19:15:16.830-05:00</atom:updated><title>To SharePoint or NOT to SharePoint</title><atom:summary type='text'>One of my biggest dilemmas recently has been whether I want to pay my domain host so I can access their SharePoint server from my website and therefore be able to see how it works with Office 2007.  Since SharePoint is such a big part of how Office 2007 works, I've been hesitant to write ebooks about it or add it to my online class curriculum, because I don't feel I can teach it correctly unless </atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/12/to-sharepoint-or-not-to-sharepoint.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2710873472942445160</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:25:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-11-02T13:29:47.477-04:00</atom:updated><title>Vista Compatibility</title><atom:summary type='text'>I've been fighting with some software, trying to get it to work correctly on my new laptop which runs Windows Vista Ultimate and I came across this site which lets you know which versions of software will work with Vista ... so I thought I'd share it with you all:

http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Vista_Software_Compatibility_List

It's pretty complete and, so far, I've been able to </atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/11/vista-compatibility.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-7431947496385279916</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-10-30T09:14:39.774-04:00</atom:updated><title>Vic the Music Packrat</title><atom:summary type='text'>You all remember my buddy, Vic Ferri, who wrote all those great articles for my ezine?  Well, his real love has always been music and he's got an amazing collection.  Check this out!

http://www.angelfire.com/music6/vic/

And, notice the link at the top!  He can convert your old vinyl albums (or any other music you want) into MP3s and CDs!

As always, this guy is a genius!</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/10/vic-music-packrat.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2989174914941284957</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:19:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-06-06T08:20:07.287-04:00</atom:updated><title>Opening Office 2007 files</title><atom:summary type='text'>Just in case you are receiving files from people using Office 2007 and haven't heard about this yet ... you can download Microsoft's compatibility pack so you can open these 2007 files in earlier versions of Office.

Download details: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/06/opening-office-2007-files.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-3664158040434737548</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 19:40:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-05-31T15:40:41.517-04:00</atom:updated><title>Windows</title><atom:summary type='text'>Windows

I have Windows Vista installed on my new laptop, but I really haven't had the time to write any tutorials for my website about it, but I am including more and more links to good Windows Vista tutorial sites on my Windows page, so you should check back often to see what I've added. Also, if you know of any really good sites that teach or troubleshoot Windows Vista, please visit my website</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/05/windows.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-7381261068872347381</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-05-10T12:39:06.013-04:00</atom:updated><title>Finally, I got Vista and I'm NOT impressed</title><atom:summary type='text'>My laptop died and I decided it was time to get a new one, rather than have it repaired ... so, I figured what the heck, I'll get one with Vista installed ... so, I got Vista Ultimate.

Ultimate what, I'm not sure.  I just don't see why anyone would spend money to get Vista instead of XP .... typical of Microsoft, both Vista and Office 2007 don't really offer much new, but everything has been </atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/05/finally-i-got-vista-and-im-not.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-1685230716227707741</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:37:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-04-26T15:40:45.106-04:00</atom:updated><title>Entering the world of Windows Vista</title><atom:summary type='text'>Well, my laptop bit the dust so, rather than spend the money to repair it at this point, I decided to buy a new one.  For many reasons, but mostly becuz I've been wanting to try Windows Vista and everyone I talk to tells me that upgrading to Vista is a nightmare, but getting Vista on a new machine is pretty painless, so that's what I did.  The new laptop is due to arrive in about two weeks, so </atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/04/entering-world-of-windows-vista.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-6954830767081613072</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:33:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-04-11T15:38:52.671-04:00</atom:updated><title>Bought Office 2007</title><atom:summary type='text'>I can't believe it.  I was on the original beta testing team for Office 2007 .... plus I write ebook tutorials on Office and support Microsoft in many ways .... then they invite me to the official "launch" and, becuz of my mom, I can't go .... I was supposed to get a free copy of Office 2007 there .... so, even though I've done all I've done, I still had to go buy my copy of Office 2007, just </atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/04/bought-office-2007.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2313210362158976363</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:39:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-04-03T10:43:13.370-04:00</atom:updated><title>Mom and I are home!</title><atom:summary type='text'>Well, we had a WONDERFUL time on our cruise.  Mom was actually able to get into a routine and had a lot of fun (especially in the casino LOL).  She ate really well (and so did I *grrr*) .... so we both gained weight (good for her and sucks for me).  Now, we are both trying to adjust to being home ... mom's a little confused ... Yesterday I saw her sitting on the end of her bed and I asked her "</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/04/mom-and-i-are-home.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-1853638311621932717</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:09:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-03-19T14:13:44.286-04:00</atom:updated><title>Heading off on a cruise!</title><atom:summary type='text'>Just wanted to let you all know that I'm heading off on a Caribbean cruise this week .... I'm taking my mom, for her 90th birthday.  For the first time ever, I am shutting down all orders and communication on my website.  If you should order something from me, the order will not be processed by me until I return on April 2nd.

I need to take this time .... for me and my mom.  Hope you understand.</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/03/heading-off-on-cruise.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-6557578676150543916</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:38:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-02-26T15:42:42.954-05:00</atom:updated><title>Free Spyware Scan</title><atom:summary type='text'>Just cuz I love all of Uniblue's products, I'm using their anti-spyware software now.  I'm liking it.  And, you can test it by doing a free scan of your computer.

Here's a link to try the free spyware scan

Free Spyware Scan</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/02/free-spyware-scan.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-5379359984167971130</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:55:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-02-14T12:59:33.927-05:00</atom:updated><title>I can't go to Microsoft's "launch" of Vista/Office 2007</title><atom:summary type='text'>I'm so pissed.  I thought  I had everything covered in planning for me to be able to go to this Microsoft  "launch" tomorrow .... My brother-in-law was taking the day off tomorrow so I  could take my mom there for the day .... I was supposed to drive down tonite,  but now this damn snow has cancelled that one (if it was just me, I'd risk driving ... but I can't take those kind of chances with mom</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/02/i-cant-go-to-microsofts-launch-of.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2113057821035799388</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-01-17T19:02:20.932-05:00</atom:updated><title>A new blog I'm starting</title><atom:summary type='text'>So far, blogs to me have been all business .... one about my computer stuff and one about my Sims 2 downloads .... well, now it's getting personal.

If you want to know what I'm up to, hop over to http://thecaregiversblog.blogspot.com/</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/01/new-blog-im-starting.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-116863807603689261</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:39:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-01-12T16:41:16.050-05:00</atom:updated><title>Free Trial version of Office 2007</title><atom:summary type='text'>If anyone is interested, Microsoft has a downloadable version of Office 2007 available.  It's a free trial and it expires two months after you install it.  A great way to see if you like it or not:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/greattips/trial/default.mspx</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/01/free-trial-version-of-office-2007.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-116333598472523348</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2006-11-12T07:53:04.783-05:00</atom:updated><title>Instructions about my products and services</title><atom:summary type='text'>Instructions about my products and services

People keep writing to me asking what's the difference between my online classes, my ebooks, and my CD ... and I keep updating my site trying to make this as clear as possible.  This page *should* explain it all .... hopefully.</atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2006/11/instructions-about-my-products-and.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-116152661925176048</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2006 14:05:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2006-10-23T20:41:56.400-04:00</atom:updated><title>Health issues on the homefront</title><atom:summary type='text'>I'm telling you, it's ALWAYS something!  A few weeks ago, my mom had a stroke and I made the big decision to quit my job and become her fulltime caregiver.  I had no problem making this decision ... it's the least I can do for my 89-year-old mom who has devoted most of her adult life to her kids.  So, I figured I'd take advantage of this and spend a lot more time working on my website when mom </atom:summary><link>http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2006/10/health-issues-on-homefront.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Linda)</author></item></channel></rss>