Often times we notice that some of the monitors we work on are not set to their optimal resolution. Most monitors these days are capable of resolutions in access of the old 800x600 of years past. Confused? No worries. We will give you a step by step guide to help you chose the best resolution for, well, you.
1. Start by right clicking on your desktop with your mouse and select “properties”
2. Select the “settings” tab
3. Move the “screen resolution” slider bar to the right one notch, you will see a small gray preview in the top part of the window.
4. When you find a resolution you would like to try out select “apply” and see if that works for you, if not, try another, and another.
Some video cards may only support 2 or 3 options, while others may have many options. Find the setting that works best for you. A good rule of thumb is that most websites are designed for a minimum resolution of 1024x768. 1280x1024 and higher resolutions can up take some getting used to, but after a short time it’s worth it.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Holiday Shopping Safety
Holiday Shopping Online—An Identity Thief's Favorite Time of Year
For most of us, the holiday season is one of joy, family, and happiness. These warm feelings coupled with crazy store lines and time constraints can create a distraction and sense of urgency while shopping online. Hackers know this is the best time of the year to capture personal information, and use it. In the commotion of the holiday season, it’s also easy to overlook the extra charges on your cards. You can even have your identity stolen and can lose much more than a few hundred or even few thousand dollars. So before you enter your information into a website we ask that you follow a few guidelines.
1. When you receive emails from websites with sale information, coupons, etc., do not click on the link in the email as this could lead you to a phishing site, instead type in the web address into your browser and write down any coupon codes from the email so you can redeem them if they are in fact valid.
2. Only buy items from reputable websites. If you find a great deal but have never heard of the seller before don’t be afraid to search the internet for reviews and check the validity of the website. This step may take a few minutes but can save you a few months or more of hassle if your identity gets stolen.
3. Look for “https://” in the address bar before entering any personal information.
4. Look for a little yellow lock (like the one in the picture to the left) somewhere on the bottom of your browser, this means the website is secure.
Enjoy shopping safely this holiday season!
For most of us, the holiday season is one of joy, family, and happiness. These warm feelings coupled with crazy store lines and time constraints can create a distraction and sense of urgency while shopping online. Hackers know this is the best time of the year to capture personal information, and use it. In the commotion of the holiday season, it’s also easy to overlook the extra charges on your cards. You can even have your identity stolen and can lose much more than a few hundred or even few thousand dollars. So before you enter your information into a website we ask that you follow a few guidelines.
1. When you receive emails from websites with sale information, coupons, etc., do not click on the link in the email as this could lead you to a phishing site, instead type in the web address into your browser and write down any coupon codes from the email so you can redeem them if they are in fact valid.
2. Only buy items from reputable websites. If you find a great deal but have never heard of the seller before don’t be afraid to search the internet for reviews and check the validity of the website. This step may take a few minutes but can save you a few months or more of hassle if your identity gets stolen.
3. Look for “https://” in the address bar before entering any personal information.
4. Look for a little yellow lock (like the one in the picture to the left) somewhere on the bottom of your browser, this means the website is secure.
Enjoy shopping safely this holiday season!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
New Video soon
Hello everyone. We will have a new video for you soon. Good tips and techniques soon to come.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Introduction
Welcome to the Stellar Wind Tech Services blog. We will be compiling our knowledge and giving free tips and techniques here for all your technological devices on a regular basis. The first installment will be up shortly, please keep up with us for some interesting content very soon.
We will also give brief reviews and information on new tech gear we feel might be a good addition to your collection.
Also, for all your tech needs in the Elgin, IL and Lombard, IL areas please visit us at www.StellarWindTechServices.com
We will also give brief reviews and information on new tech gear we feel might be a good addition to your collection.
Also, for all your tech needs in the Elgin, IL and Lombard, IL areas please visit us at www.StellarWindTechServices.com
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