Links to help you
Tips and downloads that make your digital life easier
Password List: Download and print this form to keep track of the passwords you have been assigned or selected. For example, your email passwords, travel site passwords etc. all in one place. (You
(You need Acrobat Reader to view this file.) Computer Updates: Make sure to keep your key programs on your computer (such as Windows, Java, Adobe and Norton) updated. Your computer integrity and security depend upon regular updates to these programs. It is easy to ignore these updates but over the long run keeping up to date will ensure smooth functioning of your computer and digital life.
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Passwords: Passwords are so important to our digital life. Usually people forget them and spend an inordinate amount of time trying to figure them out or resetting them repeatedly. If only there was a way you could have a strong password that you could remember. Click here for a quick tutorial on creating a strong password. It's easier than you think! (Link not working...click here). If you have more time, read this excellent article about how passwords are hacked so you can avoid the common mistakes when creating them.
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high speed internet and speed test
Check cable modem availability: Click on this link to see if cable modem
access through Comcast Broadband is available.
On left hand side click on "Availability" then enter your
address and email.
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Test the speed of your current connection: How fast is your
current connection? Please make sure to click "Begin Test" the site unfortunately offers other items for sale but test is a good one.
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Digital Camera resources
Imaging Resource:
This site extensively compares and reviews digital cameras and their
output. The reviews are extensive and
informative, the best part is that you have access to all this information for
free. There is another feature of this
site the "Amazing Comparometer"
which lets you see the actual, unmodified camera images side-by-side, so
you can scroll around and see exactly how various devices compare.
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Digital Photography Review: Another page that
includes reviews pictures and lots of detailed information about digital
cameras.
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