Kinnelon Security Shredding on May 4, 2013

With tax season over, you can turn to clearing out the unwanted paperwork and getting it securely and confidentially banished... 

How? With Kinnelon's Security Shredding Event taking place on May 4th, 2013.

Here are the details so you can start collecting and preparing now for those documents you want disposed of securely!

SECURITY SHREDDING - Confidential and Secure 

WHEN: Saturday, May 4 from 9 AM until Noon… 

WHO: Security Shredding of Morris Plains, NJ 

WHERE: Behind the Borough Hall where Volunteers will be ready to help you 

WHY:  For a multitude of reasons!

• A unique opportunity for confidential and secure treatment of your personal information 
• Optimum security… Dispose of important but obsolete personal documents. Don’t just toss personal information in the trash…especially after tax season. 
• Using the latest state-of-the art equipment…Done in the most secure way while you watch. 
• Fully bonded and insured. 
• Makes disposing of documents easy, safe and economical. 
• Drive in, unload your papers, drive out with peace of mind 
• It's economical and safe! 

Just a $5.00 donation per box…

Please note that boxes should be no larger than 14”W x18”L and 10” D.

Here's what particularly wonderful about this event. 

Not only is it a great opportunity to get rid of personal and tax documents, but in the process you support the Friends of the Kinnelon Library!

We look forward to seeing you and helping you with your security shredding!

Date Change for Internet Security for Your PC -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library will be Thur April 25, 2013 @ 7 PM

Those interested in the talk at the Kinnelon Library on Internet Security, originally shown as scheduled for tomorrow Thursday April 18, should make note of the change to Thursday April 25, one week from tomorrow.

Sorry for the Confusion,

Ted

Internet Security for Your PC -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thur April 25, 2013 @ 7 PM

Taking Care of Your Computer

All About Internet Security for Your PC

Commercial and Free Anti-Virus, Firewall, and Other

Security Software for Your PC or MAC

   

Is It Really Free?

Putting Your Money at Risk

Pop-Ups?

Phishing?

Using the Same Password for Everything?

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday, April 25 at 7 PM, which is the 3rd of 9 such planned talks this year, roughly a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your Windows PC, new or old, with special attention in Part 3 to:

• The difference between Free and For-Pay Internet Security (IS) Software
• When You Need One or the Other 
• Which Commercial Software to Buy (if you have to)
• What Software You May Need for Additional Protection
• What Anti-Virus and Firewall Software Can Protect You From and What It Can't
• What to Do If You Get Infected 
• How To Configure Your AV and Firewall (if you have to)
• How to Take Care of Anti-Spam Software
• What to Do On-line and What Not to Do

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?
2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"
3) Why does my computer ... ?
4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.
5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted
PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP

Photo Credits: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/computers-internet/internet-and-other-services/7-online-blunders/overview/7-online-blunders-ov.htm

Talk at The Kinnelon Library Thurs. Mar. 28 @ 7PM -- Taking Care of Your Computer For Free -- Buying a New Computer Now -- What Should I Buy?

In The Market for a New Computer???

Don't Know What to Buy or Pay?

High End Computer -- Possibly Too Expensive

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Library on this and other computers that I like this Thursday, March 28 at 7 PM. I will cover the following topics:

• What Computers Should You Buy Now?
• Tablets, Laptops, and Desktops
• How Much Should You Pay and Where Should You Buy Them
• What Computers Will Last the Longest Time
• What Do You Need if You Just Want to Surf the Web and Do Email?

And, as usual we will have Open Mike: Ask Your Questions, Bring in Your Laptop or Device for advice.

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.


~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 7, Vista and XP, and Android and IOS/Apple Devices

PPS: Note this is a change of date from March 21 to March 28

Photo Credits: http://www.pwelverumandsun.com/history

All About WiFi -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thur Feb. 21 @ 7 PM

1st Talk of 2013

Taking Care of Your Computer

All About WiFi

Routers, Computers, Printers, Phones, Tablets

   

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday Feb. 21, at 7 PM, which is the 1st of 9 such planned talks this year, roughly a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your Windows PC, new or old, with special attention in Part 1 to:

• WiFi is 2 Way Radio for Computers and Computing Devices 
• How WiFi Works on Routers, Computers, Phones, & Tablets, Printers … 
• How to Keep WiFi Safe – Encryption, Types and Uses
• How to Make WiFi Fast – Wireless-N and soon, Wireless AC
• How to Set Up WiFi on Individual Devices 
• When You Should Use WiFi and When You Should Not 
• How Printing (and Scanning and Faxing) with WiFi is a Special Case

Make Sure You Get WiFi When You Need It -- Your Own!

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?
2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"
3) Why does my computer ... ?
4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.
5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted

Quid Pro Quo

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP

Hands on Windows Maintenance & Year End Wrap Up -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thur Dec 20 @ 7 PM

9th and Last in the 2012 Series

Taking Care of Your Computer

 2013 is Coming!

Are You Ready!

Feel Like You Aren't Winning?

Worried that You Are Under Attack?

Everybody Has to Start Someplace! Even Beginners Can Succeed!

Here is a Year End  ReCap of Some of the
Items We Have Covered This Year!

And ...

What You Should Be Doing Through the Year to Come

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday Dec. 20, at 7 PM, which is the 9th of 9 such talks this year, a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your Windows PC, new or old, with special attention in Part 9 to:

A ReCap of Subjects covered in all Previous 8 Talks:

1) Disinfection with Free Software -- Also Restore and Recover

2) Free Software for Making Bootable Backups of Your Windows PC

3) Best Computers Discounts -- Where and How to Buy a PC, Laptop, Desktop, or Tablet

4) Best Free Software -- to Replace MS Office, Commercial Anti-Virus, etc.

5) How to Work on Your Own PC -- From Buying Replacement Hardware to Getting into the Box

6) How Run Scheduled Backups with MS Supplied Software and How to Buy Backup Hardware

7) How to Print Anything Cheaply in Windows, What Printers to Buy, Free Software to Use

8) Why Bootable Backups are Important and How to Do Them, from Hands-On to Hardware

And, As Always we will have our Open Mike period at the end of the talk and demo, so you can find out why your computer isn't doing what you want:

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?

2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"

3) Why does my computer ... ?

4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.

5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP

Photo Credits:

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/how-to-tech/how-to-know-if-your-computer-is-infected.htm

http://www.scottsdaleairparkit.com/2011/11/09/1020/

http://uk.skullcandy.com/blog/2011/05/02/study-proves-stuff-you-already-knew-good-job-studiers

Taking Care of Your Computer for Free -- Hands on Windows Bootable Backups -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Wed Nov 28 at 7PM

To Boot or Not to Boot, That is the Question

OK, Which Offers Better Protection?

Anyway, I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 7 PM, which is the 8th of 9 such talks this year, a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your Windows PC, new or old, with special attention in Part 8 to:

Bootable Backups

1) Why You Need Them

2) How to Make Them

3) Where and How to Buy Backup Drives and Drive Cases.

4) Why You Should Buy Your Own Drive and Case and not a Pre-Packaged External Drive

5) How to Get Up and Running after a System Drive Failure in Just a Few Minutes.

And, As Always we will have our Open Mike period at the end of the talk and demo, so you can find out why your computer isn't doing what you want:

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?

2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"

3) Why does my computer ... ?

4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.

5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP

Photo Credits: http://www.emergingrunner.com/2011/06/barefoot-but-for-my-shoe.html
and http://www.vtarmynavy.com/belleville-boots.htm