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11/22/2017

Save your PowerPoint presentation as a "PowerPoint Show" (.ppsx) and it will open directly to the slideshow

09/19/2017

I got this clip from the NATCA Archie Awards, where NATCA gives out awards for the best ATC. Remarkably, the captains inability to turn on autopilot requires...

03/10/2016

We have received many calls regarding WINDOWS 10, is it Free?
We hope this helps

Just begin the installation process and install Windows 10 like you normally would. One of the first screens you’ll see will ask you to enter your product key so you can “Activate Windows.” However, you can just click the “I don’t have a product key” link at the bottom of the window and Windows will allow you to continue the installation process. You may be asked to enter a product key later in the process, too–if you are, just look for a similar small link to skip that screen.

When you select this option, you’ll be able to install either “Windows 10 Home” or “Windows 10 Pro.” Bear in mind that, if you plan to pay to upgrade to the paid version later, it’ll be cheaper to upgrade to Windows 10 Home, so you may want to install the Home version. Whatever version you choose, Windows 10 will install normally. The Cosmetic Limitations

Initially, you won’t notice a difference. Eventually, Windows will start nagging you a tiny bit. First, you’ll notice a watermark in the bottom-right corner of your screen. You’ll also see a “Windows isn’t activated. Activate Windows now.” link at the bottom of the Settings app. This is the only form of nag you’ll see–there are no pop-up windows, for example.

Second, you’ll be unable to change your desktop wallpaper and from the Personalization > Background screen in the Settings app. You’ll see a “You need to activate Windows before you can personalize your PC” message at the top of this window, and the options for changing your wallpaper will be grayed out.

You can still change your wallpaper in other ways, however. For example, you can right-click an image in File Explorer and select “Set as desktop background.” You could also open an image in the Photos app, click the menu button, click “Set as,” and click “Set as background.” Windows 7 eventually switched you back to a black background, but Windows 10 doesn’t seem to

How to Upgrade Windows 10 to an Activated Version

With Windows 10, you can now pay to upgrade a “non-genuine” copy of Windows to a licensed one. Open the Settings app and head to Update & Security > Activation. You’ll see a “Go to Store” button that will take you to the Windows Store if Windows isn’t licensed.

In the Store, you can purchase an official Windows license that will activate your PC. The Home version of Windows 10 costs $120, while the Pro version costs $200. This is a digital purchase, and it will immediately cause your current Windows installation to become activated. You don’t need to purchase a physical license.

We installed Windows 10 Professional as an example here, so the Windows Store will only let us purchase the $200 Windows 10 Pro license.

This option may not be available in all countries. The prices here are for the US version of the Windows Store. Microsoft charges different prices in different countries and currencies.

Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 worked about the same way. Microsoft just didn’t officially allow you to download Windows without a product key, and there was no way to fully upgrade to a licensed system from within Windows. That makes this all the more tempting with Windows 10–for example, you can install Windows 10 in Boot Camp on your Mac for free and, if you find yourself using it frequently, you can quickly pay to remove the watermark if that’s worth it for you. It’s like a free demo, and you can use it to make all the virtual machines you like for testing purposes.

Sure, the license agreement may say you’re not supposed to use it without a key, but Microsoft’s license agreements say all sorts of confusing things. Microsoft’s license agreement still forbids using the popular “OEM” copies of Windows 10 on PCs you build yourself. If Microsoft doesn’t want people using unactivaIed copies of Windows 10 for extended periods of time, it can release a system update that disables this do this.

You’ll find Windows 10’s included wallpapers under the C:\Windows\Web folder in File Explorer.

Aside from these basic limitations, your Windows 10 system will continue to work forever. There are no nag prompts aside from the watermark, you’ll get all the system updates, and everything else is completely functional.

The only thing that could change this is a Windows 10 update, but Microsoft has become increasingly lenient since Windows 7.

Feel free to contact My Geek with any questions. Let My Geek be your Geek

03/09/2016

The world of video/television distribution continues to change rapidly as Facebook has announced that it has started testing live video by users. The social network indicated that the feature has already been rolled out to all iPhone users in the U.S. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said in a blog post that it plans to roll out the feature around the world in the coming weeks. Live Video for Android is also in the works.

A new icon now appears under your status update, showing an upper body with a double halo over the head, which apparently translates to “Live Video.” Write a short description of what your audience is going to see, and start filming. You can see the names of friends who are watching, and they can comment.

These streams are also saved to a user’s Timeline just like any other video. Facebook made it clear in its quarterly earnings call on Wednesday that video will be a priority in 2016. Facebook’s move comes just after the Twitter-owned Periscope added the capability for GoPro owners to livestream via their devices.

03/09/2016

PC tip of the day: Minimize all windows with one keystroke Keyboard shortcut:

If you want to see the desktop hit WINDOWS+D. This shortcut minimizes all windows. All of your programs will still be running but they will be minimized on the taskbar. This shortcut is a toggle; hitting WINDOWS+D again will undo minimize all windows.

The WINDOWS+D shortcut is similar to WINDOWS+M but WINDOWS+M is not a toggle. WINDOWS+M also minimizes all windows. To un-minimize them you can hit WINDOWS+SHIFT+M.

Windows 7 allows you to see the desktop in a couple of new ways. You can click on the "square" at the right-most end of the taskbar (to the right of the clock) to see the desktop. You can also hit ALT+TAB (hold the ALT key down and hit TAB one or more times). This cycles through all of the running programs. One of the icons is to show the desktop.

If you want to do things quicker, use your keyboard. In most cases using the keyboard is quicker than using the mouse.

03/08/2016

How to Take Screenshots in Windows 10

A screenshot is an image taken of whatever’s on your screen.

You can take a screenshot on just about any platform, and Windows is no different. It has a bulit-in option that works great for basic tasks, but many third-party programs offer more ease of use and features.

03/07/2016

Why Windows 10 Is Saying “Your Location Has Recently Been Accessed”


Applications can use Windows 10’s location services to view your physical location. You’ll see a system tray icon that reads “Your location has recently been accessed” or “Your location is currently in use” when this happens, and it can get a little annoying.

If you don’t like this, we can disable location access entirely, control which applications have permission to view your location, or just hide the icon so it doesn’t keep reappearing and distracting you. Give your "GEEK" at "MY GEEK" a call and let us help you.

08/28/2014

HP Power Cord Recall

Units

5,577,000 in the U.S. and 446,700 in Canada

Description

This recall involves Hewlett-Packard’s LS-15 AC power cord. The power cords were distributed with HP and Compaq notebook and mini notebook computers and with AC adapter-powered accessories such as docking stations. The power cords are black in color and have an “LS-15” molded mark on the AC adapter end of the power cord.

Incidents/Injuries

HP has received 29 reports of power cords overheating and melting or charring resulting in two claims of minor burns and 13 claims of minor property damage.

Remedy

Customers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled power cords and contact Hewlett-Packard to order a free replacement. Consumers can continue to use the computer on battery power.

Sold at

Notebook and mini notebook computers and accessories were sold with the AC power cords at computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.hp.com worldwide from September 2010 through June 2012 for about $500 to $1500.

Manufacturer

Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), of Palo Alto, Calif.

Manufactured in

China

Learn about HP printers, laptops, desktops, storage solutions, cloud solutions, servers, enterprise services, solutions and more at the Official HP® Website

04/08/2014

Today is the last day

Microsoft support for Windows XP ends Tuesday.

03/14/2014

Happy Birthday World Wide Web, 25 years old today

03/03/2014

Beware, the 2014 survey virus is out and looking for a browser near you.

02/17/2014

AVG 2014 Free Edition Summer Update is out, protect your investment and update your antivirus software