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Lifehacker’s poll of over 11,600 computer users have determined the 5 best web sites for wallpaper (or Desktop Background) images. I’ve been using Vlad Studio for a long time, not only for my PC’s background image, but also for cell phones. Take a look at the article to get an idea of each site and try them out.

If you have any questions about desktop background settings, leave me a question in the Comments or head over to Top PC Support for our contact information and give me a call.

Happy 2010 to all my readers out there. I just wanted to be one of the first to welcome you to the new year.

Many Warren area homes and business’s have Verizon FiOS (high speed Internet, Phone and Television service) available to them.  If you recently had FiOS Internet service installed, your network may be open to intruders.  Verizon’s default settings, such as SSID, administrator password and WEP security settings are not secure (some are even posted on the Internet for anyone to find) and hackers or others may be able to login to your network and take over your computers.  They may use your network for downloading files without your knowledge.

Contact Top PC Support for a network review and to lock down your network so only you have access!

Happy New Year to all readers.  May your computers and networks run smoother and virus free in 2010.

If your mouse cursor jumps around a lot on screen (at least I hope were talking about computer mouse, and really, the trackpad), maybe it’s time to look at your settings. First, you should be sure you’re running the latest software drivers for your trackpad. You can download them from your computer manufacturer’s web site (check the support or drivers section).

Check the sensitivity settings and tweak them a bit. You will need to use trial and error to make adjustments and see what works for you. You may also want to disable the “tap to click” function. I know that’s the first thing I turn off. I prefer to use the buttons below the trackpad.

If nothing works, and before you take a baseball bat to your computer, give us a call at Top PC Support and we’ll get your computer working the way you want it to.

The good folks over at Lifehacker have compiled a list of free software programs from browsers (and add-ons) to security products, graphics programs, utilities and much more.

If you have any questions about any of these, or need a program recommendation for a specific task or problem, give us a call at Top PC Support and we will help you out.

In our third laptop article this week, here’s why Patrick Miller of  PC World hates laptops.  Some are kind of minor, but some of the keyboard layout issues can be a problem is you switch between computers a lot.  Take a look and let me know what you think in the comments.

Microsoft has published an article regarding selecting and buying a new laptop, covering the basics of getting started to transferring your files from an old computer to a new one.

If you have any questions regarding what type of computer you should buy, or need help getting it on your network, or transferring files from an old computer to your new one, head on over to Top PC Support and make an appointment with us.  We can get you running in no time.

An article at The Washington Post has some advice for sleep mode vs. hibernate and power protection.  The information is pretty basic, but it’s a start.  If you have more difficult issues, please leave a comment and I will answer you.  Or you can always head over to Top PC Support for our contact info and make an appointment.

Security Fix writer Brian Krebs posts eight tips for safe online shopping.

Take heed when shopping for any type of gift, technical or not.  If you have any questions on what to get your computer literate friend this season, give us a call at Top PC Support for some ideas!  Or leave a question in the Comments.

I just wanted to let you all know that we’re still here. I recently got a Motorola Droid cell phone, so reading all the blogs and forums on that has taken a lot of my time. It’s a great phone, yet it does has some issues. Luckily I’m not having the “bad” issues that some people are reporting. I really like it.

More technology tips and posts will be on the way soon.