March 2007
Ah! Warm weather! I'm pretending it's spring, even though logic tells me it can't last!
And speaking of spring... Is your computer ready for the early daylight savings time change? If not, read on for help.
Also along the lines of spring cleaning, what has your website done for you lately? If you're feeling unsure, frustrated, or just plain blah about your website, come to the next Website Workshop for Non-Techies, coming up in April. If you're interested, contact us as soon as possible to reserve your seat!
Don't forget to send in your tech questions and restaurant recommendations in before March 31! That's when we'll draw for this quarter's winners of the new Tech Tips for Non-Techies 2 book.
Happy "Spring"!
Diane Henders
The Website Workshop for "Non-Techies" on March 6 was a success, with enthusiastic participants and lots of information. Listen to this participant: "This is wonderful information and extremely important to me!!"
The next Website Workshop for "Non-Techies" will be held in April, dates to be confirmed shortly. If you're interested, please contact us - for those of you who were unable to attend the last workshop because of scheduling conflicts, we will try hard to accommodate you this time.
Bright Ideas teaches facility management
If you or someone you know is involved in corporate facility management, Bright Ideas now offers workbooks for the popular facilities management software, FMSpace. Watch for the workbooks coming soon to our online store.
Just in Time!
With this year's change in daylight saving time, you may need to take special measures to keep your computer clock
in synch with the current time. If you have Windows XP, service pack 2 on your computer, and if your automatic updates are turned
on, Microsoft says you "should" be OK. That said, I'd be inclined to double-check your computer time,
both on Sunday, March 11th, and again on Sunday, April 1 (when the original daylight savings would kick in).
If you don't meet the above conditions, or if your time seems wonky, here's what you can do:
- On Sunday, March 11th, right-click on the system time (displayed in the bottom right corner of your screen).
- From the popup menu, select Adjust Date and Time.
- On the Time Zone tab, uncheck the box beside Automatically Adjust Clock for Daylight Savings changes. Click Apply.
- On the Date and Time tab, reset the time, then click Apply, and OK.
Remember, you'll have to manually reset your time again the fall.
Do you have tech questions? Every time you send in a question, your name will be entered to win a free copy of "Tech Tips for Non-Techies 2" (soon to be published). The next draw date is March 31/07.
Many people feel frustrated and intimidated when they need to have a computer problem fixed. Here are some tips to help make the process as smooth as possible:
Like a lawyer or accountant, it's best to select a computer consultant before you need one! Take the time to find a computer consultant who makes you feel comfortable. Your consultant should not only be able to solve your problem efficiently, but also be willing and able to explain, in understandable terms, what went wrong, why it happened, and what you can do to avoid the same problem in the future.
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Kinjo Sushi and Grill - 7101 MacLeod Trail SW - (403) 255-8998
Anne Stone of Women in a Home Office writes:
A converted Tim Horton's just south of Chinook Centre on the west side of MacLeod is the home of the best sushi I have tasted in Calgary since I came here almost 3 years ago. Peter Kinjo, the owner, is often there at lunchtime giving out boxes of Pocky's and be careful, he is full of jokes and loves to talk/tease to the customers. Two can dine for under $30 and you will come out of there stuffed! Be sure to ask of the special sauce they serve with white rice...I eat more of the sauce than the rice.
Submit a Recommendation and Win
What's your favourite haunt? Every time you send in a recommendation, your name will be entered to win a free copy of "Tech Tips for Non-Techies 2" (soon to be published). The next draw date is March 31/07.
If you're thinking about getting a website, or if you have a website that doesn't seem to be doing anything besides sitting there and getting stale, Bright Ideas can help!
Sign up for the popular Website Workshop for "Non-Techies" if you want to be fully informed before hiring a website designer, or if you're interested in doing it yourself.
Or, give us a call, and we'll be happy to work with you one-on-one. Your website should be paying you, not vice versa!
Email or call us today at (403) 692-2255.
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