Writers need a word processor, but do you really need all the bells and whistles that become more complicated every time you upgrade MS Word? There have always been alternatives that were cheaper, even free. But, now your word processing options are becoming more varied and feature-packed. In fact, one techie says there are no [...]
Are you tired of upgrading your Microsoft Word software every couple of years? I know I am. Recently, I inherited a computer with Windows 7 operating system. Right away, I realized most of my XP software would not work with Windows 7. Not wanting to shell out the big bucks for Microsoft Office (again), I [...]
Do you need a quick way to backup your writing files? Do you use more than one computer in your writing? Do you have a backup plan that you often forget to use? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, please take a look at Dropbox. It’s free, downloadable, and easy to use. [...]
Yes, it’s that time of year. Time to clean the debris out of the writing cave and bring in some fresh material. Time to dust off your writing aspirations and get busy making them happen. Here’s my spring cleaning plan. Organize files (both computer and hard-copy). Dispose of duplicates and out-dated material. Clean equipment. See [...]
Earlier this month, while I was reworking my Web site and setting up this blog, my laptop computer experienced what my support person called a “hard crash.” I asked what that meant, and he said, “All of your data is lost. You must reformat your hard drive.” I followed instructions, but doing this on the [...]