http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=1734&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by John Listeren-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/25684.aspxWed, 11 Feb 2009 19:20:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25684jnlisterwritingEven in the Internet Age, some people and organisations, particularly in developing nations, either prefer to receive faxes or simply have no e-mail access. We show you three ways you can fax your documents directly from Microsoft Word. Fax modems If you still have a dial-up modem, chances are it is capable of sending faxes. If it is already set up...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/29223.aspxMon, 16 Mar 2009 17:10:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29223jnlisterwritingGoogle has produced a desktop gadget whuch allows you to automatically optimise your power settings and track your energy savings. We take a look at the advantages and drawbacks of using the tool. What is Google Energy Saver Google Energy Saver is a tool for Windows XP and Vista which is designed to help you save energy. It does this by turning on ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/29017.aspxFri, 13 Mar 2009 18:49:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29017jnlisterwritingThere are now several tools online for calculating how much power -- and money -- you could save by using your computer more efficiently. We look at three calculators to see how they can help you, and what limitations they have. Apple Energy Saver This allows you to see how much money you could save by using the Energy Saver feature which is built ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/9571.aspxWed, 01 Oct 2008 20:35:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9571jnlisterwritingIn the first of a two-part series we look at how to set your computer's power options to avoid wasting power when you aren't using it. Windows XP Power Options You’ll find XP’s built-in power options by going into the control panel, choosing the ‘Performance and maintenance section’, then selecting ‘Power Options’. This will give you the ch...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/50007.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 08:01:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50007jnlisterwritingWe look at the variety of peripherals and other solutions which can make it easier for users with varying degrees of visual impairment to use their computer. Some of these options will also be useful even for people with good or perfect vision. Accessibility software USB sticks While there are many programs and operating system tools which can assi...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/50008.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 08:07:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50008jnlisterwritingMany people with a hard drive using the SCSI system will struggle to connect it to a modern computer. We look at the various options for doing do. What is it and how does it work? A USB SCSI drive enclosure is a casing which holds and surrounds a SCSI drive and then connects it to a computer through a USB connection as well as carrying power to...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/50014.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 12:17:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50014jnlisterwritingInternet Explorer is still the most popular browser on the markey, but the gap is narrowing. We explore whether the latest edition can reverse that trend. How badly is Microsoft doing in the browser market? At one point in 2004 Internet Explorer was used by around 95% of internet users. Today, depending on the source, the area covered, and the ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/9674.aspxThu, 02 Oct 2008 18:27:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9674jnlisterwritingIn the second of a two-part series, we look at ways to use your laptop battery for longer periods, reducing the frequency of expensive and power-gobbling mains charges you'll need. Buying Tips The first step is to look for a model with a good battery life. Many manufacturers will make extravagant claims, but these are often based on ‘perfect’ c...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/10044.aspxMon, 06 Oct 2008 21:41:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10044jnlisterwritingThis is the first in a two-part series where we look at what to do if you can't get a connection on your broadband service on all. We'll start by checking the hardware and connections. When you can't connect at all “Turn it off and turn it on again” is something of a cliché among technical support staff, but it can still work mirac...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/9886.aspxFri, 03 Oct 2008 19:18:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9886jnlisterwritingThe terms 'DSL' and 'broadband' are commonly confused. We explain the difference between the two and look at other related terms to internet use. What is 'broadband'? In internet terms, broadband refers to an internet connection above a certain speed, regardless of the technology used. The cut-off point for broadband var...