It seems tidying up has become an obsession lately. Maybe it’s the spring like weather, or that I’ve finally had enough and am ready to throw out a few things. Whatever the case may be, tidying up has now carried over to my computer, and has become the latest cleaning project for me.

If your desktop (your computer screen) is as cluttered as mine is…..let’s just say, you will need to tidy it up a bit. One quick way to do this, especially if you are having trouble letting go of some of those files, is to create a desktop folder and just place them there. You know, it is like stuffing everything in your hall closest. It’s out of site for the time being, and makes the room look a little cleaner. Continue reading →

One of the purposes of this web blog is to share the latest tips, tricks and technology available with our customers. Especially, those we have first-hand experience using.

If you’ve ever been wakened in the middle of the night from an unforgettable horrible sound….only to discover it’s your husband hitting a new octave of snoring, then….this iPhone app is for you. Continue reading →

Not too long ago a friend introduced me to Pinterest. The fact that people are sharing information from all over the world is mind boggling, not to mention that most of it is really neat stuff. Setting up my Pinterest account and creating boards for repining proved easy and fun. I must say though, I have wondered how all those Pins get there!

Brazos Internet’s quarterly Website Compass magazine answered my questions along with providing information on the three ways to add a pin. Follow this link to learn how to pin content respectfully, legally and responsibly.

To learn more about Brazos Internet visit our website at www.brazosnet.com or dial 1.800.687.3222 and we will be happy to answer your questions. To check out the latest issue of The Website Compass magazine click here.

Have you ever lost an email message that you know you approved for delivery when viewing your daily Quarantine Summary? If so, then this tip is for you. After all, once you have approved an email for delivery, you expect to find it in your inbox, right? Continue reading →

Don’t let weak ones be the weak link in your security
Good passwords are an essential part of safe computing, especially if you use the Web to do things like pay bills and access your bank account. Computer hackers use sophisticated software that can decipher a weak password quickly. If a thief were to get your crucial passwords and other information, they could steal your identity, not to mention your money.

It’s fairly easy to create strong passwords but difficult to manage lots of different ones. Fortunately, there are tools available that can help you create and manage passwords.

Follow this link for guidelines on how to create stronger passwords from a recent issue of Brazos Internet’s Website Compass Magazine.

http://websitecompass.com/12t-brazos/index.php?body=magazine/1101bb.htm

Since going Google we thought it would be fun to share some tips using Google Apps. This first tip will show you how to add Other Calendars to your Google Calendar. Being Texas Ranger fans we will show you how to add your favorite team’s game schedule to your calendar.

Here’s our first Google Calendar tip: Continue reading →