Showing posts with label Computer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Computer. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Logitech Replacement Batteries

Logitech MX800 Mouse and Keyboard 
About a month ago I went to use my Logitech wireless keyboard and the light was blinking red when I tried to charge it. I found out that it meant the rechargeable batteries weren't good anymore. A few days ago, my mouse was dead all of a sudden and it too started to blink red when charging. So it was time to do research to figure out what were the appropriate batteries to get as a replacement. Boy, how rechargeables have changed. The two devices were purchased at the same time so it isn't too surprising the batteries failed pretty much at the same time.

Friday, September 14, 2012

How to Change a File or Folder Last Modified Date, Creation Date, and Last Accessed Date

Sometimes you need to change the creation date, last modified date, and last accessed date of your files or folders, for whatever reason. Unfortunately, you can not change them on your computer without some free software help. Some software is malware so be careful when downloading any software. I use Web of Trust as my first warning of a malicious website. Don't forget to always scan any executable file that you download with your antivirus before you install it to protect your computer

I found that Set File Date 2.0 works well and is free of malware. Quick and easy to use. Find your file(s), select them, then change whichever date to the one you want.

SetFileDate 2.0

Note that on the default settings above, that the Date Created, Date Modified, and the Date Accessed are all check, so which ever date you select will replace them. In the case of a pdf this is fine, however with a document file that gets modified many times, you will have to change them individually. The clock is in military or 24 hours time. The program will not update its folder view with the new date, so double check the file properties when you are done.


Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Free Add-On to Protect Yourself Surfing Online

Web-surfing

Everyone gets e-mails, searches online and clicks on links, however, we tend not to know whether a site has a good reputation or a bad one. When using a web browser you can install a free add-on program called Web of Trust (WOT) which will tell you how a website or link is rated. It uses a simple rating system of green, orange and red that easily lets you know how the website ranks before you click. You do not need to register to use the application and you can help keep the internet safe by rating different sites you end up surfing. Download the add-on from the following link or just Google it. www.mywot.com