Mrs. Mecomber's Scrapbook

Are you “into” Adobe products? I’m actually stunned how many products are available for web designers, businesses and even the freelance part-timer ! It’s a web designer’s paradise. All the products may be confusing, especially if you are new to the field. If you’ve been looking for an easy-to-read, updated and succinct description of various [...]

I’m a little surprised how few choices exist for desktop Twitter applications. Seriously. Twitter is wildly popular, yet the only *big* desktop apps I am aware of is TweetDeck and Seesmic. That’s it?! Unless I’m missing something. HootSuite doesn’t even HAVE a desktop app, just a browser app. Someone correct me if I am wrong, [...]

I’m a working mom (at home), and I also homeschool, so our life here is *pretty* busy. I’ve been seraching for ways to better manage my little business and the kids’ activities (not to mention all the appointments and taking vitamins and ordering supplements and such). A Twitter pal mentioned the Cozi app, so I [...]

Ever try to give tech help via phone or email? I have. What a frustrating endeavor! After hours of unsuccessful telephone time, I finally convinced them to try remote software. WHAT a difference. I was able to see the person’s computer and manage the files (and get rid of the virus) much easier. Unfortunately, remote [...]

I tried GoToMyPC this week, while I was away on a trip. I liked it! I took part in the free trial for 30 days… after that, it’s $15 a month. Gulp. I rarely travel for long periods of time, so I don’t think I’ll be needing it anymore. But if I do start to [...]

While researching a few geeky computer websites, I came across this really great website: Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcut Commands. Or, as I now call it, The Motherlode of Keyboard Shortcuts. It’s really cool! Definitely one to bookmark. I type ALLLL day, and all use the keyboard commends I know. This list has a ton of [...]