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Common Questions, Simple Answers. The main purpose of Simplehelp.net is to help beginner-to-intermediate computer users learn how to do various things with their computers. Simplehelp.net teaches a wide variety of topics to all levels, such as troubleshoo
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I’m one of those people who can’t claim they were on BBS’s long before the Internet. I do go back far enough that my first computer had a 14.4kbps modem, and the word broadband was o...
Paid gigs at Simple Help
Instead of offering help, this time I’m looking for some. 1. Folks who would like to contribute tutorials for Simple Help. Windows and Linux tutorials specifically. You’d be paid on a per...
10 Brightkite Invites for Simple Help readers
Once again I’ve been issued 10 invites to the Brightkite service. If you’d like one, leave a comment below, and be sure to use the email address you’d like the invitation sent to in ...
Download PC-BSD v7 “fibonacci edition”
PC-BSD 7 was recently released, and with it comes a whole slew of updates and upgrades. Some of the highlights include: Updated to FreeBSD 7-STABLE for the base Updated KDE to 4.1.1 Improved suppo...
How to install and setup OpenTape on your Web Server
This tutorial will guide you through installing and setting up OpenTape. Opentape is a free, open-source package that lets you make and host your own mixtapes on the web. What you’ll need for th...
Jaiku invites for Simple Help readers
Jaiku has moved to the Google servers, and they’re now allowing unlimited invites to existing subscribers. Since I’m an existing subscriber, apparently I can invite as many people as IR...
How to silence a loud video card fan
About a month ago I decided I was going to do something about the insanely loud noise coming from my PC. I incorrectly assumed it was one of the large fans at the back causing what sounded like a jet-...
5 Desktop Wallpapers that will increase your productivity
One often overlooked aspect of using your computer productively is the desktop. Instead of having a pretty picture of the beach, try using one of these wallpapers. GTD If you’re a fan of t...
Jaiku and brigtkite invites
I have 5 brightkite invites and 4 Jaiku invites (all Jaiku invites sent/gone). Leave a comment below and I’ll send the invitation to the address you specify in the E-mail (will not be published)...
12 ways to use Twitter to increase your productivity
A very common criticism of Twitter (other than its uptime) is that it’s just a distraction, “noise” that doesn’t actually help you in any way. Well, here are 12 ways you can us...
5 BrightKite invites available
Update: All gone. And again, as soon as I get more, I’ll update here. Once again, I have 5 BrightKite invites for anyone interested (more info on BrightKite here). As always, leave a comment be...
3 BrightKite Invites
Update: sorry all 3 invites have been sent - as soon as I get more, I’ll offer them up here as usual. I have 3 BrightKite invites for anyone interested (more info on BrightKite here). As usual ...
Jaiku invites
I once again have a bunch of Jaiku invites (20) - so anyone that wants one, please leave a comment. Be sure to use the email address you want the invite sent to in the “E-mail (will not be publi...
Simple Help is Social
If you’d like to stalk me online, please feel free to view/add me on FriendFeed. If you’re more of a Twitter person, you can follow my rantings here. And who can leave out Facebook - you c...
How to easily create great comics
I’ll admit, this is a bit of a plug for my friend Ba (yes that’s his name). He has recently launched a fantastic and terribly easy-to-use online product that allows you to create comics - ...
I’m back
After 3′ish months of total neglect*, I’m back. So far I’m doing boring house-cleaning stuff (upgrading WordPress, plugins etc). But I should have some new tutorials up soon’is...