Helpful Technology Tips

Device will not perform properly or is unresponsive.

Turn off the device and restart, or try unplugging or removing the battery and then restarting. This will usually clear up minor issues.

Older computer can't run the latest version of Windows?

The light version of Ubuntu Linux comes with free word processing, email, web browsing, and protects your computer from viruses. It can be found at http://lubuntu.net/ and can be run off of a DVD to try it first

To capture part of your screen in a screen shot

Use the Snipping Tool to copy to the clipboard or save as a file. Open the Start menu, go to All Programs, then Accessories, and then the Snipping Tool. 

Frozen program on a Mac

To force quit, press the command, option, and esc keys simultaneously.