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Wednesday, September 11, 2013 The Press-Dispatch Sweet's column Tech Solutions: Answers to your common computer questions By Scott A. Hartley Technology Columnist Can you believe that summer is almost over? The kids are back in school, we've just celebrated Labor Day, and Christmas is only 112 days away. (Yikes! Better start making that list and checking it twice!) As we've been serving our clients' computer needs this summer, we've been asked several recurring questions. They're great questions. I would like to answer three of them for you in this column, as I'm sure you may be asking them, too. Should I leave my computer on or turn it off? There are two schools of thought about leaving your desktop computer powered on. One camp says that you should turn your computer off every day. By doing so, you conserve power and reduce the risk of damage from a power surge or lightning strike. The other camp says to leave your computer powered on. This allows your computer to download and install the latest Windows updates overnight. Most antivirus software schedules full system scans for the early morning hours when most users are sleeping. By leaving your computer on, your computer automatically takes care of these. My preference is the latter—leaving your computer on. However, I do recommend that you shut down and restart your computer at least two to three times a week. This clears out the system memory and keeps your computer from slowing down. To protect against power surges, I recommend connecting your computer to a battery backup surge protector. Laptops, however, should be powered off when you are finished using them. They are not designed to be left on continuously. Heat builds up inside the computer, which can damage the processor and other internal components, drastically shortening the life your laptop. What updates do I need to regularly install? Keeping your computer safe and secure from viruses, hackers, and other malicious software requires several lines of defense. Regularly installing updates is a critical part of this process. But most computer users are unsure of what updates should be installed. However, it's pretty simple. You should regularly install critical Windows updates. Microsoft typically releases updates on the second Tuesday of each month, known as Patch Tuesday. You should check if your computer is configured to automatically download and install these updates. If not, you should set it to do so. (Instructions can be found here: http:// bit.ly/AutomaticUpdates). Java should ALWAYS be kept up-todate. Many viruses and spyware use Java exploits to infect your computer. You can install the latest Java update from http://www.java.com. Updates for Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader are also important. Adobe Reader can be updated from http:// get.adobe.com/reader. Adobe Flash Player can be updated from http:// get.adobe.com/flashplayer. Do I need to purchase a new computer? This is always a tough question to answer. Generally, the useful life span of a computer is about four to six years. Technology changes so rapidly that we're often forced to upgrade or purchase a new computer. If your computer is running the Windows XP operating system, April 8, 2014, is an important date to remember. Microsoft (and many other software vendors) will stop supporting Windows XP on that date. No security patches or fixes will be released. This can leave your computer at risk for virus infections. I would strongly suggest that if your computer uses the Windows XP operating system, that you make plans to replace it before April 8. Otherwise, my best advice regarding purchasing a new computer is to answer these questions: • Does your computer adequately perform the functions you need it to? • Are you experiencing any serious or recurring computer problems? • Do you need a faster computer or more storage space for pictures, documents and music? If you answered yes to the last two questions, it's probably time for a new computer. I hope these questions and answers have been useful to you. If you have a question you would like answered in this column, email it to me at info@ calibre-cs.com. Scott Hartley is the President/ CEO of Calibre Computer Solutions in Princeton. For more computer tips, information, and free software tools, check out our website at http://www. calibreforhome.com. ★ Church news Continued from page 5 ayrshire valley g.b. church Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Eric Hill, assistant; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. We are grateful for our church congregation and all the visitors in attendance for our Homecoming. We always appreciate having Cheri Taylor to share the Word with us and for her special singing. She is a blessing wherever she goes. His still, small voice "But the anointing which ye have received of God abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth" (I John 2:27). Have you ever noticed that you are sometimes aware of certain things even before you know what the Word says about them? That's because the Holy Spirit is inside you teaching you the truth. He speaks into your spirit. Then your spirit relays His prompting to your mind. Suddenly, you'll have a new thought. I need to forgive that person, you'll think, or I need to stop saying those unkind things. As you become more aware of the Spirit of God in your everyday affairs, you'll be quicker to hear and obey those promptings. God hasn't given the Holy Spirit to just a few special Christians. He's given Him to all of us. Start tuning your ear to His still, small voice within you. Honor Him and welcome His guidance into your everyday affairs. Listen for His prompting and be quick to obey. He's ready to speak to you. You are welcome to worship with us in any or all our services. Alec Hensley, Pastor Eleanor Bellamy, Reporter Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 210 W. Harrison Street, Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:30 a.m.; youth group meetings the last Sunday of each month 6-7 p.m.; community luncheons the third Tuesday of each month 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The community of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to develop within us maturity of spirit, unity of faith, and knowledge of the Son of God, so that we may be prepared to share His love, mercy and grace through our words and actions, to a needy world. We extend an invitation to the public to come and worship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Douglas Low, Minister rumbletown free methodist church 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; children's Sunday school and morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Tuesday Bible study 4 p.m. Twelve short years ago our country was attacked. We've been at war every since. Now there are rumors of war with Syria. The Bible says: "And the demonic spirits gathered all the rulers and their armies to a place with the Hebrew name Armageddon" (Revelation 16:16.) Armageddon is the scene of the last battle of the Tribulation, the place where our Lord will destroy the massive armies of Antichrist on the "great day of God the Almighty." Armageddon is in the Middle East, near the border of present day Syr- ia. Hear the words of Jesus: "Look I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." "Yes, I am coming soon" (Revelation 22:12 and 22:20). The Rumbletown Church is located three and one half miles south of Petersburg on Indiana State Road 57. Church phone—354-8312 Jim Harrell, Pastor glezen revival center Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Phillip Sharp, superintendent, Rick Jones, adult class teacher; morning worship and children's church 10:15 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.; Tuesday, church open from 11 a.m.-noon for prayer time; Wednesday evening Christian Education and youth class in Life Center 7 p.m., classes for all age groups. Tuesday, Sept. 17—Women's Refresh, Renew Group. Sept. 29—Fellowship carry-in dinner after morning worship for family and friends. Everyone invited to all services. "God is God in the now" Jesus said, "Have faith in God." Jesus Christ, the anointed one, is the same yesterday, today and forever. By faith you are saved and healed. The angels in heaven rejoice over every sinner that comes to Jesus to be born again. Today is the day of salvation. He says, "I am the Lord that healeth thee" (Exodus 15:26). For daily devotions, read and meditate Mark 11:22-26. Keep on praying and believing to people to be saved, healed and delivered. Church website: www. glezenrevivalcenter.net. Don Priest, Pastor Jerry Blackwell, Assistant Pastor Billie A. Grubb, Reporter main street presbyterian church 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg Sunday school 9:15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. We have a nursery for children up to the age of seven and we also have a van route in Petersburg to pick anyone up. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. The labor to which we're called Vocation comes from Latin for "calling." Christians understand vocation as that for which God created you, involving activities you do well, enjoy and feel good about doing, and that serve others. If you're blessed to earn a paycheck doing something that fits those categories, then your profession or occupation—your work— likely is your vocation. Other people work a paying job because an opportunity presents itself and the income is needed, even if it isn't their favorite thing to do. Perhaps they live out their truest vocation during non-employment hours; singing with a choir, raising children, building houses, delivering meals and so on. Christians in any capacity, paid or not, can live out Jesus' calling to love God and neighbor with our whole being (Luke 10;27). When God is "CEO" of our lives, it shows in how we treat our fellow laborers. Office hours: 9-noon, Monday-Friday. Phone: 3546844. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary Brenton Chapel Church of Christ 1194 E. Co. Rd. 400 N. Prides Creek Road, Petersburg Sunday morning Bible classes 10 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m.. George Fiscus, Minister end of summer sale QUALITY EYE CARE Draperies • BlinDs • shaDes QUALITY EYEWEAR Roller, Solar/Sunscreen and Roman Shades • Wood Blinds Also includes ALL Hunter Douglas Products 20% off By Barbara Sweet Hi stars and welcome to the brightly lit and decorated stage to celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary in the week of Sept. 12-18. Come on up to the big stage and take a bow. Sept. 12— Edwin McDonald, Jr. will be 79. Sept. 13— Gary Smith will be 28, Lucy Gamble will be 64, Butch and Rita Rogers will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Sept. 14—Halle Blackgrade will be 8, Mark Whitney, Tony Russell, Michael Hill will be 21. Sept. 15—Mike and Roberta Meyer will celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary, Mitch and Leann Stephens will celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary, Ollie and Susie Doublemont will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Sept. 16—Brooke Schriefer will be 36, Silas Kincaid Brown will be 4. Sept. 17—Carlie Mae Perry will be 7, Steve Schriefer will be 46. Sept. 18—Annabel Richards will be 78. Congratulations to Eric Meyer and Jamie Lynn Hunt who were married Sunday, Sept. 8, at Temple Hills by Aaron Meyer. We wish them many happy years. Keep in your heart and thoughts all our stars who are ill or recuperating like Claudette Wartham Meyer, Mildred Virden in Memorial Hospital in Jasper convalescing from a heart attack, Connie Tiberand, Jacari Virden, George Virden, Donna Meyer, and more of our stars who have not been mentioned and those taking tests. Sept. 11—Patriot Day. Sept. 14—Yom Kipper; Spurgeon Festival see details in other part of the paper. For more information, contact Dee Fiscus at spurgeonfire@aol.com or call 812-766-3188. Sept. 19—Winslow Lions Club 7 p.m., Pike County Leo Club at 8 p.m., both at The Trading Post. Sept. 21—Winslow Community Festival and LightUp Parade in Winslow. Activities throughout the day at Riverside park, Center and Main Streets. Breakfast and lunch will be available at Riverside Park. For Karaoke contest, call Linda at 766-0724. Information for flea market, call 812-789-2532. To enter parade, contact Dee Fiscus or Norm Sweet at 789-4903, no later than Sept. 14, with applications mailed to Dee Fiscus, 807 Beardsley St., Winslow, IN 47598. Sept. 28— Pike Co. Tractor Drive starting in Glezen. Postcards Our first postcard #597 shows a mother and baby bison on the prairie, commonly called buffalo. This huge beast weighs up to 2,000 lbs. and is the largest animal in North America, standing 6 ft. at the shoulders. In the early 1800s, millions of bison roamed the prairies of the west. Today, that number had dwindled to about 65,000 head, protected in national parks and specified bison ranges. Postcard reads, "Hi Sweets, have a great fall!" Janie Tormohlen. Postcard #598 shows trees on one side of the blue water with a city of several tall buildings in the background and rugged rocks with water flowing over them. Caption says "Idaho Fall, Idaho. Idaho Falls straddles the Snake River as it flows southwest through Idaho's fertile Snake River Plains. The LDS Temple and the falls are shown in the pictures." This postcard reads "Hi Sweets, it has been harder to travel this summer with all the fires." Janie Tormohlen. Thanks to Janie for the postcards. We hope the fires die down and everyone's fall is great. Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598 is the address to send the postcard of your choice for our enjoyment. The George and Laura Meyer family reunion started out Sunday with showers but to all the families of George, John, Mildred, Albert and Lawrence, this was a day of remembering the good times and the company of one another, and the growing families we enjoy each year. Cousins we hadn't seen in a long time were there and pictures were taken, lots of laughter and many dishes to sample—great food. The Poehlein Fall Bass Tourney was Saturday, Sept. 7. 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