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Superman Keyboard + Mouse for $7.43 shipped (AR)

There isn’t supposed to be food allowed in our office. It’s the smallest room in the house (excluding bathrooms), and includes thousands of dollars worth of wall-to-wall computers, music gear, and other electronics. So why do I find food “crud” on my keyboards? “Nobody” did it. When I finally catch Nobody, he’s in big trouble. Until then, I end up replacing the three keyboards every year. This year, the kids’ main computer is going to get a Superman keyboard. I’m not sure how thrilled my daughters will be with it, but I know the boys are going to love it! … Continue reading →

Typing Games

Below are two images. The first is a picture of a keyboard, with the letters showing. The rest of the keys have been removed to make concentrating on letter placement easier. The second image shows a blank keyboard. Print both pictures and help your kids memorize the placement of the letters on the keyboard. When they think they know them well enough, give them the second image and have them label the keys. Another fun way to do this is to enlarge and print extra copies of the first image and cut out the keys. Your kids can then glue … Continue reading →

How to Clean Your Computer

It is important to keep your computer clean, and these tips will help: Cleaning Your Monitor There are special electronic wipes and sprays that you can use to clean computer equipment. They evaporate quickly to avoid leaving too much moisture on sensitive electronics, but it is still wise to spray these solutions on a cloth, never directly on components. Also, some computer monitors have a special film over the screen, which can be damaged by cleaning products. Check the manufacturer’s instructions. If you are worried about using chemical treatments, wipe the screen with a clean, soft cloth that has been … Continue reading →