Watch the following Video to learn about the new features and improvements available in WordPress 2.6 . Can’t wait to upgrade

Test your broadband connection speed with Speedtest.net

Speedtest.net measures the performance of your broadband connection. At the end of each test, you are presented with the download (the speed of data from the server to your computer) and upload (the speed of sending data from your computer to the server) bandwidth speeds. The tests are performed completely within your web browser over HTTP (just like normal web browsing).

http://www.speedtest.net/

Say goodbye to all those annoying Codec errors you get with Windows Media Player.  VLC Media Player is way better and has support for all the major movie formats (MPEG, DivX, etc) without the need to download or install extra Codecs or third party software.  VLC Media Player also supports DVD’s and VCD’s.

VLC Media Player is FREEWARE.  Download it now!

Are you protecting your computer against viruses, trojans and spyware? Well if not then you should be and if you’re smart you can get virus protection for FREE

Download and install AVG Freeware ( for personal use only )

The FREE version comes with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Safe Search.  You can pay for the Pro or Internet Security versions for the extra features (firewall, anti-spam, etc) , but to be honest with you if you’re using Windows XP or Windows Vista and you’re running the built-in firewall, you honestly don’t need to upgrade

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is for private, non-commercial, single computer use only. The use of AVG Free within any organization or for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is not for use with any type of OEM bundling with software, hardware components, or any other services.

Your use of AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition shall be in accordance with and is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition License Agreement that accompanies AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition.

This link will take you to a privately funded research program that tests the vision and motor skills of individuals who spend long periods of time in front of a computer screen.  Please use headphones when possible and keep the sound level high enough so you can hear the audible clicks during the final test.

VideoJug is a huge collection of educational and factual movies.

Since launching in September 2006, VideoJug has grown into the world’s most comprehensive library of free factual video content online. Our professionally-produced, high definition videos cover every conceivable topic and the site is the definitive online “encyclopedia of life”.

The video content on the site takes a variety of formats that include informative “How To” and “Ask The Expert” films that guide you, step-by-step, through everything and anything in life.

VideoJug.com

Have you ever fancied having a go at presenting your own radio show, ever fancied being a DJ? Well now you can with Reach OnAir. 

It’s really easy to get started, first you signup to their service, then you download and install some software to your pc, book a one hour slot for your show, organise your music for the day and you’re ready to go.  It’s that simple, no special equipment required, just a microphone and your music collection.  If you don’t want to talk during the show then forget the microphone, just spend an hour playing your favourite music for everyone to enjoy.

Reach OnAir take care of the licensing issues, so don’t worry about all that legal mumbo jumbo involved with playing copyrighted music over the airwaves, it’s all taken care of for you.  So go on over to http://reachonair.com/ where you can signup for your own slot or simply listen to their live broadcasts!

Welcome to the KeyboardGeek (aka Lee Hayward) blog.  A place to post my random thoughts, Internet findings and upcoming course information.  I’ll also be using this blog to provide you with a FREE Q&A support service.  Send in your technical questions and I’ll do my best to answer them or point you in the right direction!