Giving back in the Community where we live

How to remove BING

How to Remove Bing from Internet Explorer Under the Address Bar, click the down arrow beside the search icon The default search engine has a blue box surrounding it Simply click on Google to make it the default

Taking Screenshots

How to take a Screenshot This document describes how to capture screenshots in Windows, iPhone/Mac, Android, BlackBerry. Capture your screen, or partial screen on the following devices:

Windows 7 vs Windows 8

Programs Use them the way you always have. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs you count on work the way you’re used to. Use a mouse and keyboard and organize your stuff in folders on the desktop.

Firefox web browser by Mozilla – new for 2014

Meet the New Firefox

We just updated to the new browser today. Looking pretty slick so far with a very smooth and enjoyable look. Delightful really.

Here are some screen shots:

Internet Explorer security bug

The Issue You have probably heard about an exploit in Internet Explorer versions 6-11 (which is pretty much every current version) as reported by FireEye. The attack is targeting versions 9-11.

Comic Sans isn’t dead?

Graphic designer Craig Rozynski developed the new, funkier take on Comic Sans. He describes the new font as aspiring “to be the casual script choice for everyone including the typographically savvy”; it looks like someone told Comic Sans to straighten up and put on a tie. Meet Comic Neue-1.1

Superheroes of Victoria v2

In order to bring the website into the mobile age, we needed to create a fully responsive web site that displays correctly across multiple platforms. Please help support this great, local organization that helps put smiles on kid’s faces. Testimonial Our superhero-themed children’s charity was struggling to reach people and really needed a better website. […]

Christine Lintott Architect

Work: New custom build website. Requirements: Clean and simple. Responsive so displays correctly across multiple devices. Using client’s provided graphics, to display in a manner that reflects the work of the firm. Website: www.lintottarchitect.ca

Beshano Bike Trials Club

Work: Design and build brand new website. Full French translation capabilities. Beshano Bike Trials produces Intense Trial Bike Shows any season, anywhere in Canada. Mountain bike trials, is a sport where the objective is to use perfect balance to keep control of the bike while going over obstacles. While competing, touching the ground or the […]

Cloverdale Traditional School

Patrick is the creator and webmaster for our school website for the past 6 years. Our website anticipates the questions from potential and current families and staff members. Patrick trained me personally on Macromedia Contribute 3 and easily adapted to my level with great patience. Patrick fields multiple requests from multiple stakeholders on our website […]

Big O Tires Victoria

Work: Social marketing, website optimization, photography, video. Email setup, network configuration, computer support and maintenance. Web: www.bigotiresvictoria.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BigOTiresVictoria YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BigOTiresVictoria

The Soul Assembly

:::SwitchWear ::: The Soul Assembly Work: Repaired website installation, re-themed the WordPress template, re-installed and tested plug-ins, created back-up files and auto back-up schedules. Created simple documentation with screenshots. Web: www.switchwear.ca (note: site is offline at the moment but the passion that created this is very much alive. Peace)

Web Hosting

Victoria Web Solutions uses Lunar pages to host our website. We’ve always received fast, professional service and support from this team. Get web hosting from as little as $8.95 a month. A basic hosting plan for 12 Months (8.95 USD/mo + setup costs included). The longer you sign up for, the cheaper the hosting is: