Almost everyone has a blog these days. However, the word blog is so new to our world that Microsoft Word still sees it as a misspelling. The internet is filled with sites claiming to make you rich by writing a blog. While it is true that some bloggers, such as Perez Hilton, find great wealth [...]
How to Use Skype
June 2nd, 2009Cheap calling plans are popular and free software like Skype can be easily downloaded from the internet and used within minutes. Rather than waste money on expensive long distance and international phone calls, thrifty men and women can opt to purchase a headset with earphones and a microphone or a SkypePhone and even make Skype [...]
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3 Tips For Basic Computer Troubleshooting Of Common Issues
June 2nd, 2009Is your computer giving you some trouble? Here are some troubleshooting basics for common computer issues that may help you.
1) Computer Shuts Off With No Warning
This could be a heat related problem or a hardware problem.
Heat related problems are the most common cause for a computer to shut off with no warning. Many computers are [...]
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Inexpensive Graphic Manipulation Software
June 2nd, 2009There are times when you want to make a quick change to a photograph or a picture you found online, changes that require a few more features than what basic programs such as Microsoft Paint can offer. Unfortunately, some graphics manipulation programs can be very expensive, especially well-known software such as Adobe Photoshop. Thankfully, when [...]
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How to Recover Data from a Bad Hard Drive?
June 2nd, 2009It is definitely a “panic” situation when a hard drive goes bad due to a software related or mechanical failure, and we, whether we have a large or small business or have to do work at home, usually don’t know what to do about it.
A variety of reasons can cause a hard drive to be [...]
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Is an Extended Warranty Worth It?
June 2nd, 2009For decades a there’s been an ongoing debate about how wise it is to purchase an extended warranty for electronic products. Every time a consumer makes a major or minor purchase, they’re apt to be gently, or in some cases not so gently, pressured to purchase a contract extending service from three to five years [...]
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What is Google Picasa?
June 2nd, 2009Google Picasa is a free photo editing software that helps you organize and edit your digital photos. It provides one-click, basic fixes to problems such as red-eye and color, and provides more in-depth “effects” (tinting, glow, black and white, sharpen, etc.) and “tuning” (tweaking contrast, color, lighting, etc.) tabs for additional touching up. A batch [...]
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How to Shop for a New Computer – What Do You Need?
June 2nd, 2009Searching for a new computer today can be a little daunting – after all, there are so many different options to choose from. Luckily, the list of questions you need to consider when shopping for a computer is relatively short.
Are You a Mac or PC?
The first decision you need to make is which operating system [...]
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Hidden Problems of Wireless Networks
June 2nd, 2009Wireless networks offer the convenience of a network connection while not having to be tied with cables and cords. While wireless networks have their advantages, there are also a few hidden problems that can cause plenty of issues if not taken care of.
The major problem of any wireless network is security. Unless you are running [...]
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