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Learn the basics of using Pinterest
Tuesday, 21 February, 2012 By now you've probably heard of Pinterest. If not, it's only a matter of time. In a mere two months or so, the social network has gone from little-known beta startup to hottest social network since Facebook.
How to deal with Twitter overload on your iDevice
Wednesday, 15 February, 2012 We've all been there. First you start following a couple people on Twitter. What's the harm in following a couple more? Next thing you know, tweets are flying by faster than you can say "hashtag," and now you're backed into a #corner.
New Computer? Clear out the junkware
Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 New PC? The last thing you want is a bunch of preloaded, unwanted software slowing it down.
Facebook Timeline privacy tips: lockdown your profile
Thursday, 2 February, 2012 | 1 comment Facebook's Timeline is coming, whether you like it or not, to Facebook accounts everywhere - including yours. I've been using Timeline for about a month now, and I'm not sure how I feel about it.
How to: embed tweets on your website or blog
Tuesday, 24 January, 2012 Twitter now offers a way to make your website or blog more interactive with easy-to-embed tweets that use just one line of code or a link to add.
Work Faster in Microsoft Word: 10 Secrets
Wednesday, 18 January, 2012 Not everything that Microsoft Word 2010 can do is obvious from a quick look at the tools on the main ribbon toolbar. Some features are buried in the Options menu or in dialog boxes, and others take the form of keyboard shortcuts or simply aren't easy to see.
How To Get Windows 8 Features Now
Tuesday, 20 December, 2011 Windows 8 will be the first Windows operating system since Windows 95 to drastically modify the user interface. Not only will we see a port of the Windows Phone 7 Metro UI, we'll also see support for multiple monitor setups, an immersive version of Internet Explorer, and touchscreen optimization.
Fix Your Windows 7 Network
Tuesday, 13 December, 2011 Setting up and maintaining your home PC network is easier than ever before with Windows 7--but that's not saying much. Many networking issues still aren't easily fixed from Windows 7's control panels. That's why we've compiled a list of common networking problems and their quick fixes.
How can I help family members fix their PC problems?
Monday, 5 December, 2011 Long before I donned the Hassle-Free PC cape and unitard, I was the tech fixer for a much smaller group of users: my family members. And if there's one thing I learned in my many years of troubleshooting from afar, it's that the telephone is the worst tool in your arsenal.
How to Filter YouTube's Undesirable Comments
Tuesday, 29 November, 2011 | 1 comment YouTube is great ...until you read the comments. Fortunately, you don't have to see the dregs, thanks to a couple of apps.
Troubleshooting a battery-sucking iPhone 4S
Monday, 21 November, 2011 Last week I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with my new iPhone 4S, as I relied upon it for email, web browsing, and Twitter. It was not a completely satisfactory experience. And it wasn't because it sucked down the battery like its life depended on it (which, of course, it did). Over the course of an hour when the phone was supposedly idling its charge would drop 20 percent and the thing ran hot.
Subscribe to RSS feeds to track blogs and news
Tuesday, 15 November, 2011 Artman clicked an RSS link and got a screenful of code instead of easy access to favorite news sources. He asked the Windows forum for advice.
How to: Android apps for boosting battery life
Thursday, 3 November, 2011 The single most common complaint you'll hear about any smartphone is how lousy the battery life is.
RAID made easy
Tuesday, 1 November, 2011 What is RAID, why do you need it, and what are all those mode numbers that are constantly bandied about?
Get your inbox back to zero
Monday, 31 October, 2011 Whether you're just getting back from a relaxing vacation or just fighting the onslaught of daily messages, staring down the barrel of a loaded inbox can be a pretty demoralising experience.
Build Your Own Network-Attached Storage System
Tuesday, 25 October, 2011 | 2 comments With cheap storage readily available, the temptation to build vast libraries of music, movies, photos, and documents is ever present. But when each PC in your home is packed to its aluminum gills with gigabytes upon gigabytes of digital goods, managing all of that data can be a hassle.
Make Open Tabs Reappear When You Restart Your Browser
Monday, 17 October, 2011 I tend to keep a lot of tabs open in my browser. Some of them are pages I haven't had a chance to read yet, while others are items I'm queuing to write about in the coming days.
Turn Any Photo Into a Pencil Sketch
Tuesday, 11 October, 2011 Take a full-color portrait and turn it into something that looks like a pencil sketch with just a few clicks.
How to Make a Facebook Page for Your Small Business
Tuesday, 4 October, 2011 If you own a small business, having a Facebook page can help give customers the sense that they know you and your business, which can increase loyalty and make them more likely to recommend your services.
Facebook's New Timeline Layout: A Getting-Started Guide
Monday, 26 September, 2011 | 9 comments Facebook's new profile layout, Timeline, promises to turn your Facebook account into an online scrapbook where you can highlight important moments in your life and resurface past Facebook activity.MOST POPULAR
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