Computer tips and tricks

Repair Startup Errors in Windows Vista and Seven with Bootrec.exe

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Back in the days of Windows XP bootrec.exe did not exist. Fixing the master boot record in Windows XP is a bit different. In this article I will show you how to use the Bootrec.exe tool to repair boot problems in Windows Vista or Windows 7. The bootrec.exe tool can be used to fix: A [...]

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10 Top Safety Computer Tips

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Your computer holds some of your most important—and private—information, so we’ve written down the 10 top safety computer tips that help you keep your computer and your information safe. Some tips are very common but are often over looked. Safety Computer Tips #1: Use Anti-Virus Software Anti-virus software is your best protection against the worst [...]

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Don’t Tell Your Boss About These Computer Tips

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I once read a study that said typical office workers only work 1.5 hours a day—if that applies to you, you might find the following computer tips useful to keep the boss from finding out what you do the other 6.5 hours a day. I take no responsibilty for how you use these computer tips [...]

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Learn To Type Faster Using The Dvorak Keyboard

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Would you like to type faster? Think of how much more you could accomplish if you could type only 20% faster. You could send more emails, reply to instant messages quicker, and write more blog posts or corporate reports. It’s possible to type faster on a regular keyboard layout (qwerty), but it could be hazardous [...]

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External Hard Drive Buying Guide

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Buying an external hard drive is becoming a common practice, as this type of backup storage device is not only easy, but extremely affordable for the average household. It is extremely important that we all learn to backup computer files regularly to avoid the pain of accidentally losing anything precious. You’ll notice hundreds-possibly thousands-of unique [...]

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No Hard Disk Error When Installing Windows XP After Vista or Seven

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If you are installing Windows XP after your machine has already had Windows Vista or Windows Seven, you will most likely get the “No hard disk error”. Many people still love Windows XP and just cannot get used to the newer operating systems from Microsoft. The “no hard disk drive” error usually occurs when your [...]

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Exclamation Mark Next to Boot From CD Option in My Computer BIOS

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I have an HP pavilion. I don’t have the original CD ROM installed. I have a third party CD rom installed. I am trying to format it, but the bios has a Exclamation Mark next to boot from CD option. This seems to be a pretty common occurrence. Some people see an exclamation mark next to [...]

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Best Extensions for Google Chrome

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Google Chrome is one of the best Internet browsers available. There are also hundreds of extensions available to add to your web browsing experience. Here are some of the best extensions for Chrome. Evernote Web Just like the popular app, Evernote Web allows you to organize and save all your ideas and inspiration as you [...]

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Remove The CMOS Battery To Reset The BIOS

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Many average computer users will find a time when they need to remove the CMOS battery to reset the BIOS on their computer. There can be many reasons why you might want to remove the CMOS battery. Sometimes when you buy a second-hand computer from an auction or government department, it has a password that [...]

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Download Top Seven Apple iPhone Apps

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We have previously mentioned some fantastic free iPhone applications in the past but here are some more Apple iPhone apps to choose from. You can download iphone apps for creating and sending an iCard, editing HD movie, reading or writing a novel, sharing your idea, etc. The designers of iPhone design the improved and enhanced [...]

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LCD vs Plasma Screen TVs – Which is the Best For You?

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There are a number of opinions surrounding the debate between plasma or LCD as the screen type of choice. Constant advancements in both types of technology make this decision even harder. Today we’ll run through the strengths and weaknesses of the two display types and then help you to decide which is the best for [...]

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7 Computer Tips You Won’t Learn From Your Mom

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When I was a kid, I learned a bunch of computer tips from other kids which I used to hide things from my parents. Although this article talks about ways to avoid parental surveillance, it’s really written for parents. We want you to know how your kids might use the computer in ways you don’t [...]

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