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Clear Browser Cache Files in Firefox

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If you are browsing the Internet it is very important that you learn how to clear browser Cache files in Firefox. Of course you might be using Internet Explorer, but the basic principles apply when clearing browser cache. Sometimes you need to clear browser Cache files to get a fresh review of an Internet web [...]

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Add Take Ownership Shortcut to the Right Click Menu

July 15, 2011

In Windows Vista and Windows 7 you might need to take ownership of files on your computer, therefore this take ownership shortcut is a great tool for you. Even if you are signed in as an administrator, sometimes you will see a message saying “access denied” when you try to open a file or folder. [...]

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What Are File Extensions and how do you show them?

May 1, 2011

File extensions basically let you know what type of information is contained in a particular file. For example a note pad file has the .txt extension. This means it is a text file. The .jpeg or sometimes the .jpg is a file extension for a certain type of picture. The file extension can also mean [...]

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The Five Kinds of Computer Backup Storage

April 9, 2011

There are five kinds of computer backup storage each with its own advantages and disadvantages you should consider. We’ll briefly describe each type of computer backup storage in this article so you can choose the best option for you. I have definitely learned the hard way, over the years, about the importance of backing up [...]

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How to Organize Your My Documents Files and Folders

June 6, 2010

My documents folder is where all your files and folders are stored that you have actually created. It contains a My Music folder, My videos folder, My pictures folder, and so on. All of these folders are the default storage space for a particular file type. For example any picture you want to save will [...]

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How to burn a Cd using Windows XP

June 1, 2010

Windows Xp has its own built in Cd Burning program that is available to use when ever you need it. All you have to do is put a blank cd in your drive and this box on the right will appear. Choose to open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer. Then all you have to [...]

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Hide a folder on your computer from your children

June 1, 2010

This is a simple little trick that could save you from a big headache when your children delete that very important folder by accident.  Here’s how to hide a folder Open Windows Explorer by pressing Winkey and E on the keyboard. Browse to the folder you want to hide. Right click on it and a [...]

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How to Repair a Windows XP Installation Without Formatting your Computer

May 28, 2010

Repairing an installation of Windows XP will not wipe all of your files like formatting will. Formatting Windows XP cleans your computer of absolutely everything that you had on your computer, and therefore this fact alone makes repairing  a good option to try when fixing an error. If you suspect that there is a problem [...]

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Backup your data files, pictures, music to DVD disc with Nero

May 28, 2010

We all know how important it is to backup our computer data files. Especially considering that now days everyone is clogging up their computer with pictures, photos, music files, and all sorts of data. Even if you don’t know how to get photos onto your computer, someone will probably send you some through the email. [...]

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How to stop windows from auto arranging photos in the pictures folder?

May 26, 2010

Question: I have photos in a particular order in one folder in order to upload to a video site. When I open the folder, they have been rearranged in alphabetical order. How do I change that? How do I tell it to leave them in the order I have them?  This is very annoying. You [...]

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How to open a compact disc (cd) to view the contents

May 26, 2010

 When you insert a compact disc into your cd drive in your computer there are a few ways to view the contents of the cd. Obviously if the compact disc is blank there will be nothing to see, however if there are files you can view, copy, and paste them to your computer. Also if [...]

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