6/15/14
6/14/14
Fix a broken Cat clip
Frustrated that your category cable clip is broken. Here are a few great tips to fix that problem so that you don't get upset. There are not the best fixer uppers but it beat replacing the cable all together.
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6/13/14
Home Value
Trying to sell your home but can't figure out if your getting a good market value for you home. This site will give you homes in your area pricing plus an estimate market value for your property.
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6/12/14
S.M.A.R.T>
Monitoring your hard drive is serious business. If you not doing regular backup or monitoring your hard drive status, you can be a victim of having a failed hard drive or lost backup. Your best bet is to understand what SMART does and why you should be concern.
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6/11/14
Best Broadband
Looking for the best broadband to connect to the internet. Here's an interesting website to visit to see what's the typical user download experience in your area. This can help you narrow down what to expect in a particular area your visiting for internet download. A must go to site for the every day traveler.
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6/10/14
Pc Hardware Buying List
Tired of buying motherboards and computer accessories that just don't play friendly with other products. Well Pudget Systems narrows your choices on which is the best on the block and hopefully now you'll buy good computer hardware for you system to work right.
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6/9/14
6/8/14
Chrome Office Suites
Ever wonder how Chrome OS Office Suites works? Simple it uses various Office suites from various companies to give you one complete Office suite. Without it, Office would be hard to compete with it's leader Windows Office.
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6/7/14
Park Mobile
Here's an easier way to park via mobile. It's a modern way of parking so that you don't run around and go crazy looking for change. All you do is register online, install the application on your phone and the next time you park with Park Phone Go you just enter your space number and for your parking space. It's that simple and easy to do.
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6/6/14
Nuclear Attack Hideout
Ever wonder where one can seek shelter should a nuclear attack take place. Well the US still does these studies and still consider the risk.
Here is some information, in case you wanted to know as well.
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Here is some information, in case you wanted to know as well.
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Webcam Alert
Worried that your webcam is quietly recording you while your not using it. Here is an easy way to find out what programs you have installed that's access you webcam to record your or broadcast you while your not using it. It's a good way to protect your privacy.
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6/5/14
Process Explorer Update
Now this great software not only give you real time information about your computer but it now comes with Virus Total so that you can monitor viruses. This add on feature for viruses is a plus and will now be part of my tools used on a daily basis to fix computer. It should be yours too.
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6/4/14
Restart Taskbar or Task Screen
Windows 8 has changed the way you do things when Windows starts acting funny. Instead of re-booting the system when your computer is acting funny. Try this hidden command which is Cntrl + Shift + Right Click from the taskbar and all you have to do is highlight explorer and do a restart.
Hopefully when it restart's everything should run as usual.
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Hopefully when it restart's everything should run as usual.
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6/3/14
Win 8 Update
Having a problem showing the Windows 8 update. Here's is what you need to do so that you can install the Windows 8.1 update on your computer.
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Type in the run command "wsreset.exe" and re-boot computer and now you should be able to do the Windows 8.1 update.
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Type in the run command "wsreset.exe" and re-boot computer and now you should be able to do the Windows 8.1 update.
6/2/14
Malicious Software
Ever wonder what is malicious software and why you should be concern? Let's just say it's Microsoft way of making sure your computer is not infected with malware and if it finds any it will delete it and remove it after you re-boot.
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6/1/14
Pc Maestro Inc
Looking for computer help?
Need help to remove a virus?
Need help to remove malware?
Looking for computer support?
Need help to cleanup your computer?
Looking for a monthly or annually maintenance program?
These are the few services that Pc Maestro Inc are offering to you.
Here is more information on the company Link
We believe that good business starts by keeping everyone happy.
5/31/14
Disable Office Personal Info
You ever wondered how anyone can remove personal information from Office documents? Now that Microsoft has gone mobile, many user's are concern with their privacy and personal information leaking out on the web. In order to control privacy you'll have to tweak your Office software to disable the personal information memo. In doing so, now you can send documents to anyone without leaking personal information out.
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5/30/14
Get Thumbnails back
Here the easy way to get your Photoshop thumbnails back. Microsoft a few years back allowed all thumbnails to be viewed and now they don't do it any longer by default. If you enjoy that feature than it's time to turn back the clock and return your thumbnails.
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5/29/14
MAC remote access
Have a MAC and wondering how you can get free remote access. Here are a few tricks to get your remote access working using MAC friendly software. It shouldn't take you that long to be controlling your desktop.
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5/28/14
Router Setup Reminders
Here are a few things everyone should do once they purchase a new router and set it up on a network. Not doing so can risk your network and your data from being compromised.
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5/27/14
5/26/14
How Long do Hard Drives Last
This is a hard question to answer and if you find someone who give you a good answer let me know. But here's the scoop from a top backup provider. You decide for yourself.
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5/25/14
Electronic Cigarettes
Lately the new electronic cigarettes are becoming big sellers to people who claim that they stop smoking. Although I've seen a lot of people using it. The urge to stop smoking after using the device has it's up's and down. The majority results I see first hand is that some people still can't kick that bad habit.
With this comes your everyday hacker to get your most out of your e-cigarette. So if your in it for the good or bad, now hackers have given you the ability to pimp out your e-cigarette the way you want it.
5/24/14
5/23/14
5/22/14
5/21/14
Win 8 things to know
Here are some few items you should know about Microsoft's new operation system and when compared to prior versions how things are just quite different than before.
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5/20/14
Open Source Books
There has been always a long debate on making books free. Now students are taking a stand and trying to make all books free so that everyone can take education to the next level. But tycoons like Barnes & Noble will never give up their share of the profits from controlling school text books.
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5/19/14
5/18/14
Schedule Meetings International
In this day in age businessmen need to keep track of their appointments where ever they go. In the past if you had appointments you would use outlook or a similar portable appointment calendar. With this comes the international meeting calendar so now you can schedule your appointments where ever you go worldwide without trying to figure out the time schedules.
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5/17/14
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5/15/14
5/14/14
Email Ip Leak Test
Want to make sure your email is secure that receivers can't figure out where the message came from. You need to test your email with this leak test verify what comes back.
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5/13/14
Secure Instant Message
Ever since the NSA monitoring was uncovered a lot of new companies are profiting from new software to secure privacy. Here's an Android & iOS application to secure messages and block out means for monitoring.
In my eyes all that this is going to do is advance the NSA software monitoring techniques. You decide.
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In my eyes all that this is going to do is advance the NSA software monitoring techniques. You decide.
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5/12/14
Crack the Code
After 20 years a dying grandmother's code was cracked online in only 14 minutes. What this tells me about today's technology is that we have come a long way because of the internet. And now anyone can easily solve problems online. Code cracking is just another challenge on the net.
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5/11/14
Where to store batteries
Here's the ongoing controversy where to store batteries. I don't know which method makes sense but in a technological world where all electronic devices needs power, there needs to be a better solution and method to store batteries.
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5/10/14
Microsoft Calls
In recent months I've been hearing rumors of unknown individuals who are calling themselves Microsoft employees and are calling new potential customers regarding their computer viruses.
Well here is the scoop and why you should be concern.
In a brief summary all that you need to know is that they are not Microsoft employees and can be considered a scam. So be careful and only trust support from people that you contact.
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Well here is the scoop and why you should be concern.
In a brief summary all that you need to know is that they are not Microsoft employees and can be considered a scam. So be careful and only trust support from people that you contact.
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5/9/14
Best Hard Drive
Looking for the best hard drive to store your data files. As per Blackblaze the famous data store provider you best bet is to buy an Hitachi drive and it sure to beat Segate and Western Digital any day.
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5/8/14
File Examiner
Want to examine two files and note the differences between them. This software is plus and saves you time and money seeing which file you need the most. Great for cross examining files.
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5/7/14
5/6/14
Registry Editor
Looking for a registry editor to access the registry even from a guest computer. This software does wonders even if the computer is blocked.
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5/5/14
Correct Grammar Mistakes
Here are some great Chrome extensions to fix your grammar mistakes once and for all. It's not always a good idea to send emails and text messages to co-workers, clients and customers with grammar errors. These extensions are here to help your resolve your misspellings.
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Ginger
Grammerly Lite
After the Deadline
Spell Checker
Grammar Base
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After the Deadline
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5/4/14
5/3/14
5/2/14
Windows Experience Index
Looking for the Windows Experience Index and wonder if Windows 8 still has it. Well it's unfortunate that Microsoft removed this utility, I guess user's were not truly interested to see if their computer performance was at it's peak because the benchmark was not that accurate.
Regardless if your still interested in getting these stats from your computer, you now can download it for Windows 8 and benchmark your new computers performance.
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Regardless if your still interested in getting these stats from your computer, you now can download it for Windows 8 and benchmark your new computers performance.
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5/1/14
Wi-Fi Detect
What is Wi-Fi Detect and why are so many new devices now using it? Let just say this is the new easier way to connect to other wireless devices that are already connected to the internet. It simple and an easier way to connect device online.
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4/30/14
Hard Copy Backups
Today's new digital world brings new technology and new ways of doing things when to compared to just a few years ago. Now I love technology but what would happen if one day everyone was hit with a virus and all our online data information was lost. Sure we have our cloud backup to save us from disaster. But if that failed, how can you prove that you own what you own and you have what you currently have. It might seem like a pilot for a new movie, but it's not.
Today we live in a society where it's alright to get paperless statements from the same guys that recently caused our economy melt down. Are you risking your entire life savings or existence on these guys, again?
My deep thinking is not to scare off people from the new technological age but to make them aware that it's not a bad idea to keep a hard copy of bank statements, mortgage payments, car payments, investment summary, etc. on hand. You never know when your going to need them or when they would one day be useful.
Identity theft is a may concern why many people go paperless. But in reality, your making it way to easy for someone to erase you from society should we ever have a technological melt down.
My advice to others is to make several backups of your financial information, have hard copies of bills and year to date balances. And don't ever take for granted on how far we have come in the technological era.
Today we live in a society where it's alright to get paperless statements from the same guys that recently caused our economy melt down. Are you risking your entire life savings or existence on these guys, again?
My deep thinking is not to scare off people from the new technological age but to make them aware that it's not a bad idea to keep a hard copy of bank statements, mortgage payments, car payments, investment summary, etc. on hand. You never know when your going to need them or when they would one day be useful.
Identity theft is a may concern why many people go paperless. But in reality, your making it way to easy for someone to erase you from society should we ever have a technological melt down.
My advice to others is to make several backups of your financial information, have hard copies of bills and year to date balances. And don't ever take for granted on how far we have come in the technological era.
4/29/14
Super Backup
Here's an android backup application that helps you backup all your phone information to either an SD card or Gmail if necessary. It's a sweet utility to make sure that all your information is backed up and saved properly.
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4/28/14
iAntivirus
Looking for MAC antivirus software here's your chance to download free software for your MAC machine so that it's always protected daily.
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4/27/14
Apple OS Beta Free
Apple just recently offered it's premium beta version for free to all user's who want to experiment with their new OS. This is the time for developers and non developers to see the new OS features and new tweaks without any premium price. I hope this is Apple's new way of convincing many users to join the Apple community. Just hurry up, no telling how long this offer will stand.
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4/26/14
Microsoft bets on XP Disaster
It's sad that this big software giant is going this way because it just showing how little they valve the product that they sell. Ending XP earlier and pushing new software on it's current customer will irritate many. Microsoft years of being the best on the block is over and if they're smart, they would do whatever it takes to keep it's current customers. It's only a matter of time before another software company takes over. Maybe Microsoft should start looking for new ways to make money and stop killing something that still works.
But in the end what this means is that April 8, 2014 is that last days for XP.
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But in the end what this means is that April 8, 2014 is that last days for XP.
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4/25/14
Block USB Ports
Now your entire network environment can easily be protected with the right USB Blocker tools. All you do is insert these devices into a vulnerable USB port and your done. See how easy and simple it is to do. Security at it's best.
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4/24/14
Block Network Ports
Having problems in remote locations where user's tend to do get unauthorized access to your network or system. This company is doing something about it and helping you protect your network.
Take a fight back with unauthorized users.
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Take a fight back with unauthorized users.
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4/23/14
4/22/14
Smart Ring
It's pricy but something tells me that this ring is going to change how we now receive alerts via text and emails.
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4/21/14
IRS pays for Xp support
Recently the IRS got hit with not catching up with it's current migrating to Windows 7. The end result is that they have to cough up a big support fee to Microsoft for another year until they finish catchup. In fact if your a big business you can do the same but it's going to be costly.
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4/20/14
Coca Cola uses
Here some great uses for the all american favorite soft drink Coca Cola. You'll be surprised on what you can do with Coke and maybe after reading this you'll probably change your mind on drinking it.
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4/19/14
Disable WPS
If you currently have Wi-Fi you should check it to see if WPS is disabled. You'll be surprised to find out that Wi-Fi protected setup is insecure. So for now your best bet is to disable it, until the manufactures come up with a fix.
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4/18/14
Apple Touch ID
Apple had good intentions on coming up with a data protection service for their products. It's unfortunate that some hackers had to take it for a test drive and prove how useless it's anti-theft device is. I just hope that they can beef up there security measures.
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4/17/14
Internet Error Codes
Always wondered what those internet error codes mean. Here is the answer to some of your questions when your internet browser goes bad.
Types of Errors.
Error 400 - bad request.
Error 401 - unauthorized request.
Error 403 - forbidden.
Error 404 - not found.
Error 500 - Internal error.
Error 501 - not Implemented
Error 502 - bad Gateway
Error 503 - Service unavailable.
Error 504 - Gateway Time-Out
Error 505 - http version not supported/ DNS Lookup Fail/unknown host
Error 500 - 599 - Server Errors
Types of Errors.
Error 400 - bad request.
Error 401 - unauthorized request.
Error 403 - forbidden.
Error 404 - not found.
Error 500 - Internal error.
Error 501 - not Implemented
Error 502 - bad Gateway
Error 503 - Service unavailable.
Error 504 - Gateway Time-Out
Error 505 - http version not supported/ DNS Lookup Fail/unknown host
Error 500 - 599 - Server Errors
4/16/14
Disable Metro Suite
Need to get Windows 8 back to where your in control of your computer system. Try this software called Disable Metro Suite and turn back Windows to what it should be. A real computer system without Metro non sense.
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4/15/14
Cheap Airline Tickets
Taking a trip to paradise or need to take a flight to visit some family members and love one's. Here are some great tips to get your cheap airline tickets.
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- Traveling try booking 3 to 12 weeks before your trip to get the best rate.
- Use Bing Traveler to locate the best rate.
- Fly in the middle of the week for cheap rates ex. Tuesday and Wednesday
- Fly early in the day like 4 am.
- Check these search engines for cheap flights daily Link
- Dead Zone Season for Airlines giving you the best rates
Tips:
- Traveling try booking 3 to 12 weeks before your trip to get the best rate.
- Use Bing Traveler to locate the best rate.
- Fly in the middle of the week for cheap rates ex. Tuesday and Wednesday
- Fly early in the day like 4 am.
- Check these search engines for cheap flights daily Link
- Dead Zone Season for Airlines giving you the best rates
- January, after the 7th
- February, excluding Valentine’s Day
- September
- November, first two weeks
- December, first two weeks
More tips see our cheap flights link
4/14/14
Online Backup Reviewed
Here's the review for online backup. It's not bashing other vendors but it gives you the results of the best feature that they currently offer when compared to other online backup companies.
1- CrashPlan - it's not number one because it's great, but if you consider pricing important. Then CrashPlan would be your first option on savings.
2- Carbonite it's still in work in process if you don't mind slow uploads and bandwidth throttling speeds.
3- Mozy use to be very popular a few years back, but that all changed when it dropped it's unlimited plans and started a tiered plan in early 2011.
4-SOS Online Backup, it's not the cheapest when compared to apples and oranges. But it has a continuous data backup feature that backups a new version, the instant a file is changed, not seen elsewhere.
5-Linedrive is the military grade AES-256 program with competitive pricing.
6- Bitcasa are making small but important movements and in time I hope that they will be better.
7- Backblaze - if your worried about complicated or confusing online backup, this company will take that fear away.
8- SpiderOak - it's a unique refer a friend program that can get you 12 GB free.
9- SugarSync - if you want more than an online repository for safety, you'll like this one.
10- Acronis True Image Online - you can backup 5 computer images online with one account.
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1- CrashPlan - it's not number one because it's great, but if you consider pricing important. Then CrashPlan would be your first option on savings.
2- Carbonite it's still in work in process if you don't mind slow uploads and bandwidth throttling speeds.
3- Mozy use to be very popular a few years back, but that all changed when it dropped it's unlimited plans and started a tiered plan in early 2011.
4-SOS Online Backup, it's not the cheapest when compared to apples and oranges. But it has a continuous data backup feature that backups a new version, the instant a file is changed, not seen elsewhere.
5-Linedrive is the military grade AES-256 program with competitive pricing.
6- Bitcasa are making small but important movements and in time I hope that they will be better.
7- Backblaze - if your worried about complicated or confusing online backup, this company will take that fear away.
8- SpiderOak - it's a unique refer a friend program that can get you 12 GB free.
9- SugarSync - if you want more than an online repository for safety, you'll like this one.
10- Acronis True Image Online - you can backup 5 computer images online with one account.
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4/13/14
What is Cryptolocker
What is Cryptolocker and why you should be concern? Well let's just say it's not a good thing to get onto your computer and if your computer gets infected it's going to cost nicely.
Cryptolocker is a new type of malware that once your computer is infected, it will demand money from you in order to remove it. Not a good thing if your in the middle of something important while computing.
There are a few software's in the market that will help you fight it, but nothing is fool proof.
Later on during the year, I plan to purchase a license product that helps fight against CryptoLocker attacks. Feel free to email me at support@pcmaestro.us for more information.
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Cryptolocker is a new type of malware that once your computer is infected, it will demand money from you in order to remove it. Not a good thing if your in the middle of something important while computing.
There are a few software's in the market that will help you fight it, but nothing is fool proof.
Later on during the year, I plan to purchase a license product that helps fight against CryptoLocker attacks. Feel free to email me at support@pcmaestro.us for more information.
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4/12/14
Reset Browser to Default Settings
Every once in a while when your web browser starts acting up or it has been infected with a virus and the virus was removed. It's a good idea to reset the browser settings.
Malware and viruses have many times affected what's currently showing up on your web browser. So by resetting the web browser, everything goes back to it's original state.
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Malware and viruses have many times affected what's currently showing up on your web browser. So by resetting the web browser, everything goes back to it's original state.
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4/11/14
4/10/14
LG Self Healing Phone
You'll be amazed on how this LG G flex smartphone puts up with daily scratches and bending. For a smartphone it's a new way of life to live longer.
Check out the video and if you have the extra bucks do the test's.
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Check out the video and if you have the extra bucks do the test's.
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4/9/14
Free Domain for Life
Can this be true? Can you really have a free domain for life. Well this domain re-seller makes you think so as long as you renew your hosting site witth them, they will renew yearly your domain name for free.
Prices start at $3.20 a month and it's not bad if your trying to save a few bucks a year on the domain name renewals.
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Note use coupon code WEBMAG25
Prices start at $3.20 a month and it's not bad if your trying to save a few bucks a year on the domain name renewals.
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Note use coupon code WEBMAG25
4/8/14
Lego Math
For those parents that hate lego, here is some good news that will make you change your mind of giving your children more lego accessories. Lego if used in a mathematical way. Can teach your child math. If your children hate math, this is a good way to strengthen their skills. So keep those lego's coming.
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4/7/14
Kashoo Accounting
Get ready for the new generation of Accounting that is cloud based and has tons of extras. It's said to be even better than using Quickbooks and Excel. If you in the market for cloud Accounting. Give Kashoo a try and take accounting to another level.
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4/6/14
ShiftPlanning
Want a better way to organize your workforce from the palm of your hands. This great application works with Android, iOS and Blackberry. So now managing your schedules with staff and schedules is a thing of the past.
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4/5/14
Windows Update 8.1
Windows Update 8.1 has new recent changes when compared to Windows 8. The recovery console is now located in the Windows Update Menu and it sure makes things a lot easier.
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4/4/14
4/3/14
Spy Dialer
Just got a call from an unknown number and want to call it back to see who it came from. Here's a cool way to dial back that call online without having the user know that you called.
If their voicemail has there company name or name, then you can easily playback their voicemail to see who it is.
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If their voicemail has there company name or name, then you can easily playback their voicemail to see who it is.
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4/2/14
Scareware
It's no secret that some programs have been out for a while and telling you that's something wrong with your computer. When in reality there is nothing wrong. The full blame goes back to the software manufacture.
I try to stay away from companies like this because in the long run you can never trust their integrity. I believe that if there software is good, then it should sell itself and you don't need to give the user false alarms that your computer is infected. You decide?
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I try to stay away from companies like this because in the long run you can never trust their integrity. I believe that if there software is good, then it should sell itself and you don't need to give the user false alarms that your computer is infected. You decide?
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4/1/14
Different Types of Virus
There are various types of computer infections in the world that when you get infected most technician's usually would tell you that you have a virus instead of something else.
In the computer world these are the types of computer infections you can get such as a Malware, a virus, a worm, a trogan, spyware, adware, keylogger, a bot, a botnet, a rootkit and ramsonware.
There all bad news for technicians when they appear on your computer. They not only take control of of how your computer performs but what it does on a regular basis.
Now If I was going to explain to a customer that they had a Rootkit, it could take hours or days to explain to them what a Rootkit does. Not all users are tech savvy to understand computers. So telling a user they had a virus is more understandable since everyone does get a virus and most user's are aware what a virus is. This is the reason many technician call infections a virus. In the end your computer gets infected the similar way and is inaccessible.
For those user's who really want to know the various types of virus infections in the computer world. Here is the list with a brief explanation on what it does.
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In the computer world these are the types of computer infections you can get such as a Malware, a virus, a worm, a trogan, spyware, adware, keylogger, a bot, a botnet, a rootkit and ramsonware.
There all bad news for technicians when they appear on your computer. They not only take control of of how your computer performs but what it does on a regular basis.
Now If I was going to explain to a customer that they had a Rootkit, it could take hours or days to explain to them what a Rootkit does. Not all users are tech savvy to understand computers. So telling a user they had a virus is more understandable since everyone does get a virus and most user's are aware what a virus is. This is the reason many technician call infections a virus. In the end your computer gets infected the similar way and is inaccessible.
For those user's who really want to know the various types of virus infections in the computer world. Here is the list with a brief explanation on what it does.
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3/31/14
Does Email IP show Location
Does your email IP address shows your location. Yes and know depending on what you mean by your location. The IP address shows from what location your email is coming from. But don't think that this is from the exact location that the email came from. For this you need a little more information and if your not in law enforcement, let just say, it's going to require more.
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3/30/14
She's a Home Wrecker
Here's a website for those individuals who feel betrayed that there loved ones had left them. Whether it's good or bad advice to post people pictures online and criticize them it's up to you. But I guess it's still better off getting it off your chest than just taking revenge into your own hands. You decide?
3/29/14
Setup Outlook Signature
Having difficulties setting up Outlook Signatures. Here is a guide to help you through the process so that you can easily save time when sending emails.
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3/28/14
Win Update 8.1 Update 1
Looks like Microsoft is planning it's Windows update release by this Spring. I just hope they start getting their act together and give users what they really want. But don't be surprise on the end results. Remember this is Microsoft that were talking about.
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3/27/14
Fix Browser after Malware attack
You just had a malware attack and now that the threat is removed how do you fix all of your browser settings.
Real simple with these great tips.
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Real simple with these great tips.
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3/26/14
50 Great Computer Hacks
Every once in a while I like to tell other's on these great registry hacks. But always remember that when your tweaking the registry your at your own risk.
Here are some great ones:
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Here are some great ones:
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3/25/14
Mutlifunctional Docks
Tired of the old Windows task bar? Why now just use a dock the same way Apple and other manufactures are using.
It not only changes the style of getting to your applications. But gives your application placement a new look.
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RocketDock
Circle Dock
WinStep
It not only changes the style of getting to your applications. But gives your application placement a new look.
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3/24/14
3/23/14
Dual Monitor Taskbar
Running Multiple Monitors on your computer but now want to be able to view the taskbar on each monitor. The only way your going to be able to view the taskbar on multiple monitors is by a third party software called Dual Monitor Taskbar.
All you do is install the program and presto your done. It's a great solution to everyday problem.
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All you do is install the program and presto your done. It's a great solution to everyday problem.
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3/22/14
Free Disk Space After 8.1
Upgrading your computer to Windows 8.1 no problem once the update is installed. Now all you have to do is worry about how to gain back your hard drive space once the operating system is functioning properly.
You'll be surprised on how much space you'll gain once you delete your previous Windows installations.
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You'll be surprised on how much space you'll gain once you delete your previous Windows installations.
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3/21/14
3/20/14
Outbound Firewall
Windows user's worried about Firewalls should read if they are concern on disabling their outbound firewall on their computers. In reality we really don't need it because if your are a cautious user that is watching all the software that you install on your computer. It's pointless to configure an outbound firewall.
Years ago this was a privacy concern, now a days it's a preference because many people know that one way or another your software is going to communicate with it's parent company and send information about it's performance and licensing validation.
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Years ago this was a privacy concern, now a days it's a preference because many people know that one way or another your software is going to communicate with it's parent company and send information about it's performance and licensing validation.
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3/19/14
Outlook Express Ends 4/14
If your a current user of Outlook Express please note that in April 2014 Microsoft will cease to support Outlook Express and it will be vulnerable to current attacks.
User's are advised to go online and use Microsoft free Outlook.com service or seek an alternative email service to host your email and safe guard your mail from malware and virus.
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User's are advised to go online and use Microsoft free Outlook.com service or seek an alternative email service to host your email and safe guard your mail from malware and virus.
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3/18/14
3/17/14
Win 8 for Free
Looks like Microsoft is trying something new to try to upgrade users who refuse to upgrade after XP. By either offering a stripped version of Windows 8.1 or for a small fee.
No one yet knows how they plan to market their new stripped down version and how they are going to profit from it. But one thing is for sure, no one's buying yet into it.
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No one yet knows how they plan to market their new stripped down version and how they are going to profit from it. But one thing is for sure, no one's buying yet into it.
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3/16/14
Disable Windows 8 Smart Screen
Tired of Windows 8 telling you that the software you download is safe or not safe. All you have to do is disable Smart Screen and take control and Windows the way it use to be in the old days.
Software is meant to be free and when you want to install third party software, it should be your choice on what you want to install without the help of Windows.
Microsoft tries to control everything about users and here's another one of those features they are trying to incorporate into their software to control what you install in their operating system.
Here's how to remove it::
For a start, when you see your first SmartScreen warning (pictured above), don’t be alarmed. It may look like Windows is completely blocking you from running an app, but in actuality you just have to click “More info” to reveal the “Run anyway” button.
Software is meant to be free and when you want to install third party software, it should be your choice on what you want to install without the help of Windows.
Microsoft tries to control everything about users and here's another one of those features they are trying to incorporate into their software to control what you install in their operating system.
Here's how to remove it::
Internet Explorer has long had a feature called SmartScreen, which was first implemented in Internet Explorer 8, and has since been a part of IE9, IE10, Hotmail, and now Windows 8. When you visit a website, or open a file, SmartScreen communicates with Microsoft and checks if that website/file are whitelisted or not.
In both cases, SmartScreen pops up a warning if you try to visit a site or open a file that isn’t confirmed to be safe. As a defense against malware, SmartScreen is actually rather effective — and, really, no other browser or OS offers the same kind of protection. SmartScreen can be a little irritating, though, especially if you regularly download third-party EXEs from the internet.
For a start, when you see your first SmartScreen warning (pictured above), don’t be alarmed. It may look like Windows is completely blocking you from running an app, but in actuality you just have to click “More info” to reveal the “Run anyway” button.
To disable SmartScreen entirely, though, hit the Windows key, type SmartScreen, change to the Settings tab, and then click “Change SmartScreen settings.” From there, click “Change Windows SmartScreen settings” from the left-hand menu, then select the “Don’t do anything” radio button.
3/15/14
Will XP Work After Support
Windows XP is near it's final days and many users are asking simple questions like if the software will stop working?, will antivirus stop protecting Windows and you name it.
No need to worry when compared to old version of Windows that Microsoft no longer supports. All that you can expect is that you system will no longer do any updates and if you get malware or virus. We'll your on your own. But if you think about it, nothing has changed when it comes to Windows.
Microsoft is still using it's scare tactics to force users to upgrade at our expense. In the long run if you decide to upgrade or not Windows will always be Windows. Which is an unstable unfinished operating system that everyone praises so much with lots of security holes.
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No need to worry when compared to old version of Windows that Microsoft no longer supports. All that you can expect is that you system will no longer do any updates and if you get malware or virus. We'll your on your own. But if you think about it, nothing has changed when it comes to Windows.
Microsoft is still using it's scare tactics to force users to upgrade at our expense. In the long run if you decide to upgrade or not Windows will always be Windows. Which is an unstable unfinished operating system that everyone praises so much with lots of security holes.
Goodbye XP
April 2014
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3/14/14
Nordstrom Scammers
Identity theft is on the rise and now new scammers are attacking high profile big chain outlets. From the looks of it, it's a fast moving trend and if retail stores are not careful. This will be a nightmare on both sides.
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3/13/14
Remote Desktop for All
Microsoft has recently announced that soon they will be launching there mobile application for remote desktop and not all will you be able to login to your computer while not at work, but do it along with your portable devices. At little late but it was about time.
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3/12/14
News Evolving
You definitely know that the News media is evolving when you hear that all journalist are now using 55" Windows 8 Surface computers to bring to you the news has it happens.
It's only a matter of time before everyone else evolves with this technology.
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It's only a matter of time before everyone else evolves with this technology.
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3/11/14
3/10/14
Microsoft Essentials News Update
This could be the end for the so called Microsoft Essentials Antivirus software. The big giant is now recommending that you use third party software to protect your system from viruses.
It looks like Microsoft is coming to terms that the antivirus business is not what it seems to been and there best bet it probably to just kill it's software and concentrate else where.
So far nothing has been announced but if they don't keep up to date this will be the end.
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It looks like Microsoft is coming to terms that the antivirus business is not what it seems to been and there best bet it probably to just kill it's software and concentrate else where.
So far nothing has been announced but if they don't keep up to date this will be the end.
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3/9/14
iPhone shatter fix
Looks like Apple fixed the shatter glass problem when it's user's accidently drop the phone. If your currently a user who already experienced this problem. I strongly suggest you upgrade now to save on future shatter glass problems. It's Apple true value on it's new cases.
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