Simplicam

Looking for a home monitoring camera for your property and love ones. This camera not only delivers but it's comes with an affordable price. It looks like a dropcam without the extra premium price. Check it out and take home monitoring to a greater security level.

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Watch What you leave in hotels

Your not going to like this one bit, but it's the reality with some hotels. You never know what you can expect no matter where you go.

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DropIt

Great file utility that helps you move files to folders for easy organization on files that you need to keep in order. Hopefully this application will save you time organizing your files.

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Delete on Click

Want to easily erase files once and securely. Delete on Click is your answer. It's a basic option to delete a file from your computer and to make sure that file does not go into your recycle bin. It's a great application to use for users who want files just to go away once they delete them.

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Netvalue of Website

Have a website and want to know it's true value here's a great site to give you a taste on what's your website really worth. It may be off but in the world wide web, you never know.

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Missed Feature Installer

This is another free windows aplication for user's who want to tweak Windows 8. It gives them the option to put a taskbar on Windows with other accessories that user's love to have has an extra. If your tired of the new Windows and ready for a tweak version of Windows take a look at this software and enjoy Windows missing features.

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USB Bootable Pens

Looking for an easier way to make a pen drive bootable. This simple software does the trick and helps you to make a bootable pen drive with any useful software you choose. Download it now and give it a test drive.


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ShellEXView

This handy software does a great job diagnosing computer issues that most users take this software for granted. Let's just say that there is an easier way disabling software when problem arise and this software let's you fix that problem with a quick fix. A must have utility for computer technicians.

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TrueCar

Looking for a better way to buy a car take a look at TrueCar and change your car buying experience to a new level. The concept is not new and it's little buy little changing the way we buy cars in the future. I just hope one day we will be able to purchase a car the same way we buy milk.

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Ready to Shop

Check out this first personal shop with name brand items for sale for user's who want what's new and in style. It's shopping the name brands that your looking for. Thredup hopefully will be your new shopping store.

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Buy or Sell Simple

This new site is trying to make buying and selling items so simple. In a world of difficulties website like this one is changing the way well buy and sell items. Check it out offerup.

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100 gig One Drive Free

Looking for free online storage. Try One Drive which is giving away 100 gig of drive space for free for 2 years and take online storage to what you never knew that it could be.

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Microsoft Antimalware for Virtual

Microsoft is in the development stages of creating antimalware software for virtual machines and it's a great move for a new generation of virtualization. If they can keep up the pace they can easy get market share in the corporate world.

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Vulnerabilty Answers

Computers have vulnerability issues and there always is a question on what is it. We can write pages on vulnerabilities and the best answer to it is by saying that it's a software that wasn't finalized when it was produced. Because many software developers have a time frame in mind on getting their software out to the market. Developers don't sit down carefully and review their programming codes. This is why there software's have security flaws and vulnerability always exist in programming. The chances that you'll never find a flaw in a software is slim and for some companies it's just a matter of doing business. So make the best out of any software because there will always be vulnerabilities.

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Shutdown Computer After Download

Firefox has recently added a extension service to it's download menu that let's you download the file and easily shut down your computer after completion. It's a great way to get those large files when your not using the computer as well as shut off your system as well.

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Chromecast Gift

Google Chrome this year wants to give back to users who currently purchased their product. With this for valentines day you can easily get $6- back just for login in to Chromecast and adding onto your Google Play account. Sweet treat for valentines day.

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Dangers of Public WiFi

What are the real dangers of Public WiFi, well if your unsure then you should read this to understand the risks involved on using Public WiFi. You'll be surprised on what people can do on Public WiFi and how easily one can be fooled.

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Windows Resource Error

This is any annoying Windows Resource Error fix for computers that keep on failing to start a service. You'll be surprised on how easy it is to restore your computer to normalcy once your run this scan.

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First run System File Checker SFC
Then run the "net start trustedinstaller"

VodooShield

Looking for free virus protection from Windows check out VodooShield and see if it works well with your computer. Not all software's are created equal.

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Fixing Network Connections

Windows 7 has it's good and it's bad and one thing that is fustrating is when you are already on a network and Window then refuses to recognize it. For those user's with this constant network connection problems were drivers are no longer accessible, try this.

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Fixed it. I fixed it by uninstalling the "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" on the network adaptor, reinstalling it and then restarting the computer. After the re-start things are now back to normal.

To uninstall the "File and Printer sharing for microsoft networks" in windows 7/Server 2008:

1. Go to Network and Sharing Center from the control panel.
2. Click change adaptor settings on the left hand side.
3. Right click the network adaptor (if you have more than one you may need to do this on all of them).
4. Select "Properties" from the list.
5. In the "This connection uses the following items:" select "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks".
6. Click the "Uninstall" button.
7. Click "Yes" when the conformation box appears and wait for it to uninstall ("File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" will disappear from the "This connection uses the following items:" box once uninstalled).
8. Click the "Install" button.
9. Select "Service" from the "Click the type of network feature you want to install:" box.
10. Select "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" from the "Network Service" box.
11. Click "OK" and it should install in less than a few seconds ("File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" will reappear in the "This connection uses the following items:" box once installed).
12. Restart the computer and the problem should be fixed.

VoodoooShield

Look for more protection from the web when surfing online. Try VoodooShield and get the protection now that everyone needs when surfing online. You can't stop malware but your can do your best to prevent it.

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How Spammers Get you

Always wondered how Spammers are able to get your email address and send you junk mail every day. The trick is simple for them because your email is already on the web. Now the only way to stay spam free is to track where and when your email address appears on the web and either try to remove it or discontinue from using it so that spammers can stock attacking your email address.

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Computer Enemies

Tired of your computer problems. Here's a proactive method to keep you computer running at it's peak performance but it does require some DIY methods. Do it right and your computer can last your for decades to come.

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Build your own Cloud Server

If you ever wanted to build your own cloud server then here are the key elements in the startup. The only fear you have is that the government may one day decide to get access to your files and share them with their buddies. Besides that it's still a great way to get your own cloud started.

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iPad 2 Bends

Yes it's not destructible and I will not recommend anyone doing this unless they understand the risks on loosing their adorable iPad 2 device.

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Gmail New Inbox

Here's a new app for Google and it's going to change the way we get mail. It's still closed to the public but this could be the new Email application everyone's been asking for. In a world of trial and error Google is trying to make email right and hopefully they will sooner or later get it better.

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Win 10 instead of 9

Why did Microsoft skip Windows 9 and went straight to Windows 10 is easily explained. Let's just say that Microsoft has to show user's that this was the end of the old Windows version and now it's creating a new Windows version from the ground up. That's where Windows 10 comes in.
Only time will tell if this new version of Windows will win the consumer market. Let's hope to see if they get this one right.

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Fake Tech Support Scam

The Fake Tech Support Scan is on high alert lately. Not only are they conning the elderly but anyone who they can convince them to buy into their scam.
The scam starts pretty simple with someone calling you for support claiming to be Microsoft employees. In situations where things don't make sense your best option is to do nothing and get a return number or tell them to send you the information by mail. If they are a legit company they will be able to mail you something or you can easily reach them. Anything else would be questionable. But buyer beware because it's guys like these that are giving real computer technician's a bad name.

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Marijuana Delivery

Times are changing and in the drug world so is the use of Marijuana. Just a few years ago this drug will land you a night in jail with a hefty fine and community service. Now everyone is coming out of the closet and creating delivery methods for the drug. You decide.

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Outlook Web New Interface

Outlook web just recently got a make over and I hope that this is the beginning of more to come. The software is clear straight forward that's a little buggy. But if you can bear with Windows Updates then you can bear with Outlook web updates as well. Besides that it's a straight forward user friendly design that it simple to use and operate. Check it out and give it a try.

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Pay with iPhone

If you haven't used iPhone to pay for stuff you should at least try it out. It's the future of payments to go where ever you go. Let's just say if everyone keeps on using it this could be the future credit card for everyone.

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Apple switching SIM Card

Apple has this new switching SIM card that makes it easy for users to switch providers without user's having to swap their phone. This hopefully will help set the way for other cell phone companies to easy switch from one carrier to another. It's long over due. Thanks Apple.

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Trend Micro Anti Threat

Looking for protection from MBR malware, and boot protection Trend Micro Anti Threat does a great job on helping yoru remove these nasty pest that infected your computer.

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Toilet Roll Changing Instructional Video

Don't ask, but I am glad someone made a video to understand the basics in roll changing. You never know with the younger generation in getting this right all the time.

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Dishwasher Teenage Instruction Video

The next time your children complain about doing chores around the house. Send them this dishwasher instructional video and have them master the almighty dishwasher.

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HBO Web

This sounds pretty cool for user's who just want HBO web. Why not just get a web subscription to their service and watch your favorite episodes.

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Can Flash Drives degrade

Interesting question and although many companies will backup there product. It's not unusual to hear people throw out there old flash drives because it failed. Here's more information on flash drive and degrading.

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Free Tv with Android

Looking for free television via Android. Why not try these great applications to watch your shows via your Android device. 

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Discovery Channel
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MAC Safe Mode

Every now and then I post MAC tips and here is a great MAC tip to go into safe mode. The only time I would suggest you go into safe mode is when your computer is having problems so you can do diagnostics.

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Step 1 - reboot computer
Step 2 - hold the shift key until the Apple logo appears
Step 3 - release the shift key after the Apple logo
Step 4 - login
Step 5 - when your all done reboot to go back to original computer settings.

Flashlight App info

Ever wonder what some application are doing on your phone. Read this interesting story and see why some hackers love you to install these handy application on your phone. Let's just say privacy is written all over this.

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Switch from Android to iPhone

Wanna understand the logic on sticking with an Android phone. Let's just say it's all about name brand. With iPhone your buying a name brand and paying excessive amounts of money to just carry on the name. When sticking with Android your replacement value and over all cost in the long run will be less. Besides upgrading Android devices comes with a bigger selection when with Apple there just one upgrade to the most recent one.

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Senior Android Apps

Is your baby boomer generation having problems using their Android smart phone. Most of the time it's the user application that makes it very difficult for them to use it. Try this simple senior application and see if it works. I would love the feedback.

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Birthday Freebies

Your birthday is coming up and your wondering what can you get for free. Well this website narrows down the birthday baby discounts. Enjoy your wonderful day.

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Win 8 Fixit

Here's the Microsoft fixit for Windows 8 computers. Ever since Microsoft shut down it's fix it repair utility users have been long awaiting a replacement to fix their Windows problems. Now Fixit2 is your answer to fixing Window 8 computer problems.

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Maxthon MxNitro

Looking for a simple browser that's fast. Check out Maxthon MxNitro browser. It's a plain browser without extensions and cloud. It can be sort of fast for some user's but it's the bare bones of browsers.
If your in the market for a free no nonsense browser this is a good pick and worth checking out.

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Patching Computers

Love patching your computers. Here are some alternative to computer patching and the similarities with the competition. Everyone has a unique method for patching and it all goes back to how the user is comfortable the way the software works with them. So if your thinking of patching, try a few of them and pick the one that works the best and start patching.

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Drones without warrants

Pretty interesting information on how the police in California are using drones to monitor people without a warrant. To to justify that the future of drones is going up with no stopping.
It's only a matter of time before you get a visit from a drone near you.

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Office 365 New Plans

Using Office 365 or planning on using it for your home or business. Here are the new plans that Microsoft will now offer to hopefully bring in new subscribers.
At least now they are being realistic in pricing.

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Free website monitors

Unsure whether a website is up or down. Here are a few free website monitors to help user's justify if the website is up or down. It will at least clarify if it's your computer or the site itself that's down.

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iCloud hack

Let's just say that hackers can now login to your cloud account and retrieve information. But they still have to know your email address in order to do this. Most of the information given is still unknown but possible by many other community sites.

Hopefully there should be a fix soon and It keeps cloud security levels update for future hacks.

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Google Domain

If you haven't heard yet, Google domain has been opened and even though it's in beta it's pretty reasonable and affordable when compared to big giants like Godaddy. If your looking for honest domain purchasing site. Google domain is the way to go. Still in beta but hopefully it will grow.

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Microsoft Bug Bounty

I just don't understand why it took so long for Microsoft to do this. Just because you have the hotest operating system in the planet and have vast numbers of users and have this extra cash. Why not have a cash bug bounty the similar why Google and others companies offer. In the long run it beats having to explain user's that another hole was discovered and another immediate patch has to be under way.

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Online Image to BMP Convertor

Great way to convert any image to BMP. All you have to do is choose the image and establish your bmp pixel size and just convert. The rest is simple to do which is to download your output file. You no longer have to install third party software onto your computer.

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Microsoft Powerful Security Tool

Yes Microsoft does have such a tool and it's a great add on to your regular security suite so that your one step ahead on protecting your Windows environment. With today's excessive security breaches. Any additional add on security suite should be a must just in case.

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How the Internet Works

Want to see all the Internet activity and how it works. This free software keeps you on top what everyone is doing and what's going on every hour, minute and second of the day.

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Drone Internet

Here is a great idea in the making of connecting the internet to the rest of the world. The idea is there and it's now just a matter of getting all the pieces together to make it happen. I just hope they push this idea forward the sooner the better.

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More Remote Alternatives

Remote support has changed in the last few years and if your still in the market for a reliable service, your best bet is to try out several products before you go ahead and pay for the service. Be ready to jump ship just in case things don't work out. It's my experience that you will hardly see anything go bad until you sign-up for the service and are a premium customer.

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Sharepoint Mapping in Windows

I was surprise today to see an interesting video on mapping Sharepoint to Windows and I am glad someone beat Microsoft to the test. This just shows you how little by little this giant company keeps on neglecting it's paid subscribers to the things that it's capable of doing. If they would only get their act together. Here it goes.

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GFI Cloud Reviews

A few months ago I reviewed GFI Cloud after having a bad time with GFI Max and was shocked that the same company made major improvements to it's services it currently offers. I can see this service as a keeper but with the need of more products and services. It's still missing cloud services and the extras. But remote support installation and connection was immediate compared to it's other slow parent which is GFI Max.
I was able in no time to setup computer configuration, have antivirus installed and be able to patch computers with or without user interruption. I am a little skeptical on it's new antivirus software feature that insists you uninstall antivirus and re-install the antivirus before it can monitor your antivirus software. I hope that they do come up with a fix and eliminate the re-installation process.
GFI Cloud has a great web monitoring feature that helps you curve and control bad employee web access.
The only downfall of this software is that your minimum purchase per product per license is per 10 users. I hoped that in the future they turn this to a la carte.

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Gmail forces Google +

If you haven't noticed by now Gmail is now closed in a sense that if you want to sign up your need to sign up for Google + first then you can access Gmail. It's the new method Google is using for users to join their new social society. Let's see how long this lasts.

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Add Chrome to AD

Have Chrome already running in your environment and want to be able to control Chrome uses and settings. Here's what to do to import Chrome to your user policy for greater control on it's features and settings.

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Pivothead Sunglasses

Take a look at the next generation of video sunglasses. This is going to take movie making to the next level and more. It's a better way to record your favorite memories right from your eyes.

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Win 8 Administrative Templates

Running Windows 8 in your network environment and want to customize the install so that all user's can easily access the required files for every day use as well as limit user policy for tweaking the computer. Here's your answer to that question.

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iOS 8 Features

iOS 8 is out and it has some great new features. Apple is definitely standing it's ground on changing the iPhone technology to a better and challenging way. You better yet wait for it's competitors to do better on the next round.

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Photoshop Magic

This holiday season when you go shopping remember these great photoshop pictures that still surprise and amaze me. How can society accept photoshop images in the real world and accept it.
Looking into the details is believing.

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Free Web Hosting

Looking for free web hosting sites. Here are some great site's to host whatever your into whether it's business, education, tutorial or an online store. You can't go wrong with these great free hosting sites. It's amazing what they offer for free.

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One Drive gets Better

One Drive is up for a new over haul of it's syncing and processing power. It looks like Microsoft is speeding up the delivery processing and optimization so that user's can more of One Drive than ever before. It's a great move for Microsoft and I just don't understand why they didn't do this sooner. The company looks like they have to see it offered by another company before it takes notice to over due changes.

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Hackable Printers

What can a hacker do with a hackable printer. Let's just say that soon you'll find out and I just hope this guy doesn't get you hooked to Doom.
The real reality is that for a while manufactures are leaving an open door for hackers to get in and do some destructive damage to wireless printers. If your not careful enough you too can be hacked. There just has to be more WiFi security protection for the next threat in hacking.

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Netropolitan

Check out the new Facebook for rich people. Let's just say it comes with a a pricey fee and you'll still have to pay your annual dues if you still want to be listed.
I just don't see this a winner unless it comes with some kind of perks. But what do I know.

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Broadband Prices in Area in the UK

This is a great start to use when checking out the best broadband prices in  your area. Unfortunately this is only for UK residents. But has a lot of great resources on what you should look for when shopping around for the best broadband in your area.

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GFI Max Not for Everyone

A few months ago I gave GFI Max a try and was impressed on how easily I can apply services to a computer and be able to offer cloud, antivirus, remote support and system check up's all in one. The software is kind of neat but seems quite out dated with a few bugs.
As a computer technician I am always in the market for new product and services to make my job easier and better. GFI Max has it's resources, but I feel like they still can do more.
Some of the services took a while for the process to occur which were just check points. Now for remote support. Well let's just say it took a while to deploy and to connect. I just can't rely on slow service and a slow connection. Beside that I probably would have jumped aboard.
As of this date it has a great a la carte program but with slow services. If you can bear with the service than this could be for you. For now, I will just wait and see if it get's any better.

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PDF Tips

Looking to take PDF's to the next level. Here are some great tips to help you get the best out of all your PDF's where ever you go. I will sure help you to understand what tools you have available to make your life easier when using PDF's.

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Drink Chiller

Want to chill your drinks in a hurry but not risk exploding the drink in your refrigerator. The Chill Lizard helps you chill your device in your freezer and when it gets to the right temperature you want to drink it then sends you  a notification. That easy and simple to do.

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Screenshot

Need to save Window files so that you can have a copy of what your doing and save it for review or so that someone else can follow. This software is a life saver and it's also open source. Now capturing screens will be easier than you think.

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Audio Repair

Tired of downloading audio that was recorded bad or had some other types of background noise that you wished that wasn't there. No problem with the reaper. Not only does it correct your audio sounds but bring the sounds back to life.

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Hotel Secrets

Booking a hotel room in a few days. Here are some secrets from the front desk to get you a little more for your money. You'll be surprised the information you'll get from an insider.

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MPAA behind the seens

There's always been a lot of smoke when it comes to the movie industry. This time they are trying to education the younger generation to stop illegally downloading and streaming movies. Whether it be right or wrong is an ethical question. But just in case you were curious on how movies are pirated here's the do to list coming from the studios.

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Dash Cam Info

Here's the real deal with dash cam's and what you should know on what are their intended uses and how law enforcement uses them. Please note that understanding this information can some day help you know your rights.

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Virtualization Failures

Here are great tips for virtualization and how it can go from good to bad if you don't do your homework. Virtualization has it's pro's and con's and if you use it successfully you can basically have any network up and running in minutes.

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Root your Cell Phone

Always wanted to learn how to root your smartphone it's very simple and easy to do as long as you are aware that you can risk the loss of your phone and information that you have on it. But if you do a good backup, rooting your phone has it's rewards.


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Buy a Chromebook get free Cloud

Now when you buy a Chromebook for the Holidays you get $240- of free cloud service for free. It's Chrome's way of moving their mobile devices out to the public. So before you do the switch remember the pitch.

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Don't Change your Passwords

Here's an interesting topic on why you should and should not change your online passwords. It's more of a preference for some and for others it's just a security measure taken to protect your information from others. You decide which option works better for you.

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License Crawler

Want to find the license of every computer software you have installed on your computer. It's simple with the help of license crawler. In the past I have made post on other alternative license retrievers and most of these software are blocked by antivirus and malware. Not that the software is a virus but some companies see license recovering as a threat and they block it. Just be careful when download and save the license keys in a safe place.

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Outlook Profile Generator

This is a premium software but what's great about this software is that it automatically matches the login user to outlook exchange and configure all it's settings. So once you since in, the profile generator does the rest.


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Youngest Certified Tech

Today I was quite surprised to see a five year old child become certified as a Microsoft Professional. Not only is technology changing daily but so is history. The new world of technology has yet to be seen but moments like these will be remembered forever.

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MS Remote Desktop Manager

Want to make remote desktop simple. Try MS Remote Desktop Manger from Microsoft and take charge of remote desktop. It's Microsoft way of connecting made easier.

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Email Client with Exchange EWS

Want to use exchange with any email client. This is how you do it with help of a great software called Davmail. The setup is simple and now your mail can go even further.

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Email Signature

Running a small office and want to have a big companies email signature look. No problem with the help of Exclaimer. All you do is pick a template and add on your company information and title and let the software do the rest. Now creating a company signature is as easy as opening an email.

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AirBnb Reservations site

Need a comfortable, convenient and affordable place to stay while traveling. This site is beyond what others dream of and suited for all your business travel arrangements.

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Slimjet Browser

This new browser is open source and constructed by various versions of Chrome and Opera. It's new auto-compression capability to out shine other browsers. Check it out and see for yourself.

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Coco the unknown hacker

It takes Coco the unknown hacker a few minutes to walk throughout your neighborhood to find neighbors who have open WiFi hotspots and if a hacker is intelligent enough to hack your system. Can you imagine how easily it will be to also get your personal information. These are a few little things users of WiFi should be aware of just in case another Coco one day decides to invade your neighborhood.

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What messes up your computer

Want to know what things can easily mess up your computer. Here is the list and you'll be surprised on what can cause your computer to act awkward. If you prefer not be bothered in keeping up with your computer problems. Check into Pc Maestro Inc maintenance plans to cater to your computer needs.

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Cause of Death's per State

Interesting map that shows the major cause of deaths per state. I just hope it's not catching on to other states and if this is a reality or cover up?

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New Text Virus

It looks like Android virus just became viral via texting. Not only will it easily install on your device but the heart app will continue to steal and infect others as well. Let's just say that this is the beginning of more android viruses to come.

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The Deal with Sleep

Here's the real reality of sleeping. The pro's and con's of having a good night sleep. In the long run understanding this concept will hopefully make your a more productive responsible person.
But what do I know, I am a techie.

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Landlord things to know

I am not telling you that all landlords are bad, but some of them sure win the day when it comes to treating their tenants like decent human beings. Being a landlord is no picnic but a responsible and honest landlord will eventually lead to good tenants.
Here are somethings to look out for when renting with a landlord.

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Breach Security Service

Worried that your company website has been hacked or that hackers breached your companies information to expose your customer's information. This new website helps to notify you with a price but it's minimal compared to loosing your companies reputation.

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USB Business Cards

Want to be noticed with a unique business card. Try this USB business card with a USB attached to it and you'll be surprised on how many people keep on using your business card. This option is a definite keeper for those companies that always wants other people to remember their name.

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Skimmers

Great site to go to for information on types of skimmers out there in the real world. Although many times it's hard to tell the fake ones from the real ones. You'll be surprised at what thieves to now-a-days to get your credit card information. Knowledge is power.

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Wi-Fi Xray Specs

Yes MIT recently used a technique that uses Wi-Fi signal to see through people thru walls. Similar to those Hollywood movie flicks. And how the technology can be used seems to go into the direction of medical. Maybe one day we will be able to see broken bones of individuals without operating.

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