Fix a waking Computer

Tired of your computer always waking up from sleep mode. No problem as long you can narrow down what software is waking your computer up. The command prompt commands are easy to use and the is more information on what other items to check to see what's causing this ongoing wake up. Most of the time it's just Windows doing updates or some other type of software running a virus scan.

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Install Win on a MAC

Trying to install your MAC software and it keeps on failing. Well forget about MAC and now try installing Windows onto your MAC laptop. The instructions are a little hardcore but if you have the time, the patience and the knowledge. This interesting project should keep you busy in succeeding to install Windows.

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AOMEI One Key Recovery

Here's a free software to help backup and recover your computer should something drastically happen. The software is simple to use that anyone can do this. The 18 mb software doesn't even take a lot of space so your backup and recovery should be so simple to use.

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Passcape ISO

Looking for a portable tool to burn ISO in Windows. This software solves the problem and makes it so simple to use. Worth trying out.


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Measure Network Speed

Want to measure network speed? This lite software helps measure network shared on a computer and it's so compact that you can even execute it from a flash drive.

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Tax Software

This year tax software is getting easier and a number of companies are getting together to make doing your taxes simpler to do. From taking a picture of your W2 to having not to enter manually any tax information. Now doing your taxes will be easier thanks to these new techniques.

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Never Login with Facebook

You have to be careful now-a-days when other websites ask you to login with Facebook. Just like this user she unfortunately created a profile following an advertisement. This shows how easily other websites can steal user information by just a click of a button.

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Pc Info via SisSoftware

Want to find all that you can find out about your computer. This neat software gives you the detail specs that everyone should know about as well as some other great perks.

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Office Free for Tablets

Need Office on your tablet no need to worry now that Microsoft has offered it for free. I guess they are wising up and giving user's the option to add it to their suite along with current other free office online suites.

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Zinstall XP7

Tired of software incompatibilities. This software is going to make your life simple when migrating from one operating system to another. Instead of worrying about OS system incompatibilities all you do take a image of the old system and import it to the new OS and your done. It's like having a virtual computer in one with access to all your applications and software's.

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Microsoft Free Software

Let's just say download it and enjoy it before the big giant changes their mind and charges us for something that should be free.

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Cloud Antivirus Stats

Here are some statistics on cloud antivirus and how it measures from other products. I still feel that antivirus is no longer a major threat and new forms of malware and adware are winning the computer infection domination. It's now being accepted that in order for your computer to be protected online, you install an antivirus software along with a malware and adware software as well. Go figure.

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Webcam Security

Recent studies show that hackers are able to download a program onto your computer and easily record you without your knowledge. If your concern on webcam security here are some tips. Disable your webcam when not in use via the control panel and it's that's too tedious then install this tiny webcam on and off utility to end secret recordings.

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Turn Your Webcam Off & On – The Windows Way

It’s quite a simple process to turn your webcam off and on in Windows, here’s how:

• Navigate to Device Manager – right click Computer or This PC (Windows 8/8.1) and select Manage:
• In the “Computer Management” window, click on Device Manager in the the left hand column:

• From the list of devices, locate “Imaging Devices” and expand that entry – you should see your webcam listed:

• Double click the webcam item to open its “Properties” window, select the Driver tab, and click the Disable button – then close out:

That’s all there is to it. To switch the webcam back ‘on’ again, just go through the same procedure except the button at the end will say “Enable”.

Pc Raptor

Concern about your computer when your not around at work or home? This freeware software can help you make a USB device a key to unlocking your computer. It's a great secure way of keeping intruders away from your personal information. I just hope you don't loose your drive.

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Chrome Tweaks

If your already using Chrome you should know that there are so many tweaks to the very handy OS that you'll be surprised. This is just the start and a beginning of more things to come, I hope.

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Presto

These restaurant tablets are changing the way we order and pay when we dine out. If you can really narrow it down it's the beginning of the end of waitresses. If people are automatically notify of there needs and wants then the only thing left is for busboys and servers to refill and order the meals. The future of restaurants are here.

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Reveal Email Idenity

Ever wanted to know whose behind that email address that someone recently sent you. You definitely need to be careful now-a-days. This guide will help you rule out the unknown and help you verify it that email is legit.

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CCEnhancer add on's

If you enjoy CCleaner you then enjoy this add on to it to make an ultimate tweaker. CCEnhancer not only lets you add additional software but updates them as well with along 1000 other programs you can easily add on to this program. Check out it's new functions and take tweaking to a new level.

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Website Made Easy

If need of building your own website. It's a great way to show other's your skills and style with help from these templates. It's not for everyone but if your in need of making a free website and you don't mind the ads here a start.

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MeegoPad

Want Windows on a stick, now you can get it for under a hundred dollars. This is intel challenge to Amazon and Google that is capable of serious computing. If things go well this could be the future of computing on a stick as we now know it.

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Doorman

This new application is going to change the way we deliver packages in the system and if everything goes well we will not only see it near a city near us but we can choose what time we will be home to receive our package.

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Heat with Cloud

Want to heat your home with Cloud, here's a great way to get heat for free via cloud and all that it requires you is to have your own home with installation of three cloud servers. Now that's not bad for free heat.

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Microsoft Diagnostic Service

Let's just say this is the new designed version for Microsoft Fixit software. You scan the software and then Microsoft advises you how to fix it. If things don't work after the diagnostics you then will have to seek computer help from a qualified computer technician.

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Computer Forensics

Love computers and want to learn the forensics side of it. Here are some great software to check out and do some CSI investigating. Will help you learn more about data recovery and get you better acquainted with what information you can get from any computer.

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HBO Pay TV

Looks like the end for cable television. If carriers like HBO and Showtime succeed on going solo with pay television, this could be the end for the thing that we call cable. Not only will it change what we see on television but how we get our service.

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DrivetheLife Updater

New software name Drivethelife wants to be your new software updater. This new utility will hopefully change they way everyone lacks that software update. Maybe now everything can be automated like Windows Updates.

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What's everyone doing?

Want to know what everyone's doing online as we speak. This cool site tells you that of millions and millions of people posts online. There is so much information to know what's currently happening online for all those who really want to know. So be curious and see what your missing out?

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Microsoft EMT v5.1

Microsoft new Windows Security tool is out with v5.1 with enhanced restricted mode improvements to make your migration simple and securer than the previous versions. It's advised to use the most current version in order not to prevent mishaps.

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Free Install of Win 8.1

Well let's just say you still need a license key but it's a good idea to say the image to your hard drive where you can save it to a disk and use it in the future.

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Sticky Previews

Here is a nice software for new versions of Windows to tell user's what to do next. It's a great help for user's who always need to instruct others on what to do.

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Elite CE700 Wireless Charging Stand

Wireless charging is only months away but the technology is there and it's just a matter of affordability and distribution. In the meantime can you imagine how great it will be to charge your portable devices wireless.

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Sen.se

Think of this device as a mother of all devices. It can be used with so many variances that it's use is unlimited. But what a great way to keep track of you love ones, groceries, calories and so on.
A new way to monitor everything you do.

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Smart Lock

Smart devices are appearing everywhere and this is one smart device worth while when your tired of looking for your house keys. I can't guarantee that this will be the future of keyless locks. But it's a great idea with a great start. Not only is it automated but can be the new way of life when it come to the Goji.

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Get Screenshot

Here's an open source program to take Windows screenshots for productivity. It's a great way to show other's how to do certain things via screenshots.

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Windows Screen Shots

Want to learn how to take easy screen shots on your computer without adding any additional software no problem as long as you do it like this.

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How do I take a screenshot?
		press		=	Windows captures the entire screen and copies it to the (invisible) clipboard.
Where can I find that key?
					Look for this group of keys at the upper right of your keyboard. Note: Print Screen (PrtScn) might have been abbreviated differently on your keyboard.
How do I take a screenshot of a single window?
hold down		and press		=	Windows captures only the currently active window and copies it to the clipboard.
I guess it’s in the clipboard now. How can I paste it into a document or something?
hold down		and press		=	Windows pastes the screenshot (that is in the clipboard) into a document or image you are currently editing.
Where should I paste it? I just need a (graphics) file.
Start “Paint” Paste Save
Can you show me in a video?
Is there a dedicated program for taking screenshots? How can I find?

Music File Cleaner

Have a music library and want to clean up your distorted music file. No problem with the help of Reaper. It's a great way to make a collection worth while.

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Rolo Travel Bag

Looking for a travel bag that is easy to carry. Check out the Rolo travel bag and make traveling an easy task. Not only will you be able to carry more clothes on the road with less hassle but with less wrinkles.

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SlimDrivers

Want to update all your drivers on your computer but can't seem to find them easily. Slimdriver is here to help and it makes things so simple to do.

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Cable Cutters

Looks like we can soon see a decline in cable customers now that many consumers are cutting the cord to go with Netflix, Hula and Youtube. And if it keeps on going this could be the end for the network we once considered cable.

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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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CW Network
Crackle
Discovery Channel
Fox Now
History
Lifetime
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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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