10/22/18

Dropbox for Gmail Add-on

Here is the Dropbox for Gmail add-on and how it's used. So if you always wanted to add this feature to Gmail, just know that it's possible.


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10/21/18

Win 10 File System Error

Windows 10 has some good features and bad features. One feature I hate is when things go wrong for user's and you start getting File System Errors when opening pictures.
If you have encountered this problem, you might want to take a look at this site for the fix.

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10/20/18

Microsoft Store Apps

Tired of using Microsoft Store Apps and wished you had a link to the site directly. Well, you don't have to wait anymore. Here is the link.

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10/19/18

iOS 12 Security Settings

Here are a few iOS security settings you need to change as soon as you can so your phone is protected. Apple is pushing out updates but some of these settings still need to be changed, so that your phone is secure.

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10/18/18

Gmail Design Risk

Looks like some user's are challenging Google's new Gmail design called Confidential Mode.
In Confidential Mode a user get's a sensitive email and the email is activated by clicking a link inside to read the mail. This is where the risk is, and I could understand why some security experts already dislike this feature.

In retaliation, Gmail response was simple by saying that this new feature poses no security threat.

Now you decide?

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10/17/18

Win 10 Start Menu Icon's

Looks like some users are experiencing Windows 10 start menu files from disappearing. If your among one of those user's here is some help with your ongoing problem.

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10/16/18

xFer to OneDrive

Need to transfer files to OneDrive. This software called KFM is here to simplify things for OneDrive users. Now there is no reason to take your files everywhere you go.

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10/15/18

Waymo

Looks like Waymo has a new partner which is Walmart. And if all goes well now this could be an easier way to bring people into their stores. Stay tuned.

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Adobe on iPad

Adobe is launching Photoshop on iPad and it's about time and long overdue. Now the user's can be portable and have a powerful iPad on the go. Eventually, all of iPad's functions will be iPad accessible.

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10/14/18

Office 2019

If users want to purchase Office 2019 this is what it comes with and how much is going to cost you.
Users should be cautious before than buy any Microsoft Office products in the future.
Microsoft is changing their packages and unless you sign up for O365 user's are going to see a lot of new changes in Office. 

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10/13/18

Apple Core i9 Trottle

Looks like this is not a good year for Apple. Try buying a new MacBook Pro with poor performance and overheating problems. This is what new Apple computer owners got when they got their hands on the new improved MacBook Pro.

This is just the beginning of the end of such a beautiful company.

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10/12/18

Great Search Master

Here is a way to become a Great Search Master in Google. The classes are simple and it will help you get better at being able to search websites on the internet. Great course to master Google's great searching capabilities.

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10/11/18

Android to iPhone Sync

Need your Android phone contacts synced to iPhone. It's not that difficult to do once your watch this simple video and use the Gmail console to do most of your hard work.
The end results are so rewarding.

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10/10/18

Chrome 67

Looks like Chrome is updating its browser in version 67 and now the browser will have a security feature named site isolation. Making it difficult for hackers to steal your data. But new features come with a heavy disadvantage which is more memory consumption. So not many users will be happy with this feature.

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10/9/18

Amazon Privacy Tips

Want to secure your Amazon privacy online. Just make sure to review these settings to confirm that you keep your privacy private.

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10/8/18

Win October Update

Looks like this new Windows 10 Update is causing a lot of problems for users. If you were going to try the new update. Stop, wait and read this article first. This will save you hours of trying to figure out what's wrong with your computer after the update.

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10/7/18

Chrome Malware Cleanup Tool

Want to fight against Malware. Well if your a Chrome user you already have some good features in your favor and this utility will help you and assist you in removing your current Malware infestation.

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10/6/18

MultiMonitor Tool

Have more than one monitor and having problems adjusting the monitor settings. This software will make things simple and easy to do.

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10/5/18

Cam Filming

There is a new way biologist are getting more information on how animals live in the wild. Let's just say this is a new generation of learning more about these animals and their habits.

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10/4/18

Router Auto Update

Router security is changing drastically and now the future of firmware updates will be a thing of the past, once these applications are setup correctly. It's the best option for making sure home user's and business are protected day in and day out.

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10/3/18

Amazon Voice & Video Calls

Here are the simple steps to have Amazon devices make voice and video calls. You will be surprised at what it can do for you and how simple it is.

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10/2/18

Bracher - Bisual History Manager

Here is a great way to view your browser history in Chrome the way it should be for all user's who have a browser. After this update, you will never want to go back.

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10/1/18

uBlock Origin

The perfect ad blocker for your Chrome browser to save CPU and memory. It does so much that you will be amazed and the things it can do.

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9/30/18

Win 10 October Update

User's who have 32gb of flash storage should be aware as well as the user's who don't have at least 10gb of space on their computer.
Microsoft new Windows 10 update this October will cause a problem for users to update if these requirements are not met. You do have choices, but it will not be the norm for everyone.

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9/29/18

Netflix Downloading Smarter

Looks like Netflix is speeding up their movie times by doing it smarter by letting user's download their movies to watch at a later time in areas where there is no internet. It's a great move for the company and a better way to watch movies on the go.

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9/28/18

AI is growing

Talk about Artificial Intelligence getting very human-like and very personal to users. Get ready for the new AI assistant coming near to you. It's only a matter of time before it takes over in our daily lives.

Here are some great examples.

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9/27/18

Office Mac vs Win

Want to know the differences between Office Mac and Windows. Here is a great site that points out the differences in each and what users should know.

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9/26/18

Driver Magician Lite

Here is a great back drive software for your computer so that when you reinstall the OS, you can easily restore the original drivers for the devices on your computer. The easy way to get your computer up and going.

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9/25/18

Pc for Dummies Ebook

Here is a freebie while supplies last of Troubleshooting & Maintaining your Pc all in one for Dummies ebook. It's a great way for user's to keep your computer trouble free.

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9/24/18

Win 10 Rollback

Want to know how to rollback Windows 10. Here is a great way to turn back the clock if your tired of taking chances. The only bad thing is that there is just a ten-day period to do this.

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9/23/18

Credit Freeze are Free

The credit card agency is not happy about this but it's a great control over identity theft. Here is what you need to know regarding putting a credit freeze on your credit card. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/09/credit-freezes-are-free-let-the-ice-age-begin/

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9/22/18

Shutdown or Wake a PC

Here are simple steps to shutdown or wake up a pc on a Lan. Please note that this only works for some devices and you can try to install the Wake on Lan software to make it work but it really all depends on the hardware.

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9/21/18

PPT videos with no Internet

Here a great way to show those perfect PowerPoint presentations without video. It's going to take some work for you to convert it, but the end results are that you can play your presentation where ever you go, with or without the Internet.

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9/20/18

More on Intel AMT

Intel AMT has some wonderful features, it's just to bad that they can somehow secure the feature from hackers. But it's great to know what it can do and how Intel is positioning itself in the future for upcoming chips.

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9/19/18

Apple Support

Confused on what's new updates your Apple device is missing. Here is a great site to keep you posted on Apple updates on all its devices that they support.

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9/18/18

Intel AMT KVM

Great way to remotely control your pc in the event when it crashes. The only bad thing is that not all Intel processors support it. But if your does, you need to activate it and in the long run, it will save you hours of headaches on troubleshooting the computer problems.

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9/17/18

Pups

The internet is full of threats and with this comes to a commonly mentioned threat known as Potentially Unwanted Programs known as pups.
These programs bleed your computer of resources by slowing down your system and in some cases infecting your computer with unwanted programs and software.
The threats are very real and not many antivirus and malware companies consider this a problem yet. Here is more information on why pups exist and the reason why you should always remove them from your computer.

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9/16/18

Free Apple Repair

I don't know how long this is going to last, so hurry up and repair your old Mac book as soon as possible. Look up to see if your current model is available for a free upgrade.

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9/15/18

Make your WiFi Stronger

Here are some helpful tips on how to make your current WiFi stronger so that you get the best performance out of it. In some cases, it can extend the life of your wireless router.

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9/14/18

Best Antivirus for Mac

I don't know how long this is going to last but it will be worth reviewing until another software company catches up on protecting the everyday user.
Right now it looks like Sophos is the software you should be reviewing.

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9/13/18

Snap Assist Win 10

This great software comes built-in with every Windows 10 computer and user's should be aware of what it does and how it can be useful to many.

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9/12/18

Alexa for Hotels

Looks like Amazon is moving into the hotel business and this could change drastically on how we order room service and get guest information when we are traveling away from home. Not only is this going to make Alexa great again, but definitely going to make room service much quicker.

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9/11/18

Amazon Cube

This could be your next new remote control using Alexa. Now I am still sketchy on how good this product can really be without the use of a remote control, but regardless it's a great start for Amazon to get into the home.

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9/10/18

Malwarebytes Test Results

The good and the bad Malwarebytes is still my favorite malware removing software. I just hope that they get their act together and make things right.

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9/9/18

Microsoft AI Challenge

Looks like Microsoft AI challenge was not only done in a record time but smoothing out updates so that they are easily fixed and patched immediately. If all goes well, we could be looking at a better approaching in patching future systems in no time.

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9/8/18

4G Dashcam

We have been long enough waiting for an elite dashcam and I must admit that this new toy will add more to your driving experience. Now we just need to get the manufactures to put them in our cars.

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9/7/18

Gmail AI Email

Here is a great way to save time writing by turning on Gmails artificial intelligence and letting Google write your emails for you.

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9/6/18

Access to Deceased Online Accounts

If you have a loved one who passed and would like access to their online accounts, this is a good start on how to get access to their accounts. It's not easy, but a good start.

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9/5/18

SIM Swap Fraud

Everyone should know what this is and how they should stay safe while safeguarding their security against fraud. It's the next generation of theft, now that mobile phones are being used for everything.


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9/4/18

Blue Screen of Death

Getting the Blue Screen of Death error and want to know what it really means or want to review the log so that you can resolve the problem. There are a few software that can easily read these errors like Windows WDK or SDK. For user's who don't have access to this software, there is a third party software that you can install to view these errors. BlueScreenViewer is all you need and it will hopefully help you to your path on fixing your computer problems.

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9/3/18

FBI Crime Compliant

Are you a victim of Internet crimes, well looks like this site is a start for the Federal Government to investigate the complaint and direct it to the appropriate departments. 
But in order for this to work effectively, you need to have accurate and complete information. So gather all your evidence before you submit a complaint. 

9/2/18

Russian Router Hack

Looks like the Russian's are beefing up there hacks this year by targetting routers. Although there is no current fix for now, by the time you read this article there hopefully will be a fix. 
Unknown to how the hackers are hacking into your routers, authorities are just warning user's to just reboot their routers. 

9/1/18

App Guard

Want to protect Windows against malware attacks. Here is a great way to do this via the Edge browser. Just follow these simple instructions and your computer is protected when browsing the web.

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8/31/18

OneDrive Uses

Have OneDrive but cannot find useful ways to use the drive. Here are some tips to lead you in the right direction on using the cloud drive.

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8/30/18

Increase Head Phone Volume

Here is a great way to increase headphone volume on your computer when the sound is too low. It's a great way to amplify your audio sound on your computer without trying to change the audio quality.

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8/29/18

Digital Drivers License

Looks like the Drivers license is going digital and now identifying individuals will hopefully be easier to do now that everything is electronic and hopefully if you are old enough you will not be hassled.
Let's just say within the next five years, driver licenses will change for all states.

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8/28/18

Life Archive

Life magazine has been around for quite some time and if your a subscriber or just simply love their magazine. Their online archive is a must see.

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8/27/18

Amazon Ban

If you are one of those buyers who constantly return items, you might want to stick away from Amazon. The online giant has a strict policy on banning buyers who return stuff. It's nothing personal, just business.

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8/26/18

Echo goes Portable

Looks like the Amazon Echo has gone portable. Not only will you be able to expand Alexa's reach to other areas in your house. It makes this sweet device so portable, that you can almost bring it anywhere.
Now I don't know why just Amazon will not make a portable version, instead.

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8/25/18

Mini Wireless Camera

Pretty cool gadget, that can basically solve those unknown mysteries. But there are so many uses that this device has yet to show it's true value.

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8/24/18

iPhone X Telsa

When I saw this article, I was excited that they are now pushing for solar powered cell phones. The technology has been around for some time and I was hoping that it would be adopted soon, but it hasn't. Now with Telsa, maybe things will change for the better. Let's see.
I must say it does look really nice.

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8/23/18

Cordless Tool Battery Fix

Now I was excited when I saw this article on how to fix your cordless drill battery. I usually don't post things like this, but I will post things when I see a good hack. This is mostly for those users who are very handy with electronic devices. And I am not surprised that the user was able to get the device to charge after tweaking certain items.

I caution user's since your dealing with live electricity.

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8/22/18

Win 10 Update Fail

Ever wonder why Windows 10 Updates keep on failing. Most of the time it's just as simple as your computer just cannot support Windows 10. Usually, because of a needed driver or firmware update, or for most of us, the hardware is no longer supported. In most cases, you're better off just buy a new computer to be done with the problem.

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8/21/18

CMDER

Here is a console emulator for Windows. It's great for developers who are seeking nice emulators to pushout cmds or powershell scripts.

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8/20/18

Google WiFi

Google WiFi is hoping to fix your wireless problems. The new feature will allow user's to measure how each device performs on a network. Measuring the speed and quality of the internet.

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8/19/18

Cash App

This neat application from the Google Play store is a lifesaver for kids away from college or for people who need money now and cannot wait for the next day wire transfer or western union. I have used this application several times and I must admit that I am amazed at how quick and fast money easily becomes available for users to spend. The quick and fast way to get money now. Lot's of thanks to Square, Inc for making this happening quickly.

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8/18/18

Amazon Go Cashier

Looks like Amazon Go is now expanding to two more major cities. It's Amazon's new way of shopping. And if they because popular, you better bet that every superstore will be a prime target for Amazon.

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8/17/18

Google One

Looks like Google is rolling out family storage share plans and rebranding their online storage service to Google One. The new plans will enable a user's to add up to five family members to their plan. Now let's see how long this works.

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8/16/18

Win 10 Share Group

If you haven't learned yet, HomeGroup in Windows 10 has been removed. But users can still share folders and printers by following these directions below.

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8/15/18

RunAs Tool

This great administrator tool lets you run programs as you were an administrator. Great for technician's who need to install programs and give user access without the headaches.

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8/14/18

Chilli's Hack

Looks like that famous restaurant chain named Chilli's has been hacked and they are advising the user's that if they dined at their restaurants within March and April of this year, it is likely that hackers got your credit card information. Looks like another chain of disasters to come from the restaurant.

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8/13/18

Alexa with Code

Want to create Alexa skills without Code. No problem with the help of these websites. Now creating codes for Alexa can be done by almost anyone.

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8/12/18

Router Protection

Looks like these Russian hackers are taking a new attack on routers. User's should be aware of these tricks and how to prevent future attacks.

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8/11/18

Best AntiMalware 2018

Looking for the top best AntiMalware software's for 2018, here is the list and I am not surprised that Malwarebytes is up there.

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8/10/18

Facebook Tracking

Facebook is tracking you and here is what you need to know if your concern with your privacy.
Now if you are a little concern then look into Facebook purity which will help you limit what you put on your timeline.

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8/9/18

Gmail New Features

Now you can send money with Gmail and snooze email with iOS. These new features have just been added to Gmail and it's only a matter of time before more items are added to everyone's popular email service. Gmail is upgrading there services to bring more to users than just mail.

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8/8/18

Yahoo Waive

Pretty bold action for Yahoo users. It's either waive rights or stop using the service. I wonder whoever came up with this idea, must have saved the company millions.

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8/7/18

Savy Navy

Need to chart routes with the weather for your next boat or sailing trip. This site is a must and it's pretty neat on how it displays the information for your great outdoor trip.

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8/6/18

250 Cmds

Looks like Microsoft just recently release a command reference for users to use in command prompt with a detail description on what's it used for. and everyone is excited about it because it's making their lives and list of things to do easily.Making a lot of technicians happier to make their lives easier.

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8/5/18

Chrome Extensions

Here are some more useful Chrome extensions to get the most out of Gmail. If you haven't been using it, you should try it out and see why so many users have switched to Gmail.

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8/4/18

O365 Subscriptions

Here is what Microsoft will not tell you about O365 subscriptions. Which is that you as a subscriber are entitled to install the software on five devices that are required by the user only with no product key or installation media.

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8/3/18

DNA

Looks like this ancestry site was challenged recently by the police department for a DNA matchup and there were very successful. Not only were they able to resolve close case files, but they were lucky enough to nab a serial killer. Now only time will tell before DNA profiling becomes a standard form of investigations. 

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8/2/18

Cmd Tricks

Every user's should be aware of command tricks and how useful and great they can be. Knowing them will one day help them get out of a simple mess when working on their computer. You never know when they can come handy.

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8/1/18

Jing

Great screen capture software to help users. It's the best way to show others what they need to do, by personalizing the video for them and for others.

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7/31/18

Google SMS fix

Let's just say that Google is making SMS messages cross-platform and carrier friendly so that everyone can easily read text messages. In the long run, it's only a  matter of time before SMS disappears altogether.

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7/30/18

Monitor Testing

Have a monitor that you're running into problems with the way it displays certain things. Well, sometimes it's not the video card or the software but it can be the monitor itself.
Just run these monitor test and confirm that your pixels and display are correct.

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7/29/18

Lenovo Diagnostics

Have a Lenovo computer and trying to find out the error code that the computer is telling you so that you can troubleshoot the problem and repair the computer. This program will simplify things for you. So give it a try and see if it works for you.

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7/28/18

Google Maps Problems

Looks like these people trusted Google Maps so well that it almost cost some their lives. The next time you plan on taking a road time. Do your research and make sure you double check the directions. Until Google Maps gets their kinks together. Things like this are going to be the usual.

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7/27/18

Warranty Void Stickers

Here is some great information on those warranty void stickers. Let's just say if for one reason or another you remove the sticker, guess what it's no big deal. If the company tells you otherwise, you then educate them and tell them what they are doing is illegal. And here is how.

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7/26/18

Calibrate Win10 Laptop Battery

Here are the instructions on how to calibrate a Windows 10 laptop battery. It's pretty simple and good to know just in case you need to go portable with your laptop and need the battery to last as long as it can.

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7/25/18

Donate with Alexa

Now you can donate to charities with Alexa. Amazon has made it possible to use your voice to donate to a special cause or event. Just say your favorite charity and have Alexa do the rest.

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7/24/18

Logout of Win Server 2016

Want to know several ways to log out of Windows Server 2016. Here are some simple tricks to get in and out of servers the easiest way possible so that you can do more productive things.

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7/23/18

Win 10 Emulator

Don't still have Windows 10 and want to try the emulator. Here is a great link to get yourself ready for Windows 10 using the navigation screens. Take your Windows 10 experience to a new level.

7/22/18

Win 10

Looking for the best price for Windows 10, here are some sites to consider when looking for recent OS online. I am glad someone did the research to help user's buy the latest OS.

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7/21/18

Screenshot Capture

Taking screenshots can be done with minimal effort using this simple program. And the user's has less of a hassle creating screenshots.

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7/20/18

Login without Keyboard

Want to log in to Windows without a keyboard, here is the easiest way to do it using the Windows on-screen keyboard. Now logging in is simplified, when problems arise.

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7/19/18

4K Tv for Monitors

Looking to use a 4K television as a monitor, no problem as long as you choose the right monitor for your computing needs. It's only a matter of time before monitors reach the 4K mark.

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7/18/18

Rant on Networking

I feel this writer's frustration on current network problems and understand where he is coming from. After all these years, the problem is still there and no one is really doing anything about it. Maybe one day someone will listen.
As from this article from Leo, his frustration has been noted by others.

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7/17/18

More about AI

The future of AI looks very good and existing Network Administrators should be getting prepared for systems to go fully automated with AI, into their work environment. Get ready for AI in an environment near you.

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7/16/18

Amazon Facts

Just when you think you know everything about Amazon, something like this comes out and you even learn more about the company, it's employee's and the CEO.

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