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Download Dell Computer Manuals

March 11, 2010

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Dell has a great online resource to download and view computer manuals. This is an invaluable tool for computer technicians in the field that need case schematics or other information  specific to Dell computers and other Dell electronic devices. The site allows  you the opportunity to read the manual online or download it. However, if [...]

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Changing Default File Format From .docx to .doc

March 9, 2010
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The file format .docx (or as some like to call it “Satan’s extension) can be changed in Office 2007 to make it more compatible with other versions of Office. Going forward, as people and businesses update their software, this will be the preferred file extension. But if you work in an environment where backwards compatibility [...]

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Borrowing WiFi Leo Laporte’s Tech Guy Show

March 5, 2010
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When I heard the following call on Leo Laporte’s Tech Guy radio show, I couldn’t believe my ears. I was extremely happy to find it on YouTube so we can share it with our readers. The video is a tech support call from a woman who is trying to increase the reach of her wireless [...]

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How to Change File Associations In Windows

March 3, 2010
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Whenever you try to open a file, the Windows Operating System checks the extension at the end of the file to determine what program should be used to open it. Normally, this process works without anything needing to be done on the user’s end. For instance, if you click on a .jpeg file in Windows [...]

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Add A Print Server To Your Network

March 1, 2010
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You can easily add a print server to your home network, enabling access to your printer from any room in the house. Most newer printers, whether they are laser or ink jet, will have a built in print server. If you do not have one of these, you still have a few options. The first [...]

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Two Easy Ways To Block Websites

February 24, 2010
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Blocking access to websites is important if you have children or if you have PC that is used by a lot of different people. There are numerous ways to restrict access to the Internet or specific websites. Some include modifying the router, changing your DNS settings or applying other filters. But we’re going to show [...]

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Error Microsoft Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close

February 22, 2010
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If you launch Internet Explorer and receive an error message “Microsoft Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close,” there are  several things you can do to try and fix the problem. Since IE is very integrated with Windows, it’s possible a program running in the background is causing it to crash. Or [...]

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Tips On Being More Productive

February 19, 2010
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In the “Geek Universe”, time moves differently than it does with the rest of the world. It is a complicated quantum physics phenomenon we won’t get into right now. So when it comes to organizing our time, we find ourselves sitting in front of computer monitors Twittering or watching YouTube. This is because of that [...]

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Hard Drive Backup and Clone Software

February 18, 2010
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If you have the need for a squeaky-clean hard drive that can be restored in minutes, then we have two great solutions for you.  Both of these are free and provide a hard drive backup and clone of your Operating System, applications and data. While these two programs are similar, they provide different functions depending [...]

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