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Removing Crap from New PCs Recover a Windows Product Key Don't Rely on System Restore 20 Best Windows Downloads The Truth About Discount Ink Your Next Pc Might Be a Tablet Change the Name of Your PC Facebook Privacy Changes Freeze Time on Your PC Top 3 Online Backup Sites Waiting for 4G File Sharing World Rocked 5 Best MegaUpload Alternatives Delete ALL IE9 Cookies Windows 7 Sticky Notes 10 Critical PC Security Tips 3-Side Better Slides Make Live URLs Normal Delete Every X Rows Macro Create Startup Repair Disk Print Your Fonts Control Your Taskbar Related posts: PC Pitstop Newsletter – January 2012 Internet Scam on Wheels Online Vacation Scam Alert Top Tips... PC Pitstop Newsletter – January 2012 #2 Rogue Infection Goes Live 5 Tools to Monitor Internet Use... PC Pitstop Newsletter – February 2011 #2 Email is NOT Dead You Must Update IE Keep Your...

Print My Fonts allows you to find out what fonts are stored on your computer. Related posts: Chris Pirillo Video – How Do You Enlarge Fonts on a Web Page? Our good friend Chris Pirillo has stepped in to help... Our Favorite Tips: Convert Images w/ Right Click ... Our Favorite Tips: Quickly Hide Files & Folders ...

A simple way to customize 'how and which' icons show up on your taskbar. Related posts: Windows Observer: Manage Your System Tray Icons & Notifications It seems every program you install these days wants... Our Favorite Tips: How to create a Startup Repair Disk How to create an important resource of recovery tools... Our Favorite Tips: Convert Images w/ Right Click ...

The Sticky Notes in Windows 7 are more useful than they ever were and there is a lot more that you can do with it now. If you are a regular Windows 7 sticky notes user, you will find these tips & tricks on how to use, format, backup and restore them quite handy. Related posts: Notepad Tips and Tricks A day does not go by that I do not... Maketecheasier.com: 4 Great Windows 7 Tips That You Never Know Existed For a normal Windows 7 users, most of the... Windows Secrets Newsletter: Best iPad tricks for Windows users Combine movies into a video playlist and remotely control...

I am writing to tell you one important fact. I bought the Sony NEX-5N camera. As you know, a friend of mine contacted me through my Gmail account, because he had recently purchased the Sony and he was ecstatic. I purchased the camera with the 19-55 mm lens, and then I also purchased the 55-200 lens as well. If you must know, I also purchased a bag, a tripod, and some filters. I paid roughly $1000 from Amazon.com and used my personal credit card. The stuff arrived about a week later, and I paid my Visa bill one month later. Related posts: Maketecheasier.com: 15 Useful Google Chrome Extensions To Get The Most Out Of Google+ While many people still have not gotten their invites,... Maketecheasier.com: How to Get Google To Show Your Profile Picture In Search Results If you are a blogger or content creator, you... TechBite: Google Voice is Cool & Free By Steve Bass For the last year or so,...

A well-prepared scout never goes anywhere without his trusty Swiss army knife. Similarly, you need a portable arsenal of troubleshooting tools to solve common computer problems. You never know when your laptop, or a friend's computer, may start acting up. Load up these free tech support utilities onto a USB flash drive and they'll think you're a tech support superhero! Related posts: Maketecheasier.com: 4 Great Places to Find & Download Portable Apps The people who frequently change their computers or travel... Bob Rankin: Free Windows Troubleshooting Tools By Bob Rankin The Microsoft Windows operating system is... TechBite: Great Troubleshooting Tips and Tools By Steve Bass Sure, there are God-only-knows how many...

With daily dire warnings and admonitions, it's easy to believe that the internet is dangerous. With appropriate and simple safeguards, it needn't be. Related posts: Bits from Bill Pytlovany: The Most Dangerous Words on the Internet There are many forms of security intrusions on your...

In recent years, computer backup and disaster recovery services have become increasingly important as more and more business owners rely on computers for running their companies. For the home users, things like family photos, videos, and music as well as documents are sometimes irreplaceable. Online data backup is easy secure backups and is like having an insurance that protects your data against viruses, theft, or accidental deletions. Related posts: Windows Talk: Syncing Backup Files To External Hard Drives Nowadays there are many different kinds of computer backup... Windows Talk: Syncing Backup Files To External Hard Drives Nowadays there are many different kinds of computer backup... Ask Leo: Is an online backup service a good idea? By Leo Notenboom Backing up data using an online...

iPad, Kindle, Nook, or an Android-based tablet ....whats best for you? Related posts: Windows Secrets Newsletter: Make the iPad work with your Windows gear Getting the iPad to work with your Windows gear... Windows Secrets Newsletter: Best iPad tricks for Windows users Combine movies into a video playlist and remotely control... Windows Secrets Newsletter: How to Download & Save Streaming Video How to watch YouTube clips and other streaming media...

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Word, being the well-connected program that it is, has a feature that automatically converts a URL into a hyperlink... Related posts: Word.Tips.net: Making Sure Word Doesn’t Capitalize Automatically Jim wants to know how he can prevent Word... Word.Tips.net: Displaying Fields Many of the tips provided in WordTips rely on... Word.Tips.net: Understanding Object Anchors The thing that indicates essentially where a floating object...

When working with data retrieved from another source—such as another user or from an external program—you may have a need to remove certain rows from the data. It is not unusual, for instance, to have the need to remove every third row or every fifth row. The following general steps allow you to delete every X rows without using a macro. Related posts: Excel.Tips.Net: Using Less Paper on Printouts You may be wondering if there is a way... Excel.Tips.Net: Speeding Up Large Excel Worksheets Excel users are always looking for ways to speed... Excel.Tips.Net: Converting European Dates to US Dates Linda asked if there is a formula that will...

Just inherited a computer from my Dad and it's very nice, except it has a generic WINPC computer name. I want to change it to something a bit more memorable. How can I easily change the name of my Windows 7 laptop PC? Related posts: Ask Dave Taylor: Change what program manages iPhone pics on Win 7 When you ask about photo management for your iPhone... Ask Dave Taylor: How to Change What Happens When You Close My Laptop? I don't know if my computer is broken or... Ask Dave Taylor: How can I speed up my Windows 7 graphical interface? Finally, finally, I upgraded from Windows XP to Windows...

A great way to emphasize and draw attention to an object on a slide is to circle it. Related posts: PowerPoint Tips: How to Create a PowerPoint Timeline Agenda Create a PowerPoint timeline or agenda in PrezentationZen style.... PowerPoint Tips: Protect Your PowerPoint File from Changes Increase security by protecting a PowerPoint file from changes.... PowerPoint Tips: 10 Steps to a Better PowerPoint Template Improve readability and design with a better PowerPoint template/theme....

Computer security experts recognize three different types of computer security—physical security, network security, and executable security. Each different type has it’s own risks and it’s own implementations. Related posts: Windows Talk: Setting Up a Computer Home Network Back in the old days, setting up a computer... Windows Talk: 5 Reasons Why You Should Format Your Computer Many computer users would have had pondered time and... Windows Talk: Computer Maintenance For Grandmas Whether you’re an actual grandmother or anyone else a...

Your computer holds some of your most important—and private—information, so we’ve written down the 10 top safety computer tips that help you keep your computer and your information safe. Some tips are very common but are often over looked. Related posts: Tips4PC.com: Don’t Tell Your Boss About These Computer Tips I once read a study that said typical office... Dave’s Computer Tips: WinPatrol – the ideal software to augment your security? What’s best for one may not work well for... Dave’s Computer Tips: How to freeze time on your computer Every with you could prevent your children or spouse...

Microsoft’s Fix It Solutions automate the process of dealing with issues that may crop up on your Windows based PC. So instead of you having to manually edit the registry or make other changes these automated tools do the work for you. Here are the Top Ten Fix It Solutions across all problem areas. Related posts: Windows Observer: Tracking Down Popular Windows Sidebar Gadgets Back in October of this year Microsoft shut down... Windows Observer: Use Microsoft Word For Free A real jewel from the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN)... Windows Observer: How To Become a Microsoft Beta Tester Are you analytical and enjoy testing out the latest...

MegaUpload was the largest file-hosting website on the Internet, and millions of people used it to share files, especially large ones. But the FBI shut it down as part of its investigation into piracy, claiming that MegaUpload was violating copyright laws as members shared things like movies, television shows, and music. While the site was definitely used for pirating purposes, it was also used for completely legitimate file-sharing. Now, millions of users don’t have access to their personal files such as work documents and projects. Another good reason to use a reliable online data backup service for the files you want to have a backup of. If the takedown of MegaUpload has affected you, there are other websites you can use to host and share your important files. Here are five alternatives to MegaUpload you can try. Related posts: BurnWorld.com: Windows 8 will allow you to mount ISO and VHD files natively So is this good news or is it a... BurnWorld.com: 5 Reasons Cloud Computing Is...

You just bought a brand new computer, and you are so excited on getting back and getting it up and running. It hasn’t been in the news much, but new PC’s just keep getting slower and slower. It makes sense because the slower the PC is, the less time it will last, and hence the [...] Related posts: Bits from Bill Pytlovany: Brand New Computer? Read Me First! By Bill Pytlovany Did you think I was going... Dave’s Computer Tips: How to freeze time on your computer Every with you could prevent your children or spouse... Remove TOP 10 Shareware HiJackers Over the weekend a good friend asked me to take...

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If you have a 64-bit capable machine, you may want to upgrade from 32-bit Windows to 64. Unfortunately, the upgrade, while quite possible, isn't easy. Related posts: Chris Pirillo: Windows 7 Upgrade or Anytime Upgrade? What's the difference between a Windows 7 upgrade and... Best Buy Leaks Windows 7 Upgrade Plans The sleuths over at Engadget have apparently uncovered an internal... Bits from Bill Pytlovany: Should You Upgrade to Windows 7? By Bill Pytlovany Are you wondering if you should...

YOUR free movies may be a thing of the past. The Feds are closing in on those handy torrent sites and torrent owners are heading for the hills. What's next, the resurgence of Drive Inns? Not likely, progress is unstoppable and the next new technology will insure your entertainment future. No related posts.

Want to speed up your Internet? A slow, crawling Internet connection is a source of great frustration. Sometimes the slowdown is beyond your control; the Internet is subject to traffic jams just like any other highway. But there are some things you can do to maximize whatever speed you are able to get. Related posts: Bob Rankin: Why Is My Internet Connection Slow? "I notice that my Internet connection seems to slow... The Ultimate Internet Super Speed Guide We've been analyzing performance of computers for well over... Bob Rankin: Streaming Internet Movies to Your TV By Bob Rankin "I love watching movies and TV...

Losing your product key is something that happens to the best of us, especially when you’re as accident-prone as I am and misplace the box your Windows CD came in. Related posts: Maketecheasier.com: 5 Excellent Tools To Take Screenshots in Windows In case you are looking for an effective screenshot... Maketecheasier.com: What Happens to Win 7 After Changing a Motherboard I’ve been hearing the same question again and again... Maketecheasier.com: 4 Reasons Why Windows UAC Is Useless If you use Windows Vista or 7, you know...

Sure, we realize that any list detailing the "best" of anything is sure to spark debate, but we hope this can be civilized and rife with constructive criticism. According to Craighton Miller, here are the best Windows downloads for any new computer. Disagree with any of these or have any in mind that you think should be included? Read the post and leave your commentary (as long as it's civil and constructive), by gum! Related posts: Chris Pirillo: What Do You Want to See in Microsoft Windows 8? Let's talk. Does the new Explorer interface (with Ribbon)... Chris Pirillo: What Would Make Mac Users Switch to Windows? Is the Windows 8 Metro experience enough to make... Chris Pirillo: Microsoft Hates You Why does Microsoft release so many different versions of...

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This is part 2 of a 4 part series evaluating and comparing 3 alternative cleaning suites. Related posts: Dave’s Computer Tips: 3 alternatives to CCleaner CCleaner has been around for a long time, with... Dave’s Computer Tips: How to freeze time on your computer Every with you could prevent your children or spouse... Dave’s Computer Tips: Another tool to add to your malware toolbox Emisoft’s anti-malware software, while often forgotten, provides an excellent...

If anything is guaranteed to get the tech world buzzing it is a new release from the guys at Apple. The next big event on the cards for 2012 is the launch of the next generation iPad. Here we go again! Related posts: BurnWorld.com: Top 5 iPad Competitors to Consider This Christmas The iPad is a great tablet, but it’s not... BurnWorld.com: iPad vs. Kindle Fire Business men and woman have all waited in lines... Chris Pirillo: iPad 1 vs. iPad 2 Chris does a head-to-head iPad 1 vs. iPad 2...