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July 21st, 2010

Are you getting a “USB device not recognized” error for a USB mouse, keyboard, or other USB device? Already tried normal fixes, such as uninstalling and reinstalling the driver, but it’s still not working? A possible solution may surprise you.
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July 13th, 2010

Do you want to lock and password-protect your important folders in Windows 7 or Vista? If you have multiple accounts including one with administrator privileges in Windows 7 / Vista, then you can set access privileges for individual folders.
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June 22nd, 2010

Web-worker Daily shares some useful tips on how to improve your efficiency using dual monitors with your computer. Both Mac OS and Windows support dual monitors, and you can get two 20-inch monitors for less money than what it would take to buy a larger display. Read more

http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/06/02/3-efficiency-tips-for-using-dual-monitors/

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June 15th, 2010

Want to get rid of that annoying white box that appears around your logo when you place it in PowerPoint? ZDNet’s Techguide shares a useful tip on how to remove the background so your logo looks great on any color slide.  Read more

http://www.zdnetasia.com/remove-that-annoying-background-from-your-company-logo-62063214.htm

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May 21st, 2010

shortcut keyYou can create a keyboard shortcut for your favorite websites using Internet Explorer. Read more

http://www.computerhope.com/tips/tip1.htm

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May 21st, 2010

DIGITAL FRAMEInc.com posted five business uses for your digital frame, including using it as a presentation tool at tradeshows or as an ice breaker before a meeting. Read more

http://www.inc.com/tech-blog/5-business-uses-for-a-digital-frame.html?partner=newsletter_Goods

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April 23rd, 2010

tip2The new Windows 7 taskbar allows you to dock items to the taskbar, combining the features of both the normal taskbar as well as Quick Launch. But what if you want to bring back the Quick Launch Bar to the Taskbar in Windows 7?

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April 23rd, 2010

tip1The single most visible change in Windows 7 is the new “dock style” taskbar, which shows icons instead of buttons, with all application windows combined within a single button. The first question many people will have is “How do I turn it off?” – and this article will show you how.

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March 22nd, 2010

jumplistFinding a way to easily access recently used files, folders, and websites was annoying to some in previous versions of Windows.  In Windows 7, the new Jump List feature allows you to those items quickly.

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March 22nd, 2010

radioA cool feature in Windows 7 Media Center is the ability to listen to local FM radio. But what if you don’t have a tuner card that supports a connected radio antenna? The RadioTime plug-in solves the problem by allowing access to thousands of online radio stations.

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