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Tips & Tricks for Effective Google Searches

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Marlies
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Have you ever wondered how to get the best results from Google. I created this video based on the Google guide to help you out. Here are few key tips: be specific be brief don’t worry about spelling don’t use … Continue reading →

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Turning Off Restore Point in Windows

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Marlies
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The restore function comes in handy when something goes wrong with the computer. Rather than having to start from scratch you can go back to a date when you had no problem. There is, however, one time when the restore … Continue reading →

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How to Protect Your Computer

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Marlies
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Nobody wants their computer to be a target and open for viruses and malware, but often it not that easy to understand. So when I came across this helpful article at Geeks.com I thought it is a great a idea … Continue reading →

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Best Free Online Applications and Services

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Marlies
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I just came across this wonderful assortment of

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Firefox Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Marlies
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I find it hard at time remembering all those Firefox keyboard shortcuts. Then I came across these links with all the shortcuts for Windows/Mac/Linux all in one place. Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts Firefox Mouse Shortcuts originally posted in March 2008

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Formatting QuickLaunch Bar in Windows

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Marlies
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I like to use the quick launch bar in Windows and at one point I just had too many items, so I went looking for a way to sort them into folders. I found it and did it and then … Continue reading →

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Lost Toolbar in Windows?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Marlies
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What to do when you fiddle around with things and suddenly your toolbar disappears. This is very frustrating if it is the main toolbar with view where you could otherwise get the toolbar back. Well, there is a simple way … Continue reading →

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FTP from Windows Explorer

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Marlies
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Don’t have an ftp program? You can use the Windows Explorer as ftp program. Open your Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and E Now your are usually at your C drive and the address bar says c: To … Continue reading →

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Sorting Favorites Folders in Internet Explorer

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Marlies
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I have often tried to sort my favorites in Internet Explorer, but found it time consuming and thought there has to be a better way. Well there is a better and easier way: Use the drop down Favorites from the … Continue reading →

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How to Back Up Firefox and Thunderbird

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Marlies
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Since I switched to using Firefox and Thunderbird for surfing/mail respectively, I found that they worked differently than IE and Outlook when I came to backing up the data. Some research revealed that I could just copy the whole folder … Continue reading →

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