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PrePrint: Cloud-based Desktop Services for Thin Clients

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:16:01 +0000

Cloud computing and ubiquitous network availability has brought the thin client concept again under the attention. Executing applications in virtual desktops on servers in the cloud enables accessing any application from any location with any device

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Add Apps to Your Desktop

Master — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:50:05 +0000

With phone and tablets leading the way, the computing world is slowly turning towards the app trend. Windows 8’s initial information shows a radical, app-based redesign rumored to be the biggest for the operating system since the jump from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95

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USB 2.0 vs. USB 3.0 vs. eSATA vs. Thunderbolt vs. Firewire vs. Ethernet Speed

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:21:33 +0000

Your desktop or laptop computer has a wide variety of different ports and connection types; but, what are they all for? USB 2.0, USB 3.0, eSATA, Thunderbolt, Firewire, and Ethernet are all technologies that are built-in to the majority of today’s devices.

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Rotate Wallpaper by Keyword in Windows

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:31:50 +0000

A change of scenery is good for mental health, but most of us spend our days staring at our computer screens. The only change of scenery available to us is through our desktop wallpaper.

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Android Notifier Brings Droid Phone Alerts To Your Desktop

admin — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:15:30 +0000

If you have an Android powered smartphone and a computer, you can forward phone notifications directly to your desktop with Android Notifier. Desktop notifications are super efficient for anyone with a busy schedule, or just anyone who likes convenience

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Reinstall Windows 7 on an OEM Desktop or Laptop Minus the Bloatware

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:04:13 +0000

Whenever you purchase a new branded desktop or laptop, meaning Dell, HP, Gateway, etc… you usually get Windows 7, but you also get a ton of “bloatware” as well.

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Take Advantage of Window 7′s “Secret” Right-Click Feature

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:13:53 +0000

Many people who have been using Windows 7 for awhile might be surprised to learn that there is a not very well known secret right-click feature that can be used for all sorts of purposes. To see how the “secret” trick works, bring up any file manager, for this example, we’ll use Windows Explorer .

Play More Audio and Video Files with Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:41:10 +0000

If you’re fond of playing a wide variety of audio and video files on your Windows computer, you’ve probably found several file formats that just won’t play. This happens because Windows lacks the codecs necessary to play many audio and video files. The Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack is a free, open source software download that can solve this problem

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Rotate Your Desktop Wallpaper Automatically with Photos from Flickr

Master — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:17:55 +0000

Desktop wallpaper sets the mood for all we do on our Windows-based computers. But, even the best vacation photographs grow stale after a while. To keep energy flowing while behind a computer screen, we should change our desktop wallpaper often—or at least periodically.

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Upload MP3′s to YouTube the Easy Way

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:46:53 +0000

As a video-sharing service, YouTube was not designed as a place for its users to share MP3 music files.

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Fix "This action is only valid for products that are currently installed" Error Message

admin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:02:52 +0000

After installing Windows 7, we found that we got an error message when trying to open Microsoft Word or any other Office program. The error read, “ This action is only valid for products that are currently installed. ” Double-checked the Program Files and yes, Microsoft Office was still there, plain as can be

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Upgrade To Blackberry OS 6 Quickly and Easily

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:52:27 +0000

For certain Blackberry owners, OS 6 may be a worthwhile upgrade to take advantage of.

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Snip YouTube Videos to the Good Part the Easy Way

Master — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:53:27 +0000

With the infinite abundance of distractions available on the Web, it is no wonder most of us have developed short attention spans. YouTube has a 15-minute limit for the length of uploaded videos, but most of us are bored and clicking something else within the first 2-4 minutes

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Add Custom Controls and Features to Embedded YouTube Videos

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:50:21 +0000

YouTube’s controls are rather limited. We can play, stop, fast forward, rewind or watch videos in full screen… and that is about it.

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How to Create a Kindle eBook Cover Using Windows 7 Paint Program

Master — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:15:32 +0000

As noted in an earlier post, Windows 7 First Look: MS Paint , MS Paint in Windows 7, has undergone quite a makeover since Vista, and is now robust enough for people to use for actual applications, one of which is creating a good cover for your Kindle eBook.

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How to Create, Publish and Sell eBooks on Amazon’s Kindle Bookstore

Master — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:32:45 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to publish your own eBook in a place where everyone can find and buy it, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing site, might just be the thing for you.

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Watch YouTube Videos in Sync with Friends

Master — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:15:28 +0000

Besides funny video clips, YouTube has a growing collection of full-length movies. If you are looking for a neat activity to connect with friends and family long distance, one idea is to have a YouTube movie night.

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Watch YouTube Videos from an iTunes-like Player

Master — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:16:39 +0000

YouTube’s organization can feel messy at times. Between advertisements and user comments, many users have started to feel overwhelmed by the amount of distractions. yTunes is a service that cuts some of the clutter

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How to Use Your KeePass Database on Your Blackberry

Master — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:26:39 +0000

KeePass is one of the best password manager applications out there, and we’ve written about it before . It is packed with useful functionality even though it is a free product, and it helps you to generate, save, and organize your passwords.

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Run Old Programs in 64-bit Windows 7 with Compatibility Mode Options

Master — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:59:25 +0000

The switch from 32-bit versions of Windows to 64-bit versions has been a slow transition. Although Windows XP, Vista, and 7 all have 64-bit versions available, many people still opt for the 32-bit versions. The biggest reason for this is compatibility issues with older programs, hardware, and drivers.

Change the Default Zoom Level in Adobe Reader 9

admin — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:34:49 +0000

Part of the Acrobat family of portable document format (PDF) applications, Adobe Reader 9 is the company’s latest and free container software for reading documents converted to PDFs. However, Reader 9 is not without its quirks. One of these quirks has to do with the default layout and zoom level the application assumes is best for viewing PDF documents.

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Configure Applications to Maximize when Opened

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:19:49 +0000

There are some programs that just work better when maximized. Graphic editors, like Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop are much easier to use when they inhabit the entire screen

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Change Application Icons in Mac OS X

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:51:41 +0000

Before I bought a Mac laptop a year ago, I was always a hardcore PC user.

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How to Make Your Own Time Capsule and Backup With Time Machine for Cheap

Master — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:38:27 +0000

The best way to backup your data on a Mac is to use Apple’s Time Machine software. It’s simple to use, and already built into OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard

Turn Your Laptop, Netbook, or Desktop into an eBook Reader

Master — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:17:54 +0000

So maybe Amazon Kindles and iPads are not your thing. However, you do take your laptop with you to school, work, when traveling, etc

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Turn Your Laptop, Netbook, or Desktop into an eBook Reader