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Finding Missing Windows Programs

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

Has your Windows Disk Defragmenter, Microsoft Paint, or other Windows installed program gone missing from your computer? Get them back using these methods: Continue reading

Tags: create shortcuts, find missing windows programs, missing programs, windows 7 shortcuts
Posted in System Tune-Up Help | No Comments »

Easy Print Screen in Windows 7

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Having problems taking screen shots Windows 7? Try Gadwin PrintScreen! Continue reading

Tags: print screen, print screen alternative, print screen not working, pritn screen alternatives, save screen shot, save screen shot without paint, screen shot program, take screen shot, windows 7 print screen
Posted in Free Downloads | 1 Comment »

Top Sketching Apps for iPad Pt. 2

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

Now that we’ve sampled two great iPad sketching apps in the form of Sketchbook Ink and Sketchbook Pro, we take a look at two more apps likely to draw comparisons to Autodesk’s offerings: Adobe Ideas and Procreate: Continue reading

Tags: adobe for ipad, adobe ideas ios, draw on iphone, drawing on ipad, ios, ios drawing apps, ios sketching, procreate for ipad, sketch on ipad
Posted in App Reviews, iOS | No Comments »

Top Sketching Apps for iPad Pt. 1

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Regardless of their drawbacks, both versions of SketchBook for iOS are fantastically capable apps for drawing on your iPad; but before you choose which is best for you, stay tuned for Part Two of our series for more recommendations on the Best Drawing Apps available for the iPad. Continue reading

Tags: draw on iphone, drawing on ipad, ios, ios drawing apps, ios sketching, sketch on ipad, sketchbook form ios, sketchbook ink for ipad, sketchbook pro for ipad
Posted in App Reviews, iOS | No Comments »

Fun with Bookmarks on Your iPad/iPhone

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Edit, delete, or even add a bookmark to your Home Screen with these handy Safari for iOS bookmarking tips! Continue reading

Tags: bookmarks in ios safari, bookmarks on ipad, bookmarks on iphone, ios 4.x, iOS 5, safari ios bookmarks, safari ipad, safari iphone
Posted in iOS, Smartphones | 2 Comments »

iPad / iOS Basics Part 3 – Quick Search, Cut, copy, and Paste!

Friday, December 30th, 2011

iPad / iOS Basics Part 3 – How to perform a quick search and cut copy/paste on you iPad or iPhone. Continue reading

Tags: copy paste ios, copy paste ipad, copy paste iphone, ios, ios tips, ipad, ipad tips, iphone, search on ipad, search on iphone
Posted in iOS | 4 Comments »

iPad / iOS Basics Part 2 – Making Folders, Pausing Downloads, and Uninstalling Apps

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Here’s part 2 of out iPad basics series.We’ll cover creating folders, uninstalling Apps, and pausing app/update downloads. Continue reading

Tags: deleting ipad apps, ios, ios help, ipad 2 help, ipad help, iphone 4 help, iphone 4s help, making folders on ipad, pause app download, uninstall ipad app
Posted in iOS | 2 Comments »

COMODO Firewall FREE Part 2: Essential Frewall Alerts

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Running Comodo Firewall for the first time can be a bit daunting: take a look at this guide to Comodo’s firewall alerts for a better understanding of all those mysterious Comodo “pop ups.” Continue reading

Tags: comodo firewall alerts, comodo firewall free, free firewall, pc security, using comodo firewall, windows firewall
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iPad / iOS Basics Part 1

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

iPad 2 / iOS tips covering: organizing your Home Screen Apps/Icons and securing your iDevice from data thieves. Check it out! Continue reading

Tags: ios, ios 4 help, ios 4.3.3, ios help, ipad 2 help, ipad help, ipda 2, iphone 4 help, iphone 4s help, lock home screen, locking ipad, moving icons in ios, moving icons on ipad iphone
Posted in iOS | 7 Comments »

COMODO Firewall FREE Part 1: Initial Setup

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Do you have broadband? Then you need a firewall to keep your computer secure. Follow this handy guide to begin securing your computer with the free firewall software provided by security experts COMODO. Continue reading

Tags: comodo firewall, comodo free firewal, firewall software, free firewall, internet security, internet security firewall
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Tips for Canning Spam without CAN-SPAM

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Are those “CAN-SPAM” unsubscribe email links safe to click? Not always. Find out why and ways you can reduce spam inside. Continue reading

Tags: can spam, can spam unsubscribe link, reduce spam, spam, unsafe spam email links, unsubscribe link, virus link in email
Posted in E-Mail Help, Security Help | 2 Comments »

Fixing an Erratic Laptop Keyboard

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Is the keyboard on your laptop spitting out gibberish words instead of full sentences? Look here for ideas on how to fix this all too common problem. Continue reading

Tags: broken keyboard, broken laptop keyboard, fix broken keyboard, fix hp laptop keyboad, fix keyboard, keyboard gibberish, missing letters
Posted in Hardware & Peripherals | 5 Comments »

COMODO Antivirus Free Part 4: Virus Scan Essentials

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Part 4 of our COMODO anti-virus series shows a walk through of the most essential virus scan features this free anti-virus program offers. Continue reading

Tags: comodo anti virus free, custom virus scan, free virus scan
Posted in Security Help, Uncategorized | Comments Off

COMODO Antivirus Free Part 3: Severe Virus Alerts

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Has Comodo Antivirus found an infection on your computer? Take a look at the severe alerts in part 3 of our feature! Continue reading

Tags: como anti virus, comodo antivirus, comodo defense plus, comodo defense+, comodo free antivirus, how to use comodo antivirus
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Comodo Antivirus Free Part 2: Alerts and Additional Options

Monday, September 12th, 2011

The free COMODO Antivirus program has a wealth of features to fully secure your PC against any threat. In Part 2 we detail one of it’s important features: Defense+ Continue reading

Tags: comodo antivirus, comodo defense plus, comodo defense+, how to use comodo antivirus
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Is it Time to Replace Your Flat PATA Ribbon Connectors?

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Is your computer getting on in years and filled with a variety of drives, cards, connectors, and cables? If this sounds like your hardware, read this and consider looking around the inside of that cluttered computer. Continue reading

Tags: cleaning up cable clutter, IDE cable, PATA cables, ribbon cables
Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, System Tune-Up Help | 1 Comment »

COMODO Antivirus Free Part 1: Installation and Initial Setup

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Download and install Comodo Antivirus FREE: one of the best anti virus options on the market today. Continue reading

Tags: comodo anti virus, comodo firewall, comodo security suite, free antivirus, free security software, norton
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Bringing Back Add to Dictionary in Word 2007

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Has “Add to Dictionary” in your computers’ Microsoft Word 2007 gone missing? Here is a simple way to bring this handy feature back again. Continue reading

Tags: add to dictionary, dictionary error in word, microsoft word, missing dictionary, word dictionary
Posted in MS Office Help, MS Word | 4 Comments »

How To Fix A Missing Or Corrupt P17.Sys File

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Can’t hear anything on your computer? You may be have a corrupt or missing p17.sys. Here’s how to fix it. Continue reading

Tags: cant hear sound, corrupt p17.sys, missing p17.sys, missing sound, no sound from speakers, sound driver
Posted in Multimedia, System Tune-Up Help | Comments Off

Bring Shortcuts Back To Your Start Menu In Windows 7

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Have your icons gone missing from your Windows Start menu? Follow these steps to get bring them back to their original glory! Continue reading

Tags: Desktop Shortcuts, windows shortcuts
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Eliminating Shut Down Nag Screens in Windows 7 – Part 2: The “Logged On” Alert Box

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Shut down nag screens and what they mean to you: part 2. This covers the “Other people are logged on to [your] computer” alert box. Continue reading

Tags: Shut Down Nag Screens, Switch User Accounts
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Adding An Image To Your Windows Live Hotmail Signature

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Follow these simple steps to have your Windows Live Hotmail image enhanced email signature up and running in no time. Continue reading

Tags: E-mail Signature Images, Hotmail Signature
Posted in E-Mail Help | 12 Comments »

Eliminating Nag Screens in Windows 7 – Part 1: “Force Shut Down”

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Part 1 of our two part series on shut down screens in Windows 7. Learn what to do when you get a “Force Shutdown Screen”. Continue reading

Tags: Force Shut Down Screen, windows 7
Posted in System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Flash Drive Vs Hard Drive Vs Optical Media

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Storing your wedding photos on a DVD? The birth of your first born on that old hard drive? Or your company’s payroll on a thumb drive? Make sure you are making the right choice in storage media for your important data. Continue reading

Tags: Flash Drives, Hard Drives, Optical Media, Storage Options
Posted in File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals | 1 Comment »