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Deleting Gmail Contacts

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

As online acquaintances come and go, your digital address book may need to be updated from time to time. If you’ve got that “special” someone you’d rather not hear from again, or just need to clean up old contacts that aren’t in use anymore, the Gmail service lets you remove unwanted entries from your address book. Continue reading

Tags: address book, delete contact, email contacts, gmail
Posted in E-Mail Help | 5 Comments »

Disabling Taskbar Thumbnail Previews

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Microsoft decided to include a “feature” (which for many is about as useful as a rock) that creates small pop-up previews of any window currently open when you roll your mouse over their taskbar icons at the bottom of the screen. Find out how to disable those preview pop-ups in Windows 7. Continue reading

Tags: disable thumbnails, pop-up previews, taskbar pop-up, thumbnail previews
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | No Comments »

Opening New Windows In “Maximized” Mode

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

Check out this tip to keep your windows always opening in “maximized” full screen mode. Continue reading

Tags: Maximized Window
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | Comments Off

Connecting Your Laptop To A T.V. Screen

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Learn about ways to connect your laptop to your TV and use your television as an external monitor. Continue reading

Tags: connect external monitor, external monitor, multiple displays
Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, TV Tech | 6 Comments »

Setting Firefox To Remember Passwords

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Learn how to set the Firefox web browser to remember your passwords. Continue reading

Tags: firefox, Mozilla, passwords
Posted in Using The Internet | Comments Off

Resetting A Wireless Router Password

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Discover how to change the administrative security password on your Wi-Fi router. Continue reading

Tags: router, router password, wireless networks, wireless security
Posted in Security Help | 1 Comment »

Changing Network Adapter Security Settings in Windows 7

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Discover how to change security settings on your computer to match a nearby wireless network. Continue reading

Tags: internet security, Network Settings, WEP, windows 7, wireless networks, WPA2
Posted in Security Help, Using The Internet | 4 Comments »

Fixing an 8GB USB Flash Drive

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Find out how to fix USB memory drives that no longer work after your computer is shut down unexpectedly or the device is removed improperly. Continue reading

Tags: 8GB, flash drive, safely remove hardware, usb drive
Posted in File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals | 1 Comment »

Changing Your Wireless Network Password

Friday, March 16th, 2012

Learn how to change the security password for your wireless home network with this helpful security article! Continue reading

Tags: Network Settings, security key, wireless network, wireless password
Posted in Hardware & Peripherals | 6 Comments »

Sending Text Messages Through Yahoo Messenger

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Learn how to use the Yahoo Messenger instant messaging program to send text messages directly to someone without having to use your cell phone or any third-party software applications. Continue reading

Tags: instant messsaging, sms, text messaging, windows 7, Yahoo Messenger
Posted in Using The Internet | Comments Off