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Roblox – A Game Building Site For All Ages
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 by Amanda

Cool Site – Roblox -A site where players architect their own worlds and create simulations of the real world. Continue reading

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COOL SITES

ZocDoc – Find A Doctor Online
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 by Amanda

Cool Site – ZocDoc -Find a Doctor near you and then book an appointment online so that you can get well quicker. Continue reading

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COMPUTER TERMS

Will My Windows XP Still Work?
Monday, March 11th, 2013 by cynthia

Question: At the present time I have Windows XP. I read that I will no longer be able to use XP in 2014. Is this correct? Can I switch to Windows 7 at that time or will I have to go to Windows 7 before that time. If I have to switch how do I switch to Windows 7? Continue reading

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WINDOWS 8

Still Love Windows XP? You Aren’t Alone
Monday, March 11th, 2013 by cynthia

Still happy with your old computer and Windows XP? You aren’t alone. People are holding on to computers and using older operating systems longer these days, here’s why… Continue reading

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E-MAIL HELP

Scammers Using IRS E-Mail To Steal Your ID & Money
Monday, March 11th, 2013 by cynthia

The IRS and the Better Business Bureau are warning taxpayers about an e-mail scam involving a fake message from the IRS. The message will say that it’s from the IRS and will have a subject line along the lines of “Notification bout tax refund.” The message says it’s about your projected income tax refund and will mention a dollar amount along with a link for you to click on to learn the details. Continue reading

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FILE & DISK MANAGEMENT

Seagate’s New Hybrid Desktop & Laptop Hard Drives
Monday, March 11th, 2013 by Tim

On March 5th, Seagate announced its third-generation solid state hybrid drives, SSHD for short, in both traditional laptop size and, for the first time ever, a desktop-sized hard drive. Is the performance worth the upgrade? Continue reading

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IN THE NEWS

Microsoft Changes Its Mind – Office 2013 Now Transferable
Monday, March 11th, 2013 by cynthia

Microsoft has changed its mind about Office 2013. The company had previously announced that if you purchased Office 2013 and the computer it was installed on failed, you were just out of luck. But thanks to angry consumers, that policy is changing. Continue reading

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COOL SITES

Honeyfund – A Honeymoon Registry
Monday, March 11th, 2013 by Amanda

Cool Site – Honeyfund -A free honeymoon registry that helps you estimate the cost of your honeymoon and charges no fees to you or your guests for using it. Continue reading

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ANDROID

Letting Kids Play “Free Apps” Could Cost You A Bundle
Sunday, March 10th, 2013 by cynthia

A five-year-old British boy managed to rack up $2500 in charges in just 15 minutes charges playing Zombies vs. Ninjas on his parents’ iPad. He did it with “in app” purchases of add-ons to the “free” game. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen to you… Continue reading

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SMARTPHONES

The Most Dangerous Thing To Do On A Cellphone
Sunday, March 10th, 2013 by cynthia

The most dangerous thing you can do with a cellphone is probably something you see other drivers do every day. It may even be something you’ve done occasionally yourself. Continue reading

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COOL SITES

LastPass – Remember Your Passwords
Sunday, March 10th, 2013 by Amanda

Coolsite – LastPass – Always forgetting your passwords? Check out this online password manager and form filler that makes web browsing easier and more secure. Continue reading

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COMPUTER TERMS

Software… Firmware… Hardware…
Sunday, March 10th, 2013 by Randal

What are all of those “Wares” buzzing around your head? I’ll explain the difference between software, firmware and hardware and even through in bonus definitions for malware, adware and userware. Continue reading

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I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW...

Why Is Software Being Sold As A Subscription?
Saturday, March 9th, 2013 by Tim

I’ve Always Wanted To Know: Why Is Software Being Sold As A Subscription? Answer: The early days of software were simple times: you purchased a floppy disk with a piece of software on it and you could use it wherever you wanted for an unlimited amount of time. Fast forward 40 years and we’re being offered many popular software packages as subscriptions or limited time versions, but why? What is the advantage for software developers and what does it mean for consumers? Continue reading

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SECURITY HELP

3 Ways To Reset Windows Admin Password
Thursday, March 7th, 2013 by soumen

I frequently pick up used computers from yard sales, flea markets and such. The problem is…the password, of course. Is there a simple, easy and inexpensive way to log on and change the admin password or remove it? Continue reading

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COOL SITES

HealthTap – Advice From Doctors Anywhere
Thursday, March 7th, 2013 by Amanda

Cool Site – HealthTap -Get answers from trusted physicians anytime, anywhere for free. Continue reading

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USING THE INTERNET

Six Strikes And You’re Out: New Copyright Alert System
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 by Tim

Beware copyright infringers and file sharers! A new copyright alert system is being implemented by a wide range of national and local Internet service providers. The effects of being flagged in this system can be as minor as a pop-up or as extreme as termination of your service, so read on to find out what it is, why it’s being implemented and what you can do if you’re falsely accused… Continue reading

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USING THE INTERNET

Why Can’t I Use Java In Firefox?
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 by cynthia

Question: Why can I not play certain games in Firefox? It tells me to download Java, which I have done. I keep getting this message. – Bob Answer – Firefox has disabled the Java plug-in for the browser due to security issues with Java. But if you still wish to use Java to play games, here’s how to do it. Continue reading

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COOL SITES

Small Demons – An Online Encylopedia For Novels
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 by Amanda

Cool Site – Small Demons – Connect the dots between your favorite novels and discover new connections you didn’t know about by entering the Storyverse! Continue reading

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SOFTWARE REVIEWS

MiniTool Partition Wizard
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 by Tim

How would you like a free, guided utility which allows you partition your hard drive, copy a drive and run surface tests all through an easy-to-use interface? Partion Wizard Home Edition from MiniTool is a utility to that does just that. Continue reading

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ANDROID

Keep Losing Your Remote? There’s An App For That
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 by cynthia

Ever wish there was a quick way to find your keys, your cat or the remote? A company says it has the solution for that problem in the form of stickers and a Smartphone app. Continue reading

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ANDROID

Tablet Says I Need Flash – How Do I Download?
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 by cynthia

Question: I bought a Kindle Fire 2nd generation tablet. I click on a video and it says I don’t have Adobe Flash, but does not say how to get it. I am very disappointed in it. It is an Android. – Mike Answer – This should be a quick fix. Continue reading

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COMPUTER TERMS

Help! Copy/Paste Isn’t Working
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 by cynthia

Question: My copy/paste operation has failed. Is there a way to fix it ? HP Pavilion Windows 7 Home Premium. Answer: I’m not sure what type of copy/paste operation you’re trying to perform, but I can think of one possibility. Continue reading

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COMPUTER TERMS

Getting Rid of an Old Hard Drive
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 by Randal

Did dunking my old hard drive in the sink get rid of the datat? How do you get rid of the data on an old hard drive? Not by giving it a bath, but by using these tips. Continue reading

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COOL SITES

imo Instant Messenger Lets You Talk Over Multiple Networks
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 by Amanda

Cool Site – imo : an instant messenger for the computer or mobile device that lets you talk to your friends over multiple networks. Continue reading

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HARDWARE & PERIPHERALS

Eneloop – The Best Rechargeable Battery?
Monday, March 4th, 2013 by Tim

They say only two things in life are certain: Death and Taxes. I’d like to add another to that list: batteries will always cost a fortune. Sanyo, the makers of the Eneloop brand of rechargeable batteries, promises to change that. I put these batteries to the test for a year. Here’s what I found… Continue reading

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