TechBite: Using a PC? You Definitely Have Annoyances…
This week’s post is a collection (okay, a hodgepodge) of ways my PC annoys me, with, of course, work-arounds.
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2011
Windows Secrets Newsletter: The Risks of Cloud Storage
Cloud storage heightens security risks; here’s what you need to know.
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Bits from Bill Pytlovany: QuickTime -The Most Popular Unwanted File
By Bill Pytlovany
The release of Windows 95 was suppose to spell the end of Microsoft’s 8.3 filename specifications. The folks in Redmond hailed the era of long filenames that would provide better descriptions of what a file would be used for. Unfortunately, years later Microsoft and others continue to use filenames which are small and non-descriptive.
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Chris Pirillo: How to Control Someone Else’s Computer
There are many reasons that someone might need to control another computer remotely. Providing tech support to family and friends, accessing your system at home from a remote location, and companies monitoring and assisting employees are just a few reasons. There are many ways to accomplish this, and in this video I go over a few suggestions that have worked for me. These may not be the best solutions for everyone, so please feel free to comment below with the method that has worked best for you.
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Ask Leo: Can I switch back to Windows XP from Windows 7?
By Leo Notenboom
It’s very possible to remove Windows 7 and switch back to Windows XP. I’ll describe how. In my opinion, however, switching back to Windows XP is a mistake.
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Bob Rankin: How to Remove XP Total Security 2011 Virus
“Somehow I got a virus called XP Total Security, and I can’t get rid of it. It blocks my security software, and it won’t let me download any new anti-virus tools. It’s even asking me for money… how do I get rid of this thing?”
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The PC Is Far From Dead
First the iPhone comes out as the first of a slew of smart phones, and many pundits and industry observers forecasted the death of the PC. Now there is a tablet tsunami, and the entire world is in a frenzy about the ultimate demise of our great friend and companion, the trusty computer. Well, the death of the PC is greatly exaggerated. Worse yet, for some reason, the exageration seems to be willful and intentional. What do they have against the good old PC anyhow? I have no idea, but let me debunk this nonsense.
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First Look at the Windows 8 Interface
The next generation of the Windows OS was recently introduced by Microsoft at the D9 conference….take a look.
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PC Pitstop Newsletter – May 2011 #2
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