Dave's Computer Tips

Daves Computer Tips has been through many iterations as it has grown to what it is today! Staffed with knowledgeable authors and packed with coverage of important tech related topics...their goal has always been... “To become the best source of easy to understand, plain English computer and tech information on the internet while helping others to better understand computers and technology.”

Dave’s Computer Tips: You should junk your Java!

Dave's Computer Tips / December 9, 2011

I’m not suggesting you stop drinking coffee – I would never deprive anyone of that life giving nectar! Heck, It’s a known fact that 95% of the tech world runs on Coffee (the other 5% substitutes alternate caffeinated beverages).

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Dave’s Computer Tips: Do you have a Crashplan?

Dave's Computer Tips / November 28, 2011

Be prepared for the unexpected with Crashplan.

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Dave’s Computer Tips: Another tool to add to your malware toolbox

Dave's Computer Tips / November 21, 2011

Emisoft’s anti-malware software, while often forgotten, provides an excellent malware removal tool

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Dave’s Computer Tips: Put your PC in your pocket & carry it anywhere!

Dave's Computer Tips / November 4, 2011

Using portable apps you can take your programs anywhere without worrying about security or using an unfamiliar program.

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Dave’s Computer Tips: Windows Home Server 2011 Dashboard Wrap Up

Dave's Computer Tips / October 28, 2011

The final part of our in-depth look at the Windows Home Server 2011 Dashboard

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Dave’s Computer Tips: Drive extender technology for all

Dave's Computer Tips / October 21, 2011

…urged on by the internet grumblings regarding the lack of Drive Extender a company named Division-M from Australia began working on their own solution. A solution that would make Windows Home Server “whole” again with the added bonus of not being tied to any one particular Microsoft OS.

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Dave’s Computer Tips: WHS 2011 Dashboard-Server Folders & Hard Drives

Dave's Computer Tips / October 12, 2011

Learn your way around the Server Folders and Hard Drives tab in the Windows Home Server 2011 Dashboard.

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Dave’s Computer Tips: Windows Home Server 2011 Dashboard-Computers & Backup tab

Dave's Computer Tips / October 3, 2011

Learn your way around the Computers and Backup tab in the Windows Home Server 2011 Dashboard.

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Dave’s Computer Tips: Windows Home Server 2011 Dashboard-Users tab

Dave's Computer Tips / September 23, 2011

Learn the who, what, when, where, and why of the Users tab in the Windows Home Server 2011 Dashboard.

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Dave’s Computer Tips: The Windows Home Server 2011 Dashboard-Home tab

Dave's Computer Tips / September 14, 2011

We’ve covered the installation of Windows Home Server 2011 and installing the Connector software on client computers and if you’ve followed along you are now ready to interact with the server from your client computers using the Dashboard. If you’re new to Windows Home Server 2011 now is a great time to jump on the bandwagon! Microsoft has dropped the price to around $60, which is practically unheard of.

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