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Improve OS X’s Finder

For many years the most popular computer operating system (OS) has been Microsoft Windows. But, in the past half decade, Apple, with OS X, has managed to take an increasingly larger share of the market. There are many reasons for this, one being ease of use. The main way users can interact with OS X [...]

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Define: 3 types of cloud

The cloud has rocketed from obscure idea to mainstream must-have in under a decade. According to a recent article on Forbes, more than 53% of businesses with 50 or fewer employees use some form of cloud solution. This number will continue to grow, likely exponentially for the foreseeable future. Chances are, you are aware of [...]

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Small change to Google Search may be big

One of the most useful Internet tools is the search engine. When it comes to searching on the net, the vast majority of users prefer Google. If you have used Google Search in the past, you likely know that the results page is always evolving, usually for the better. The most recent change, while small, [...]

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Google Glass video highlights use

It’s always cool to see science fiction become reality. One of the latest tech gadgets to bring the ideas of writers like Bradbury and Asimov to life is Google Glass, Google’s augmented reality mobile device. In late April, Google announced that the first version was being shipped to certain lucky users who had signed up [...]

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App makes switching to Windows Phone easier

For the past five years there have really been only two major smartphone systems: Android and Apple’s iOS. Systems like the Windows Phone have been on the outside looking in. Microsoft aims to change that, and has been gaining ground, albeit slowly. The latest version of Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8, offers users a solid [...]

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4 non-marketing benefits of social media

To many business owners, social media is one of the most important marketing tools at their disposal. It’s true that a well executed social media strategy can make all the difference, while also giving smaller companies a way to compete with industry giants. What many may not realize is that social media can be much [...]

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How to format numbered lists in Word

Lists are important part of any role in any company. Many lists are now composed in a word processor like Microsoft’s Word. But have you ever struggled to create a numbered list in Word? Maybe lists start from one each time you enter a new one, or the numbers continue from previous list. This can [...]

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Five password don’ts

Security is an important issue for many business owners and managers. Many work with their IT department or an IT partner to ensure their network and systems are secure from threats. But what about your email, social media and bank accounts? The weakest link of these online accounts is your password, hackers know this and [...]

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