4/10/17

Apple Repair Wars

No matter what you try to do, every year a new Apple product comes out, the repairs are a nightmare  for technician's. It's getting to the point that your better off going directly to Apple for everything.
Now with the new laws for manufactures, consumers have choices that they can make.

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4/9/17

Flying Oversea's

Let's just say your better off leaving your smart phone at home otherwise you might have a problem like this when you get back into the United States.
Take this example, learn from it and remember it carefully. It's going to be a while before phone encryption software protects owner's properties.

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4/8/17

Free Tv Channels

There is a lot of legality going on with free television channels and for most of us, if you even pay a few bucks your probably still better off cutting the cable.
For now streaming is the wild west until someone figures a way to make money out of this. For everyone else, enjoy the freebies.

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4/7/17

Better Night Sleep

LED bulbs are the number one problem for any individuals sleep disorders. Looks like the bluer light that they admit has a tendency to disrupt our sleep patterns. While they do have a solution for your problem, it's going to be costly for now, under manufactures change their ways.

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4/6/17

Amazon Chime

Looks like the battle of VOIP are here and Amazon plans to take it to a competitive level. The software looks like it's still incomplete with no threat to skype or google yet. But time will tell how Amazon will integrate this service with it's other services. Stay tuned.

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4/5/17

Router Shopping

It's already 2017 and every year I look into the possibility of upgrading my wireless router's. Things are changing fast for wireless and my concern will be always download and upload speed.

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4/4/17

Online PDF

Online PDF's are coming out in various formats that you no longer need to install software on your computer to get the work done correctly. If your looking for a quick pdf converter. Look no more and check out the Zone PDF utility. You'll be amazed.

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4/3/17

MAC Attack

New MAC malware steals information from your computer and can even make a copy of your iphone backup as well. Read the information below to help you keep aware of what hackers are currently doing to cripple MAC's.

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4/2/17

FYI Win Product Key

Here is the scoop on what everyone should know about the Windows product key that comes with every personal computer. Understanding it carefully can eliminate a lot of installation frustration for users.

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4/1/17

Vista End of Lie

Looks like Windows Vista End of Life is coming soon, April 11. And if your still using the current operating system, here is what you should know and be aware of.
Purchasing a new operating system can be as easy as buying a new computer. Sometime it's cheaper to purchase a new computer than upgrading your OS.

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3/31/17

Printing Alternatives

I have already mentioned some of these items but when your always on the road, these items are a live saver. Check them out and see if it works for you and if you can save time and money.

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3/30/17

All Notes

Looking for a note for all notes organizer. Here is a great software that files your notes they way you need them organized. The software is a small download with opportunity to use the portable version that can be put in a flash drive. Check it out.

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3/29/17

Office Templates

Looking for some cool templates for around the office that you can use daily. These templates are worth checking out.

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3/28/17

Unplugged Cable

Looks like the cable company is now feeling the pinch on years of sky rocketed cable pricing. User's are now seeing the light and canceling their cable contracts for alternative and affordable ways to watch their programming. It's long over due and this is just the beginning.

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3/27/17

Cameyo

Here's a great software to add other programs into a virtual machine so that you can execute them on your desktop, online,  or make them portable. If you have a program that wish it was portable try this software out. It's a great portable application to add to your technician tool bag.

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3/26/17

Win 10 Upgrade Still Free

Yes it looks like you can still upgrade to Windows 10 now if you really want to. But I would hurry up fast. There is no telling how long this will last.

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3/25/17

iPhone Tips

Have an iPhone and want to see what great applications it has in store for you. Take a look at the link below and see what neat tricks Apple can do for you as an iPhone owner.

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3/24/17

Another MAC Malware

Looks like another MAC malware is out there to get you. This is what you should be aware of and what you should and should not do.

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3/23/17

Al Future

Let's just say the future of Al is going to change our lives dramatically. It's going to take a while for these major changes to take place, but it's going to happen.
Technology is going further and things that we once thought was impossible is now possible. The only thing that stands in it's way is time. How much time to get these robot's to get things right.

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3/22/17

Alexa IT Help

Looks like Amazon Alexa got a good start at now fixing computer issues. Now that's some interesting news and I am just wondering what computer problems can it really fix.


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3/21/17

Image Backups Matter

Image backups matter and here is the reason why. It's not everyday someone will do into details why making image backups matter and why you need the extra storage and cloud storage for your backups.

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3/20/17

Asset Management Software

Have a lot of property in your company and trying to keep track of it but it's getting very difficult to do. Take a look at this asset management software and see how complicated things in life can be made simple.

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3/19/17

Optical Drive Antitrust

Looks like some manufactures were not playing by the rules and increased prices on optical drives. If your one of those individuals, take a look at this article and decide if you want to file a claim. Shame on them.

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3/18/17

Ulterius Remote

Online remote browsers are showing up lately and the battle will be who will dominate and make things so simple to do. I must admit this is a sure win with me for now, let's see who can make remote support better?

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3/17/17

vLetter

Here's a great way to make a copy of your signature and paste it anywhere where ever you go. It's for those individuals who want something personalized where ever they go.

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3/16/17

PDF tools

Here is a great Pdf software to have around so that you can make your life simple. Now that so many software's are out in the market, there is no need to document everything and copy or print everything. All you need is a good folder and some scanning software with this great pdf tool to get your filing jobs done right.

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3/15/17

Net Uptime Monitor

Having internet problems, here is a great software to note your connection issues. It's a must have for user's constantly having internet outages.

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3/14/17

Router Exploit

Look like this router company has some serious patching to do soon. If you have a wireless router from Netgear, I strongly recommend you patch. Otherwise you might be a victim of a future cyber attack.

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3/13/17

PayPal Payments

If you have a Paypal account and have subscriptions going through it. It's worth to review your customer and it's payment terms. It looks like some customers are not doing what they suppose to be doing and you should be aware of the doings on your account.

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3/12/17

Undebt.it

Live debt free with the help of this site. You'll be amazed on the things you can do if you just had something to guide you to get out of debt.

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3/11/17

Printables

Everything you can think of or though of and now it can be printed here. Take a look and download all the forms that you can use for work or personal.

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3/10/17

Ecofont

Save money on print toner, it's amazing on how much money you could save if you keep track on what you spend on toner cartridges.

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3/9/17

Freecycle

Non profit has taken a different route lately. Now the next time you need something, see if this site can deliver. You'll be amazed on what you can get.

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3/8/17

WhistleOut

Great place to compare all cell phone plans and see what you get for your moneys worth. So the next time you want to switch carriers, check this site out.

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3/7/17

Stop Chromebook Crashes

Have a Chromebook and lately noticed that it's crashing a lot. Here are some good tweaks to get your Chromebook running efficiently. It's not for all user's but it's a great step in the right direction.

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3/6/17

Open PC Control Panel

Here are a few tips to open the computer control panel without so many clicks. It's for user's who want a better way to open the control panel. Follow the method that works best for you.

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3/5/17

PSR Recording Gone

Looks like the famous recording software that came out in Windows 7 is long gone, do to software problems. So enjoy it while you have it, because in the upcoming Windows version. It's going to be gone.


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3/4/17

iPhone Cleaner

This iPhone cleaning software is a must if your swapping out your iPhone to another user or just looking to gain back storage space.
IMyfone is an excellent utility for taking control of your iPhone's content. Don't let software manufactures dictate to you what applications they want on their phone. Take control now.

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3/3/17

Run Windows

Here is a great efficient way to run Windows on any application without having to install software. This company is ahead of automating our tasks for the future. Now if someone can easily make this work in the corporate environment.

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3/2/17

Iphone Extractor

Looking for an iPhone backup software. Check this one out and at least now you can backup and recover your phones contents.

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3/1/17

Manage

Looking for an application to manage you to do things list. Check this program out and see if it meets your requirements. It does a whole lot of stuff and works well with Windows. If you want to abandon Office, this is a great start. Check it out.


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2/28/17

GeGeek

Great site to get some cool software, can tell you how much stuff this guy has but it's great for everyone. Check it out and check out the toolkit.

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2/27/17

Vista Update Fix

Looks like a lot of user's are having this problem with Vista computers and the problem is really the update agent. The way I see it is that since Microsoft is already at it's final stage with Vista. The software agent is shutting down so that user's are forced to buy a replacement system. There is really no end fix to this and most user's are just better off upgrading.

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2/26/17

Airbnbs Camera

Looks like this security camera company is not taking privacy to nice. Not only are they spying are you but monitoring your conversations. They should have know better. Here's how to disable it.

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2/25/17

Bypass Android Lock Screen

Here is a good link to bypass a locked android screen and hopefully it will save you time from trying to figure out the old password or lock screen code.

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2/24/17

Keyboard Shortcuts

Here are some keyboard shortcuts everyone should know. It's the most common codes for almost anything and everything you do on your computer. Learn them, one day you will know why.

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2/23/17

Takeafile

Need to transfer a file no bigger than 500 gig, this site is claiming to be faster than any cloud site to deliver. Time will tell but good to know when you need something quick.

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2/22/17

File Explorer Extensions

Here are some useful File Explorer extensions for those user's looking to get more from there browser. It's like tweaking your browser for making easier tasks daily.


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2/21/17

Router Signal Strength Tips

Have a router and its running sluggish, here are some helpful tips on where you should install it in your home and how you should maintain it. This application various on location, but it's the most standard.

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2/20/17

Google Employee Perk

When you think you thought of everything someone, comes up with a better and funny idea and make it happen. I would never assume anyone would go through such hard lengths and go for them and for much future idealist out there.

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2/19/17

Automate your Job

One programmer did and it was amazing on the things he went to drastic means to develop. You will be surprised on the time some people will spend to just automate something so simple, not most people would not think of. This programmer was the ultimate.

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2/18/17

Speed Chrome

Lots of user are complaining that Chrome for one reason or another is slowing down. If your one of those user's then you should install this application to speed up Chrome. It didn't do much from my expectations, but it might do much for you depending on your computer system.

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2/17/17

Unlock PDF Password

Hate it that someone sent you a secure PDF password and wished that you can edit a few things. Sometimes user's don't really know how to send files and they send them not knowing that they are secure. Here is a great program to unsecured that file so you can do better things.

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2/16/17

Unlimited Wireless Battle

Get ready for the unlimited wireless carrier battle. Not only are consumers going to get good deals, but they will save a lot in the long run by switching now.
Check out what each carrier is offering and if it works for you, not for everyone.

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2/15/17

Recovery Drive

Looking for recovery drive for your computer, just type in Cortana search the word "recovery" and choose create a recovery drive to restore your computer should you have a problem later on with a software or update.
This creates a full install recovery disk and will require an 8 gig flash drive. If you go down uncheck the backup system files to the recovery box and do basic repairs. 

2/14/17

Adobe Chrome Add on Caution

If you plan on installing the new Chrome browser Adobe add on read this first before you do so. Looks like your privacy is being invaded and your information is being leaked back to Adobe.

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2/13/17

Good, Bad & Ugly

OnStar user's beware, looks like a higher authority is monitoring your location and conversation all with the help of car manufactures. And the weird thing about it is that it's all legal. 

2/12/17

Family Tree Problem

This new site is scary for individuals who want to keep their privacy secure. You should review what information is available to the public and decide if you want anyone access to things you don't want online.

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2/11/17

DSLstats

Here is a great software to monitor your DSL software for speed or reliability. It's a freebie and yes it will help you monitor your network system.


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2/10/17

Windows Software Downloads

Looking for Windows and Office ISO's. Here is an easy way to get them via this link. It's the best and legal way to get your Windows software.


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2/9/17

Piece

Hate carrying two phones at a time, this cool gadget will combine two phones into one. The application is simple and you'll be amazed on how everything will come to light by just having one phone.

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2/8/17

Basslet

Let's just say this bracelet will definitely change the future of how we receive music in the future. This is just the beginning for many more technological music items to come. Get ready.

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2/7/17

Loopy Cases

This new cell phone case will save you money and keep your from damaging your phone where ever you go. It's a great idea and concept for a cell phone device.

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2/6/17

Ransomware Testing

Want to know if your computer is ransomware proof. Then try this simulator and see if your system is protected. Good way to be on top of ransomware.

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2/5/17

Kid Codes

Technology has changed when we were kids that it's not no longer unusual to see teens with cell phones. With this every parent and every relative and friend should be aware what there loved one's are doing so that they don't get caught up hurting themselves or ruin their lives.
Having said this, here is a list of lingo's that every one should know so that they are aware of what their children or family members are doing. It's better off to know now then to find out the hard way, when it's too late.

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2/4/17

Audio MP3

Youtube at times always has some great music and with this comes this site to convert your music to an MP3 file for personal listening.
You just copy and paste the youtube link and watch it convert.

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2/3/17

Hack a PC in seconds

Looks like this software is easily hacking computer in seconds and just makes again Windows security features useless. Good to know that Microsoft has still a long way to go when it comes to security.

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2/2/17

Amazon Echo Tricks

Still wondering if you should or should not buy an Amazon Echo. Here are some reason's why user's do buy the Echo and what you can do with it.

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2/1/17

x86 vs 64 bit

Ever wonder why some computers have to file folders saying x86 and 64bit? The answer is simple because it helps to resolve some of the developers problems when user's install software.

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1/31/17

Google Services

Looks like these Google services have yet to be revealed and I guess the work continues, until one day the service be

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Always remeber these:
Google Keep
Timer
sky
Google books nGram Viewer
Pronounce big numbers
Character Draw
Type 80 characters without special keyboard
Fonts
Scholar
Google Art Project
Digital Cheat Sheet
Google Trends
Search Terms
Google Express
Sound Search
Animal Noises
Gboard for iphone
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1/30/17

Youtuber's Delete your Video's

Youtube tutorial's on getting more user's to subscribe to you and the how to get more user's on your channel theory. It's good advice if you just starting doing tutorials or how to video's.

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1/29/17

Ransomware hits Android Smart Tv's

I am not going to like the idea one day that ransomware will invade my television and I hope someone comes up with a fast fix before this get's out of hand. Not a good idea and it's going to definitely get me upset.

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1/28/17

Outlast your iPhone Storage

Anyone who has an iPhone already has learned about reaching their storage limitations. Here are ways to reduce that problem so that you don't fall short on storage when taking pictures or recording video.

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1/27/17

Excel Caution Hack

Looks like Excel has exploit with users who have the software WhatsApp installed. It's a must read if you have Microsoft Excel and the WhatsApp installed on your computer.

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1/26/17

Exploit disables iOS Texts

A new exploit just showed up just recently that disable's iOs texts forever. It was warned to us by security experts years ago and it looks like this is the beginning of very serious things to come and interrupt our daily lives.

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1/25/17

Sling DVR

Looks like Sling Tv is taking streaming television where it's never been before by adding DVR to it's showing line-up's. It's a great feature that's been long over due and it's the start of more streaming DVR service to come from in the future.
It's still in beta but this shouldn't keep you back from subscribing to them.


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1/24/17

B Batteries

Ever wonder why some batteries are no where to be found? Take a look at B batteries and how they just simply disappeared as time went by. It's not like you can't find them, but eventually it will be obsolete. I can't ever remember ever seeing a B battery. Can you?

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1/23/17

Unlimited Access for Prime User's

Have an Amazon Prime subscription? You might want to take a look at the FreeTime Unlimited service for your children, which not only has more shows but educational apps as well.

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1/22/17

Phone and WiFi Malware

Looks like this new visitor is gradually taking over gadgets and if your not careful it could even go further and take over all of your electronic equipment that you use daily.
So far it's not here in the states yet, but for the way it's spreading out on the internet. It's only a matter of time before it reaches all of us. And the only protection that user's have for now is to have their internet service provider quarantine

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1/21/17

Month to Month Cell Phone Insurance

Here's the real scoop on having month to month cell phone insurance plan on you phone. From the article it looks like the plan is a waste of money unless your one of those individuals who is careless and have bad luck when it comes to phones.
In my opinion save the money and when you eventually encounter a problem with your phone, either fix the old one or buy a new one.

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1/20/17

Netflix Downloads

Want to download Netflix video's now. No problem with this cool software, but there is no telling how long this will work once Netflix counter backs the online privacy.

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1/19/17

Blank Pc Screen

What to do with a blank Pc screen. This is the start of your computer repairing problems. If your patient enough, sometimes the fix can be simple. But if all these tips still does not get your computer up and running. Your best bet is to get hired help.

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1/18/17

Hardware Inventory

Looking for an inventory software for your network for system administrators. It's has a lot of information for the everyday user. That can be useful in many other projects.

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1/17/17

Porn Pc Policy

Looks like porn will soon be harder to access on a computer if this bill passes. It's not only going to block you from accessing porn sites but you will have to pay a one time premium to be able to access porn. It's a great idea for parents who want to limit porn access in their child lives.

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1/16/17

Badger

Online privacy keeps on getting out of control and to help battle this fight this software comes to the rescue to keep your information private.


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1/15/17

Obituary Searches

This is a very sensitive issue and it's always good to know when a dear friend or someone special has just passed away. It's the blue print to finding out if someone did pass away.

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1/14/17

RansomFree

Here is another free Ransomware protection for user's who fear on having their system taken over by hackers and demanding money or else. It's another way to help protect your company and investments at the same time until a future fix is created.

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1/13/17

Wiping Hard Drive

Want to wipe out a hard drive all of it's information to either resell or later re-install on another computer. That shouldn't be a big deal with the help of the link below.
Now erasing a hard drive is a thing of the past.

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1/12/17

Malwarebytes 3

Looks like Malwarebytes is back and better with it's new improved software. Built form the bottom up, this new line of defense will hopefully end antivirus software forever.
It looks like the company is taking a challenge with it's competitors and making a stand to be the only software solution needed when combating malware and antivirus. If all goes good this could be a new way and the only way to go for computer protection. Check it out and give it a try.
I still consider this software the best in the market.

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1/11/17

Network Scan

Need to scan your network to see what's connected to your devices. This free software will help you do the leg work and figure out what's connected. Hopefully making your job easier to do.

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1/10/17

Bank Glitch

Some people just have all the luck. How wild this story sound and what risks this individual took and the consequences that he faced because of his bold actions.
He is so lucky that his ending made him free.

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1/9/17

Gooligan Malware Check

Looks like this new Android malware is infecting many user's by the minute. The infection takes place by opening an email or via web page and it doesn't stop there.
The only way to make sure you haven't been attacked it to verify your email address via the link below. I advise user's not to open any email that's they are not familiar with and if you don't know the user delete the email all itself.

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1/8/17

Public WiFi Beware

Public WiFi has it's good and it's bad. Today they are reviewing it's security risks and why you should be concern when connecting to these free services.

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1/7/17

Directv Now Review

Recently Directv came out with a mini subscription version for streamers and here is the scoop on whether or not the service is worth it.
Well for the money it looks good against it's contenders but only time will tell when more player's get in on the streaming wagon.


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1/6/17

Ultimate Boot CD

It's time again to update your Ultimate Boot CD that been recently been updated from September 2016. The new update brings new bugs fixes and definition updates and it's still a great utility disk for technician's and do it yourself users.

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1/5/17

Audio Grabber

Free audio grabber lets you rip music files so that you can easily play them where ever you go.
Technology is changing daily and it's important to keep up to date with software that's going to make your life easy.

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1/4/17

Virus Removal via CMD

Yes your best bet to remove any virus goes back to the DOS command prompt and if you hate going back to the old school method. I just want to let you know that this method is still effective.
Sometimes going back to the basic is the best way to get things done right.


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1/3/17

Reset Win Pswd

Your locked out of Windows and need to reset your Windows password to get access. Here is another useful site to get you out of a jam and help you get those files you need quickly.

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  1. Use the Windows repair disk to boot your computer.
  2. Choose your preferred language.
    Note: The method was tried on Windows 10. The repair disk options may differ for other Windows versions.
  3. Click Troubleshoot.
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  4. Click Command Prompt.
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  5. In the CMD window, type the following command and press Enter:
    copy c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe c:\
  6. Now, type the following command and press Enter:
    copy /y c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe
    Note: You will see the Overwrite c:\sethc.exe?  confirmation if you have done this method in the past. In this case, type All and press Enter.
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  7. To quit CMD, type exit and press Enter. Restart your computer.
  8. At the login screen where you enter your password, press Shift key for five times. A CMD window will show up.
  9. Type the following command and press Enter:
    net user username password
    Important: Here, the username is your user account name and password is the new password you want to set. If your username is ironman and new password Jarvis, the command will be:
    net user ironman Jarvis
  10. Now press Enter.
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  11. Exit the command prompt.
  12. You can login to your Windows machine using the new password.
with compliments of fossbytes.com

1/2/17

Win & MAC Password Help

Somehow you lost your Windows or MAC password and need to get into your computer to get a hold of important files. No problem with the help of this link.
I am hoping user's use this information wisely and not do anything that's wrongful.


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1/1/17

Traffic Lights Get Easier

Looks like traffic light technology is getting to the automotive industry and if all goes well. We can sure expect to see it in upcoming models. Not only will you be able to tell when the next traffic light will change. It will warn you to slow down, because for one reason or another, your not going to make that light. The technology has so much to offer for drivers and city traffic headquarters that hopefully it will give better information for daily commuting traffic. Stay tuned.

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