Technology

Microsoft Word Problems Tying You in Knots?

October 14, 2008

Have a Microsoft Word problem that is “tying you (and your stomach) in knots?” Allen Wyatt’s

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Understanding Internet Speed Tests

September 3, 2008

There are many Internet speed tests that will measure your download and upload speeds. Speedtest.net, CNET Bandwidth Meter Speed Test and PC Pitstop are a few. But before using them, you need to understand terms such as “k”, “m”, “bits” and “bytes.” For that, I recommend reading Ask-Leo.

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How to Find a Lost USB Thumb Drive

January 22, 2008

As handy as USB thumb drives can be, their small size makes them easy to lose. Tim Fehlman, of Daily Cup of Tech, has worried about the possibility and come up with a clever solution. He explains how to install an auto-executing program that will automatically pop open a “Send Me Home” message if your [...]

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Creative Uses for a USB Thumb Drive

October 30, 2007

USB thumb drives certainly are handy for moving files between computers, but if that’s all you use them for, you are missing the boat. PortableApps, for example, are full-featured applications stored on a flash drive that can be used on any Windows computer without leaving a trace of personal data behind. Applications include versions of [...]

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Online Backup

April 12, 2007

As the use of fast broadband connections has increased, so has the use of online backup services to safeguard important computer files. A handful of online backup services even offer free plans, among them Mozy, Xdrive and MediaMax. For more on online backup, read Ask Bob Rankin.

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Watching TV Online

March 29, 2007

In the old days, TV and Internet were two separate technologies. But today they are merging, and many TV networks now offer their most popular shows online, on demand. Seabreeze Computers has put together a list of where you can watch your favorite American TV shows online, and World Wide Internet Television lists over 2300 [...]

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Consumer Electronics Showcase

January 16, 2007

Techies and gadget lovers who didn’t make to the 2007 Consumer Electronics Showcase (CES) in Las Vegas, can catch up online with excellent video coverage from CES CNET and CES Engadget. CES is the world’s largest annual consumer technology tradeshow, and thousands of new products are announced there every year.

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iPod Battery Tips

October 10, 2006

Leaving your iPod in a hot car will quickly eat up its battery charge. It’s best to leave your portable music player in the trunk, where it is likely to be cooler than in the glove compartment or passenger cabin For more tips on preserving iPod battery life, read “iPod Tips: Play On – Get [...]

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BitTorrent

June 7, 2005

BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer (P2P) software tool that distributes download bandwidth among those who are downloading. The problem with offering large files from your website is that a surge in traffic can crash your web server. BitTorrent rewards those that share their bandwidth by using cooperative distribution, also known as swarming downloads. With the rise [...]

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Remote Control Madness

April 26, 2005

Finally, a solution to remote control madness! Using the Internet, programmable universal remote controls learn the exact series of complicated commands your television setup needs to watch the evening news, enjoy a DVD, or a switch to program recorded on TIVO two nights ago. We love our Logitech Harmony. It’s named Editor’s Choice in this [...]

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