Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Scanner – Small but Powerful

by Mike McEvoy on January 21, 2012

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The Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 is a compact but powerful scanner targeted at business and professional environments. It is a useful and cost-effective solution for business professionals who need an easy way to convert documents and other hard copy data into an electronic form.  The power of the ScanSnap S1500 is that you can use it [...]

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Gmail Backup – Backing Up Gmail Data to Your Computer

by Mike McEvoy on January 9, 2012

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Gmail backup is a concept that many Gmail users have not spent much time thinking about. Although the idea of Gmail backup did get some user’s attention when 40,000 Gmail users lost all the data in their email accounts at one point in 2011. Sure, it was only 0.02 percent of all Gmail users, but [...]

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SSD – Solid State Drives Enter the Mainstream

by Mike McEvoy on December 31, 2011

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Solid-state disk drives (SSD) are still in the early adopter stages, but with changes in the computing market they may well be about to take off.  What exactly is a solid-state disk drive?  A solid-state drive is a drive with no moving parts. Unlike a traditional hard disk drive (HDD), an SSD drive has no [...]

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5 Common Computer Security Mistakes

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Computer security mistakes can be a painful and costly experience. While computer viruses have been around since well before the Web, the growth of web traffic and email usage have accelerated the distribution of malicious software or “malware.” The good news is that with a bit of thought, planning and vigilance you can effectively protect [...]

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Gmail – 45 Timesaving Keyboard Shortcuts

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Gmail keyboard shortcuts are a great way to increase your computing performance. These small combinations of keystrokes within Gmail can be a real productivity booster and help you avoid having to move your hand from keyboard to mouse as frequently. Our previous posts on keyboard shortcuts have included Firefox shortcuts, Internet Explorer shortcuts, Google Chrome [...]

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Search Craigslist Classified Ads – 7 Tools for Faster Searching

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Performing a Craigslist search can be challenging. The Craigslist web site receives billions of page views per month yet still has limited capabilities for searching its numerous locations and categories. To help people search Craigslist more efficiently a number of web-based search tools have sprung up. New Tools for A Craigslist Search Over the last [...]

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New Laptop Computer Buying Tips

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Buying a new laptop computer can be challenging given the numerous choices and options available. Frequently the new laptop buying process can be a bit overwhelming. A good method for simplifying the buying process is to start with narrowing down some of the key options and choices. Identifying and focusing on the most important requirements [...]

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Customize Quick Access Toolbar | Ribbon Bar – Office 2010

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The Microsoft Office 2010 Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon Bar provide a real productivity boost for Office 2010 users. Originally introduced in Office 2007, Microsoft has continued to expand and enhance the functionality of both the Quick Access Toolbar and the Office Ribbon Bar. Both elements represented a significant departure from the user interface of [...]

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Dropbox Online Data Storage, Backup, Sharing, Synchronization

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Dropbox online data storage is a powerful, budget-friendly solution for individuals and businesses who need secure off site data storage combined with easy accessibility to the data from multiple locations. Using a Cloud-based system where data is stored in a remote online repository yet securely accessible via the Internet, Dropbox users can backup, store and [...]

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Google Chrome Shortcuts – 70 Useful Shortcuts to Boost Performance

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Google Chrome shortcuts provide an easy and effective way to improve productivity and Internet browsing  performance when using Google’s web browser. From Page Navigation to managing Pages and Tabs to speeding up Web Page and Address bar tasks this posts will cover 70 Chrome shortcuts for  boosting your efficiency using the Chrome web browser. Many [...]

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Upgrade to Windows 7 – Nine Reasons to Make the Switch

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Making the upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows XP has been a hot topic for PC owners since Windows 7 burst onto the scene in August, 2009. It surpassed the seventh Harry Potter book as the highest-grossing pre-order in Amazon.com’s history and has steadily increased its number of users over the following two years. By [...]

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USB 3.0 – SuperSpeed USB Finds Its Way

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Back in November 2009 when the first consumer products to feature USB 3.0 were shipped, I wrote a post detailing the capabilities of USB 3.0.  At the time of that post, USB 3.0 was still a brand new technology, and availability was limited.  It wasn’t until the following year that USB 3.0 products started to [...]

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