Deleting Persistent Hidden Internet Files or Cookies

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If you’re troubled by persistent cookies, altering the Internet browser’s settings can result in finding and deleting these files. For added privacy, you can also delete stored passwords.

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Ordering Prints with Apple’s iPhoto

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It’s simple to order prints of your photos from iPhoto. The convenient Apple service, which integrates with Kodak’s Print Service, even wants you if your image’s resolution is too low for quality prints – something that may happen with certain iPhone shots.

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How Can I Make Sure Only Certain People See My Twitter and Facebook Information?

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Even if you think only your immediate circle of friends is interested in what you’re posting online, you could still be opening yourself up to trouble. Unless your account is set to “private,” Twitter posts come up in search engines, while Facebook privacy settings for status updates, photos and so on range from relatively private to open to everyone.

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How to Minimize Spam and Avoid Falling Victim to It

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Any unsolicited email is a burden you don’t want to deal with. Be cautious about giving out your email address online, and be sure to use an email service or ISP with a good spam filter.

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How to Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries Like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Repetitive stress njuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome may occur if excessive time is spent typing on the computer. You can help avoid such injuries by adjusting keyboard height, hand positioning and taking frequent breaks.

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Windows Backup Software

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Taking the time and effort to back up your data, as well as your Windows software, via a program or online backup service, is well worth it when Windows failures are quite possible and your records, photos and other data are at risk.

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How Can I Keep My Network Router Secure and Problem Free?

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It’s important to update your network router’s firmware regularly to keep it secure and operating at its best. Fortunately, you should only need to check for updates once a year or so, and the updated firmware can be easily downloaded from the manufacturer’s Web site.

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How to Tell If Your Windows XP Computer Has High-Speed USB

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Determine if your Windows XP computer supports high-speed USB by checking the with the device manager for a high speed port. You must be sure to always match your device purchases to your computer’s capabilities.

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Hard Drive Recovery

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If Windows won’t start at all, it’s likely there’s a serious problem with your hard drive. Perform a few tests to make sure, and if the worst is true, you’ll need to hire a recovery service.

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How Can I Access My Email While Traveling?

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When you’re on the road, your email can still be as close as the nearest computer. Use your laptop or a borrowed desktop computer to access your email via a retrieval service or log into your desktop remotely. But you’ll need to set it up ahead of time.

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