Sites to Follow for Discount OS X Software

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There are several Web sites to watch for discount Macintosh software, so there’s no need to pay full price for the applications you want.

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How to Dry Out a Wet Cell Phone

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If your cell phone gets wet, there are several steps you can take to dry it out and possibly save the device and your data.

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How and Why to Keep Data and Applications on Separate Drives

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Keeping data and applications on separate drives can improve the performance of the backup and defragmentation processes, and also limit loss in the event of a drive failure.

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How to Play Windows Media Files on Your Mac

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Mac users can use QuickTime to play WMA and WMV audio and video files created with Windows Media Player, but they will need to download a free application to make it possible.

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How and Where to Store Your Passwords Securely

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Rather than using the same password for all your computer log ins, or setting your Web browser up to log you in automatically, commit to storing your passwords securely–either within a locked, encrypted file, or something as basic as a sheet of paper in a safe.

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How to Register and Set Up Your Own Domain Name

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Registering and setting up a domain name is a multi-step process. Choose a good name, check availability, visit a domain registrar and set up your new domain with a Web hosting service.

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How Can I Print the Contents of a Windows File Directory?

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If you need to print a Windows file directory to help organize the materials on your computer, you don’t have to modify the registry. Take the simpler approach of downloading directory printer software.

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How Do I Convert MP4 and M4P to MP3?

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Convert MP4 to MP3 files so your audio player can recognize them. You’ll need iTunes, a CD burner and blank disks.

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What to Do When You Cannot Connect to Your Email Server

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If your computer can’t connect to the email server, try waiting it out, or use Web-based mail to see if POP mail becomes accessible again. If not, there are a few other steps you can take.

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How to Show the Date and Time on Your Mac’s Menu Bar

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Rather than settle for the minimalist day and time in your Mac menu bar, you can adjust System Preferences to display the date and adjust the format of the display.

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How to Convert PowerPoint to Video to Post to YouTube

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Rather than attempt to convert your PowerPoint (.ptt) presentations to video so you can post them to YouTube, a simpler and just as effective approach is to use a screen recorder such as CamStudio and then edit the resulting video in Windows MovieMaker.

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