How to Back up and Share Your Digital Photos

in photos and video

Digital photos can be backed up via free online services, or consider a premium service with more storage space for full-resolution images. Either choice will give you peace of mind in case your hard drive fails.

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What Is History Swatter and How Do I Get Rid of It?

in applications

History Swatter may have shown up on your computer as a companion to an application called MyWebSearch. But you can get rid of History Swatter with an antivirus or adware remover.

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What Is Linux and How Do You Get It?

in Linux

The Linux operating system is popular in part because the software is open source and can be used for free, accomplishing the same tasks as Microsoft Windows. Online forums add technical advice and a sense of community.

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How to View and Convert .docx Files Online

in online computing

Docx files, created by default when files are saved in Microsoft Word 2007, can’t be opened by older versions of Word, but there are online services available that will do the trick.

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How to Print Mailing Labels and Postage Online

in communication

There’s no need to venture to the post office when you can calculate postage, print mailing labels, insurance packages and more online.

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Uninstall Outlook Express The Easy Way

in applications

The Windows email program Outlook Express is a popular entry point for hackers. If you’re not using Outlook, uninstall it and lessen the chances of getting malware and viruses.

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When It’s Safe to Right-Click on Your Windows PC

in Windows

Don’t be afraid of right-clicking on your Windows PC. It’s a handy shortcut, faster than searching pull-down menus, and you can easily get out of the context menu if you change your mind or don’t find what you’re looking for.

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How to Speed Up File Transfers or Downloads

in file transfer

Speed up the transfer or download of large files with programs designed to download large files better than your Internet browser. Download managers such as CuteFTP and Firefox addons such as DownloadThemAll are helpful.

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How Can I Keep My PC Clean and Tidy?

in computer performance

Speed up your PC by periodically doing a system cleaning, getting rid of unneeded files and programs as well as defragmenting the drive in Windows.

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How to Use BitTorrent to Download Files

in file transfer

By installing a BitTorrent client, you can quickly download files shared by peers across a network of computers, because the file is download in pieces and automatically reassembled on your computer. But be aware of copyright issues by downloading files from a site that distributes content licensed under Creative Commons.

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How to Make the Most of Vonage’s Nifty VoIP Features

in communication

Vonage offers Voice over Internet Protocols, or VoIP, phone service with a variety of options and features that subscribers can select themselves by going online rather than talking to customer service.

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