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How To Set Up Windows 7 HomeGroups For Seamless, Instant Sharing

10:30AM February 9, 2012 | Whitson Gordon

You may have heard of Windows 7′s HomeGroup feature before, but never really understood what it did. It’s actually the simplest way to share files between two Windows machines, and it takes seconds to set up. If you have more than one computer in your home (or a friend who comes over and likes to borrow your music), here’s how to set it up. More »


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Make Your Mobile Phone Ring For Longer

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3:00PM January 20, 2012 | Angus Kidman

Never manage to answer your phone before it diverts to voicemail? You can alter the length of time it rings by dialling a simple number. More »


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All You Need To Know To Get Started With Your New iPhone 4S

7:00AM November 19, 2011 | Adam Dachis

If you’re brand new to the iPhone, there are a few important skills you ought to know. Here’s a run down of the basics, plus a few pro tips to give an extra edge. More »


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Online Business Management Software Roundup

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2:15PM November 17, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Business management software isn’t the exclusive preserve of enormous corporations anymore. With the advent of cloud systems, they make just as much as sense for small business (once you’ve worked through a few basic decision points). But what choices do you have? More »


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How To Avoid The Flood Of Unwanted Porn On Facebook

12:00AM November 17, 2011 | Adam Dachis

You’ve probably heard that Facebook was hit with a seemingly endless storm of pornographic and violent images, from Justin Bieber blow jobs to mangled dogs. What you may not have heard is how you can avoid it. We can show you how you, your friends and your grandparents can avoid the storm of Facebook filth by basically doing nothing. More »


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The Easy Way To Set Up Google Services on iOS

11:15AM November 16, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

The iPhone is a fantastic phone, but if you’re a heavy user of Google services, it can be a little confusing to set up your Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Contacts to sync with iOS. Here’s how to do it. More »


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How To Properly Shine Leather Shoes

9:45AM November 16, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

No matter how nice your shoes are, they can start looking worn and ugly over time if nor properly cared for. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to properly shine a pair of leather shoes. More »


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Three Easy And Cheap Ways To Increase Your Home’s Security

10:30AM November 11, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

You want to protect your home, and the people and things within it, but a paid-for alarm system is outside your budget. Don’t worry: there are several inexpensive ways to make your home less attractive to thieves. More »


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Checklist: Choosing An Online Software Provider

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1:00PM November 10, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Using online software makes sense for small businesses, but there are important considerations to bear in mind. Don’t start buying until you’ve worked through this checklist. More »


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Five Reasons The Cloud Is Ideal For Small Business

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9:00AM November 7, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Lots of discussion of cloud computing centre on how it can save money for large enterprises, but cloud-based systems accessed online can be just as useful for small businesses. Here are five key reasons moving to the cloud makes sense for new and expanding companies. More »