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

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.


January 20, 2012
Communicate

Make Your Mobile Phone Ring For Longer

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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.


November 19, 2011
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All You Need To Know To Get Started With Your New iPhone 4S

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.


November 17, 2011
Work

Online Business Management Software Roundup

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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?


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How To Avoid The Flood Of Unwanted Porn On Facebook

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.


November 16, 2011
Work

The Easy Way To Set Up Google Services on iOS

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.


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How To Properly Shine Leather Shoes

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.


November 11, 2011
Fix

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

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.


November 10, 2011
Work

Checklist: Choosing An Online Software Provider

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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.


November 7, 2011
Work

Five Reasons The Cloud Is Ideal For Small Business

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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.