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Some Thoughts on Choosing a Flash MP3 Player


Flash mp3 players come with an exciting array of features, and can be used for more than playing music while you cycle at the gym. Here are some things to think about when purchasing a flash mp3 player, which might make the difference between your choice becoming an indispensable tool, or just another gadget.

HTML Explained: Part 2


Get started creating web pages using text files and HTML code! This article is a continuation of HTML Explained: Part 1, which gives a general overview of HTML. Here, we're going to get into the nitty gritty of the code itself.

HTML Explained: Part 1


Want to save money while promoting your web-based business? Of course you do. Here's some advice on the matter, from a freelance copywriter who knows: it pays to learn the basics of HTML.

Computer Consulting 101 PC Troubleshooting Advice


While most small businesses really do need to find a good local computer consulting business to take care of their computer problems, there are some computer problems that are simple enough for even a technophobe to handle. At Computer Consulting 101, we've found there's one very simple piece of advice that often doesn't get communicated to non-technical small business end users: When in doubt, reboot first.

How to Place Home Theater Speakers


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Three Things You Can Do to Keep Your Computer Running at Maximum Performance


Although there are many things that can affect the performance of your computer, there are a few simply things you can do each month to help keep your computer running at maximum performance. This article will focus on two problems that impact the performance of your computer and will then explain what you can do about it.

How To Buy An MP3 Player


Are you looking for an MP3 player but am not sure which type and model to buy? There is a wide variety of MP3 players out there, from flash memory based players to hard drive based players. Choosing a good player from the market is no easy task.

Maintain Your Computer - Keep Your Business Running


Maintaining your computer is extremely important -especially if you are an Internet Marketer. As youknow, without your computer, your business cancome to a screeching halt.

USB Drives - What to Look For in a USB Device


Those small USB drives have so many names, pocket drives, thumb drives, USB Pen, Jump drives, and several other names, but when it comes down to it, we are all talking about a small portable, reusable storage media that fits in the palm of your hand!There are a couple major factors you should consider when you select a USB drive. The size of the storage media you require, and the size and shape of the device itself.

Quick System Restore with ASR Backups


ASR (Automated System Recovery) is a feature available on the Windows XP Pro and Windows Server 2003 operating systems for quick and efficient system backup and restore.Typically, the restore process involves reinstalling the operating system and configuring all physical storage to their original settings before restoring data and settings.

FTP - File Transfer Protocol Explained


File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a protocol that is part of the TCP/IP suite. It is the standard for transferring large amounts of data from server to server and from servers to clients.

Desktop Security Software Risks - Part 2


This is the third in a series of articles highlighting reasons why we need a new model for anti-virus and security solutions.Reason #2: the Desktop Security Software RisksThe risks of placing software on the desktop are such that I will be breaking this article into two parts.

Tips For Getting Technical Support Help Online


Sometimes your PC will start acting strange for no apparent reason or a program which you use regularly will all of a sudden stop working as it should. This can be a frustrating experience especially if you have no idea where to go for help.

Basic Computer Thermodynamics


That desk in front of you and everything else around you is made up of atoms. An atom consists of electrons orbiting around a nucleus.

Is Your Web Browser Putting You At Risk?


It's free, it comes with Windows and it's used by approximately 94% of the Internet population. It also poses an unacceptable security risk.


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The 43 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
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The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
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There’s New Hope for an HIV Vaccine
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The Race to Buy TikTok Is On—but There Might Not Be a Winner
Investors are interested in buying TikTok so that it can avoid a US ban. But even if ByteDance accepts, a takeover will be far from simple.


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OpenAI’s Long-Term AI Risk Team Has Disbanded
The entire OpenAI team focused on the existential dangers of AI has either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups, WIRED has confirmed.


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Elon Musk Finally Puts Twitter Out of Its Misery
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It’s Time to Believe the AI Hype
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Netflix Isn’t About Flicks Anymore
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The 11 Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals
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Amazon Is Hosting a Massive Book Sale
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Google’s AI Overviews Are Here, Whether You Want Them or Not
Google’s new Gemini-powered search experience is rolling out to users in the US. Here’s some advice on how to navigate it. And if you want to turn AI Overviews off, too bad.


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How Twitch Streamers Could Shape the 2024 Elections
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The 35 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
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Tesla’s Controversial Factory Expansion Is Approved
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Lab-Grown Meat Is on Shelves Now. But There’s a Catch
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