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Healthy Webmasters Choose Ergonomic Computer Products


Webmasters usually sit at their computers much longer in a day than most other office workers, sometimes up to 10 and 12 hours. This can bring about the potential for physical discomforts that are attributed to prolonged use and the repetitive tasks that they perform on computers every day.

Smart Apple iPod Tips and Techniques


Are you thinking of buying an Apple iPod? Or have you bought one?Almost everyone and anyone that I know seems to have bought an iPod or at least is thinking of getting an ipod for themselves or their loved ones. The iPod is just so alluring! However, do you know what you should do after buying the iPod?Most people don't.

Temporary Fixes to Spyware, Ad-ware, and Virus Infections


So you've got some spyware, ad-ware, or viruses on your system. For whatever reason, you are unable to get ahold of a virus detection & removal program, or a good ad-ware scanner.

How To Recognize The Telltale Signs Of Spyware


Spyware is the software that collects information aboutyour online activities and preferences. The information isthen sent to another computer with the intention of sellingit to online advertisers.

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Your first step in removing dangerous infections from your computer should be downloading a free program called Hijack This. Make sure you download the file and extract it to a directory on your hard drive, you can call it HijackThis.

How to Use SQLXML to Retrieve Data from SQL Server Database?


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Cisco Certification: The Most Important Cisco Study Youll Ever Do


All of us are familiar with the pyramids of Egypt. These magnificent structures have stood for thousands of years, withstanding extreme heat and other factors that would bring down an ordinary structure.

A Tale of Two Regeds


Tech support tells me to type 'regedt32' as opposed to 'regedit' to access the registry from the command line (Start > Run). I question the use of 'regedt32,' but he says to do it anyway.

Back Up, Back Up, Back Up!


This is not your typical lost data story. I was a good girl and I kept my files on the network drive just like the company recommended.

Printing Multiple Copies of Photos


I do a holiday letter every year and send them to friends so they know what's happening with my family and I ask them about theirs. Though addressing the envelopes and such is a pain, I enjoy doing the letter and adding a wallet-sized photo of my kids to show them off.

5 Simple Ways To Increase Your Computer Speed & Help Your Computer Run More Efficiently!


If you're a computer expert, you'll probably already know about these tips (hopefully this will provide you with a little reminder). If you're not an expert, don't worry - these tips are simple, and don't require a lot of computer experience.

Cut Through the Hype and Make the Right Digital Camera Comparisons


There are soooo many choices. With all the styles and features, and prices are all over the map, digital camera comparisons can be mind-boggling.

Digital Cameras + Photo Printers = Quality Instant Photographs


In the 1950's and 1960's Polaroid's instant cameras were all the rage. You could shoot a picture and have the finished print in a minute or so.

Is Digital Camera Technology Making Film Obsolete?


Perhaps not yet, but the handwriting might be on the wall?How is a digital camera different from a film camera? What are pixels and why are they important? What's the difference between optical and digital zoom? What advantages do digital cameras have compared to film cameras? Let's address these and other questions as we discuss digital camera technology.First a short history and overview of digital imaging?The technology began with television in the early 1950's when researchers discovered how to convert video images to electrical signals for storage on magnetic tape.

How Do MP3 Players Work? Digital Audio Technology Revolutionizes Music Enjoyment


Millions have enjoyed recorded music since 1877 when Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Then came radio, records, tapes and CD's.


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Netflix Isn’t About Flicks Anymore
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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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