Why iLike my new iPad

Just a little info on myself, my day job consists of working for a leading Linux distribution and in my after-hours I write for an Android site. So I am not the typical Apple user much less a customer of a Version 1.0 device that obviously has little to no value, right?  Please read on….

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Quick Virus Cleanup Tips

First, if your machine can still get online, try to download and install the following:

If you can’t get online with the infected machine, go to a friends computer and copy the applications to a thumb drive if you have one.
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Discover Google Docs

If you have a Gmail account you probably already have discovered Google Docs. I find Google Docs a very helpful tool. You can put all kinds of information in them and then share them with anyone you would like to see that info. Then later if you don’t want them to have it you can take away their access!

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Speed up Windows by Uninstalling Unused Programs

“De-clunk” your Windows machine by uninstalling programs that you no longer need or use. This will speed up Windows and give you more disk space.

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Replace Your Carrier’s Voicemail System

If you’ve been invited to Google Voice you already know how nice it is to read transcribed voicemails, forward calls to multiple phones, and have multiple greetings assigned to individuals or groups.

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Password Protection

One thing I notice is that many people do not understand how to come up with more secure passwords. Many use things like their dogs name, their address, their last name, or just something very easy to remember. The secret behind having a secure password is that it doesn’t have to just be something hard and made up that you will never remember.

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Run as Standard User, Not Administrator

Many of the vulnerabilities found in Windows and Mac operating systems can be prevented simply by running your computer in a limited Standard account.

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Why is my computer so slow?

How long does it take to start your desktop or laptop?

The answer depends on many factors but hopefully it’s not taking you 10 minutes just to see your wallpaper. I’m a fanatic when it comes to a computer’s performance. I love to get the most out of a machine using already existing hardware and free software to optimize performance and stability.

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