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How To Speed Up Your Computer: 5 Tips To Make Windows 7 Faster (Most Other Versions Too)

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Computers can slow down for a variety of reasons, regardless of how up-to-date the hardware is. I have a Windows 7 laptop, and I remember when I first got it how super-fast it was. Now, a few years later, it's not nearly as fast as it once was. The same is true with my husband's Windows 7 computer. Fortunately, Windows 7 provides several tools that can help speed up your computer and make it run more efficiently. So if your computer is starting to slow down, try these 5 tips to speed … [Read more...]

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Looking For A Laptop Purse? How I Found The Best Ladies Laptop Handbag

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I got a new 17-inch laptop computer, so I immediately set out to find "the perfect laptop handbag." In the past, I've always had bulky, rustic, outdoorsy laptop backpacks. This time, I wanted something a little more feminine and professional looking. Initially, I thought I was going to get a cross-body courier-type laptop bag -- because you've got to admit, it's bare bones practical. But I decided it was a bit too casual for I wanted.   Best Laptop Messenger Bags These are my … [Read more...]

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Cleaning LCD Screens 101 – TV Screen Cleaning, Plus Tips For Cleaning A Computer Screen Safely

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Years ago when TV screens were made of glass, it was easy to clean a TV screen with simple glass cleaner (like Windex) and a couple of paper towels. However, today's modern video screens are made differently. As a result, extra care must be taken when cleaning flat screen TVs and computer monitors. Harsh chemicals such as ammonia or alcohol can do serious damage to LCD screens, plasma TVs, computer monitors, and smartphones. This also includes all laptop computers and portable video … [Read more...]

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Before You Buy A New Laptop Computer, Think Laptop Power Cord!

Here's a tip from someone who has bought her share of laptop computers for the home office through the years: On the very day that you buy your laptop computer, also buy an extra laptop power cord for it at the same time! The reason? Because you'll be up a creek on the day you realize that your power cord has gone bad. There's no way to charge a laptop other than using the official power cord that works with your specific make and model of laptop computer. It happened to me. But it … [Read more...]

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How Many Cool Bags For Electronics & Gear Do You Have?

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With our latest purchase of a mega sized duffel bag on wheels for Jim's travels, I have come to the realization that Jim has more bags than the average human being should have a right to own. I guess that's because he's got more electronics and gear than the average human being. That, and he needs to have a compact, lightweight, and portable means of getting all of his gear from one place to another. And when you put 2 gadget-friendly people in the same household... watch out! We have … [Read more...]

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Blogging From Bed… Is There Such A Thing As Ergonomic Computing From Bed?

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I have a desktop computer. And I have a laptop computer. These days, I find myself choosing to compute from my laptop computer, more than my desktop computer. Mostly because it's so easily accessible -- whichever room I happen to be in, I just open it up, and I'm online! I primarily use the laptop in the kitchen as a recipe book -- I store all of my favorites in a program called MasterCook. (Update: now I use Google Docs instead.) And in the bedroom -- where I spend most of my day for some … [Read more...]

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DIY Notebook Computer Stand Places Your Laptop Computer Keyboard At An Angle

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You'll usually find Ron fly fishing somewhere fun. But today, he's talking computers. You see, both Ron, and his mother, recently purchased their very first laptops. And with new computers come new 'problems' -- as well as fun new things to try. So sit back and enjoy as Ron shares with us his $.02 about the nuances of laptop computers. And you don't want to miss the one-of-a-kind notebook computer stand that Ron made for his laptop. But wait, there's more!... Yep, his mother made her own … [Read more...]

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Another Way To Go Wireless: Plug In An Ethernet Adapter & Use ‘Powerline Networking’

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Check this out... My favorite computer guru, Steve Bass, recently mentioned a new (possibly better) way to go wireless in your home or office. I passed the info onto Jim and he's diggin' it. We're probably going to try this. Here's the scoop... … [Read more...]

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Before You Buy A New Computer… What To Look For In A New PC

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I've provided a lot of random computer tips on this site, but I've never really detailed the most important things to look for in a new computer before. A friend of mine is in the market for a new computer, so these types of tips have been on my mind. I thought I'd share with everyone here the same information I gave her. Perhaps it will be beneficial to others who are considering buying a new PC...   … [Read more...]

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Should You Leave Your Laptop Plugged In?

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Jim and I have been wondering about this for awhile now. Actually, we have wondered how these 3 things would effect the life of our laptop batteries: 1. We will often work from our laptops for hours at a time (many, many hours!), with the cord plugged into the wall the whole time. 2. Sometimes, Jim will leave his laptop "on" and plugged in -- even when he's not using it -- for days. 3. Sometimes, I will leave my laptop in "hibernate" (lid closed) and plugged in -- for hours … [Read more...]

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