Tech Tips
November 21, 2010
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Prevent Your Mouse from Waking Windows 7 from Sleep Mode
Among a host of power management options available in Windows 7, sleep mode is a convenient way to save power and reduce wear and tear on your computer’s hardware. However, your mouse is set by default to wake up Windows 7 from sleep mode, and one slight tap or vibration can wake your computer up. …
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Automatically Delete TEMP Files in Windows 7
The Windows Disk Cleanup Wizard will delete your temporary files, but only if they are over a week old. Here is a tip that shows you how to create a simple batch script that will clean up your temporary files and directories automatically. Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2010
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Cleaning your Optical Mouse
Finding delicate control with your optical mouse difficult? Does the arrow pointer keep jumping all over the place? Well, here’s a tip that will help. Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2010
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How to Zip Multiple Files Into Individual Archives
You may know how to add multiple files to one zip file, but do you know how create individual zip archives for each file automatically? Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2010
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Cleaning your Keyboard
When your computer keyboard starts looking dirty, yellowish, or some keys are not working properly, it may be time to learn how to clean it properly. Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2010
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How to Optimally Position a Wireless Access Point or Router
The performance of a Wi-Fi home network greatly depends on signal strength of the wireless router or wireless access point. To position your wireless equipment for optimal network performance, follow these guidelines. Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2010
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How to Use a Bluetooth-Enabled Cell Phone for Laptop Internet Access
Using your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone as a modem for Internet access on your laptop is great in a pinch when there’s no Wi-Fi service available or your regular Internet service goes down. Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2010
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Format an SD Card the Easy Way
SD cards can be tricky little gadgets. They sit in our cameras and cell phones, just waiting for us to take the picture of a lifetime. . .at which time, of course, they stop responding. While nothing can predict when or where an SD card will die, proper formatting can both lengthen the life of …
Read MoreOctober 13, 2010
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Coloring Calendars in Outlook
If you have ever asked how to change the default background color of the Calendar in Outlook 2007, read on. Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
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