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Less Software for Better Results

Posted at 09:55, 12/03/2009 by JodyK

While there are a million and one software applications out there, you most certainly do not need almost any of them.

Relieve the Pain of Mouse Clicking

Posted at 10:03, 11/03/2009 by JodyK

Hand pain from holding and clicking a mouse is a widespread phenomenon.

Speed Up Your Computer’s Performance

Posted at 08:58, 26/02/2009 by JodyK

There are a few simple ways to optimize your computer’s performance. Basically, it’s about getting rid of things you thought you already got rid of.

Use a Virtual Keyboard Interface to Thwart Keystroke Loggers

Posted at 20:26, 22/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

In case you’re not familiar with the term, a keystroke logger does exactly what you might expect—log your keystrokes to steal your data. By using a virtual keyboard interface, you eliminate this risk.

Run Skype from Your Flash Drive

Posted at 00:05, 22/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Mark O’Neill from Makeuseof.com explains how to run Skype from a USB flash drive so you can connect with your contacts anywhere.

Clean Computer Parts with a Medicine Dispenser

Posted at 21:10, 13/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Cleaning a small crevice of a gadget with a can of compressed air is like using a blow dryer on your arm hair—way too much power for the job!

Boost Computer Performance with This Easy Check

Posted at 18:28, 08/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

If you’re using Windows, you can improve your machine’s performance by ensuring your IDE drives aren’t operating in a slow, ineffective transfer mode.

Use an Eraser to Remove Ink from an LCD Screen

Posted at 22:58, 07/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

If you got ink on your LCD or flat-panel screen, you needn’t look any further than your desk drawer to remove it.

Turn Your Webcam into an Infrared Camera

Posted at 19:54, 06/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Here's a fun little DIY for all the webcam owners out there.

Build a "PC on a Stick" with MojoPac

Posted at 00:01, 30/12/2008 by LauraWilliams

Plug in your MojoPac-enabled portable drive into your buddy's PC, launch Windows from it, and use any application or document directly from the drive, no footprint left behind on the host PC.

Convert Your PowerPoint Presentation to DVD

Posted at 19:02, 18/12/2008 by LauraWilliams

Weblog FreewareGenius shows you how to burn your PowerPoint presentation to DVD using three different methods.

Six Ways to Convert a PDF to a JPG

Posted at 21:26, 15/12/2008 by LauraWilliams

PDF files can be a pain. You need a special program to view them which could mean long loading times. Saikat Basu recommends six ways to covert those PDF files to JPG.

Mute Your Speakers with the Caps Lock Key

Posted at 21:15, 10/12/2008 by LauraWilliams

If you have a stand-alone keyboard with multimedia keys you may enjoy this tip from Amit Agarwal at Digital Inspiration.

Don't Forget Your Thumb Drive-Use Flash Drive Reminder

Posted at 18:59, 09/12/2008 by LauraWilliams

Free application Flash Drive Reminder wants to ensure you never forget your thumb drive again when you leave your computer. It does so by adding an autoplay option to your thumb drive that, if chosen, provide reminders in two different ways, depending on which version you download.

Use a Video as Your Screensaver or Wallpaper

Posted at 19:10, 09/12/2008 by LauraWilliams

Want to see your mom doing karaoke every time you turn on your computer? You can!

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