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December 20th, 2010

URLCreate easy-to-read and type Internet addresses from the long addresses often found on popular sites such as Amazon, eBay, and MapQuest by using online services that shrink the address.
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December 15th, 2010

linkWhen you come across a web page you’d like to share, these simple steps allow you to easily send a link to a friend.
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December 12th, 2010

file iconIf you use Web sites to share your documents, movies, pictures, and music files, you probably know what it means to have to convert files. Good thing there is a Web site that performs file format conversions online. It’s free, helpful, and extremely simple to use.
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December 8th, 2010

white envelopIf you spend your day replying to e-mail in Microsoft Outlook, you may find yourself with a stack of open message windows all over your screen by lunchtime. Fortunately, most recent versions of Outlook can help you keep things tidy by closing the windows for you.
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December 5th, 2010

black back buttonThe most commonly used feature in Internet browsers is the Back button, and many users click it several times to get where they want to be. However, all browsers also have a small down arrow that allows you to quickly see and access the last several pages you’ve visited as well.
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December 1st, 2010

word documentStyles are a powerful feature of Word that help you easily define the way your text should appear. This tip explains how you can define styles or modify existing styles.
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November 29th, 2010

pen drawing the lineIn Office 2010, the locations of some features are different, and if you’ve recently upgraded you might be wondering where you can add signatures to your emails. Here are the steps for inserting signatures in Outlook 2010.
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November 24th, 2010

find toolStart Menu Search is one of the best features in modern Windows versions, but in Windows 7, it can only be used to search for programs and files by default. Fortunately, with a simple change, you can use Start Menu Search to trigger Internet searches as well - and these searches will be performed by your default browser and search engine.
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November 21st, 2010

power-saving-window-7Among 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. Luckily, you can disable this feature. Read more.

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November 15th, 2010

yellow box labelled tempThe 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.
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