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If you like program windows to open large this tip tells you how.
Most Windows programs open in a normal window, which fills part of the screen.
You can also have them open maximized, where they fit the screen but leave taskbars etc. visible.
Sure, you can use one of the buttons in the upper right corner to make windows smaller and larger, but if you'd rather have some (or all) of your programs open large all the time this is a fast and easy tip.
Get the eBook reader interface and ease of use minus the iPad or Kindle.
If you don't want to purchase yet another device or you just aren't interested in them, try this alternative.
Pick one of the free eBook programs from the list, follow the directions in the article, and you'll have a nice collection
of eBooks instead of a bunch of PDF files.
Improve your kids spelling using these ten fun spelling bee sites.
You don't have to want to enter a spelling bee to enjoy these sites, they are also a great way to increase vocabulary and spelling skills. Spelling bees are programs where kids compete to see who spells the most words correctly.
Did you know that Linux can fix a variety of Windows PC problems? It can. Here's how.
One of the lesser known tools to repair some Windows issues, Linux can be a lifesaver when you think your computer is haunted and it refuses to work properly.
I've come across many an article that mentions you can use Linux as a repair tool.
That's terrific, but what does it fix and how do you do it?
Get free, downloadable versions of training courses for Office 2010.
View courses for Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Powerpoint, Project, SharePoint Server, SharePoint Workspace, Visio and Word 2010. Here's a few sites with useful Office 2010 tips and tricks:
This TechRadar article has handy tips and tricks to improve Google search results and make browsing more fun if you aren't looking for something specific.
You can check the latest stories on Twitter and Facebook, use the Wonder Wheel to browse by subject, sort by time (very handy if you have a time frame for something), use the cache if a site is down and other interesting Google tips.
Google ninjas will probably know all or most of these, the rest of us can probably find a few new things to use.:)
These steps all use tools that are built in to Windows and can help with eyesight and other difficulties.
The main focus is on improving visibility with some tips on using sounds and keystrokes for pain and stiffness in fingers.
There are tips on these topics:
Here's an excellent roundup of tools and tips to help keep your laptop safe. It's quite thorough and combines software, hardware, and tracking solutions, some free, some not. Mac and Linux users will find useful tools as well.
Linux users will be glad to see that there's a site for Linux portable apps featuring a number of popular programs along with some for those with more technical experience.
Portable applications (that is, programs that can run on portable devices like USB flash drive and make little to no changes on your system) for Windows have been around for a while, it's great to see them being created for Linux. The article below has a guide on how to use them, a much appreciated feature for those of us who are new to, or dabble in, Linux.
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Fixing the "BOOTMGR is missing" error isn't too hard; here's how.
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