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Microsoft announces Windows 10

Skip right to Windows 10 Today Microsoft has announced the name of its new operating system,  Windows 10. According to Microsoft,  the OS will run on a wide range of devices from tablets to PC’s, smartphones and the Xbox.

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Privacy settings you should change in iOS 8

Previously, we discussed some of the new features that iOS 8 had to offer in this post, here are some updates to your privacy settings you should look at. Privacy Settings in IOS 8 Apple’s new operating system, iOS 8 has many features that are tied to your location, as well as new privacy settings […]

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How do I turn off the gesture swipe on windows 8

Swipe Gestures in Windows 8 Along with the introduction to Windows 8, Microsoft also introduced some swipe gestures for both the mouse and the touchscreen. One very annoying ‘feature’ is the swipe on the mouse that switches screens. When you drag your finger from the bottom left corner of your screen up, it switches between […]

How To Opt Out Of Facebook’s New Plan To Sell Your Browser Data

Facebook and your Privacy Over the next few weeks, Facebook users will be able to use and control Facebook’s new ad preferences, which are available on every ad Facebook shows you, telling you why you’re seeing that advertisement and allowing you to add or remove your interests so your personalized ads are adjusted accordingly. Facebook […]

Android KitKat Hidden Easter Egg

Do you know how to find Android’s Easter Egg? In computer software, Easter eggs are secret responses that occur in response to an undocumented set of commands. The results can vary from a simple printed message or image, to a page of programmer credits or a small videogame hidden inside an otherwise serious piece of software. […]

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Chrome surpasses Internet Explorer | Web Browsers

Chrome Web Browser takes the lead in the US Browser Market Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser has lost its long-time U.S. market lead to Google Chrome, according to stats published today by Adobe Digital Index (ADI). ADI, a marketing research arm of Adobe Systems, found that the Chrome browser eclipsed IE in April, with 31.8 percent […]

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iOS 8 Overview

Check out some of these updates from the brave new world of Apple! Here are a few of the ones of interest. Messages Now Messages lets you connect with friends and family like never before. Tap to add your voice to any conversation. Send a video of what you’re seeing the moment you’re seeing it. And easily share […]

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Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation

What is the Anti-Spam Legislation Canada’s new anti-spam law was passed in  December 2010 and, following a Governor in Council order, it will enter into force on July 1, 2014. Once the law is in force, it will help to protect  Canadians while ensuring that businesses can continue to compete in the global marketplace. On January 15, 2015,sections of […]

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Does Google use Keywords?

Keywords in Websites I recently came across this video and thought it would be great information to share. I didn’t know that Google dismisses the keywords due to over/mis-use over the years. So does Google use Keywords in their search algorithms? The answer is no. Their advice, use a good Meta Description. 

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How to Put an Android Phone Into Airplane Mode

Enable Flight Mode on Andriod, iPhone and BlackBerry There have been some recent changes to airlines policy for keeping your smartphones on. I couldn’t help but choosing the graphic with Alec Baldwin’s airline incident was some entertainment. Both on the issue itself and his skit on SNL was pretty funny. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said air […]

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EBAY password change

How to Change your EBAY Password Sometime in early May, EBAY discovered  a cyberattack on their corporate information network. They are advising everyone to change your password. Here’s how.   Changing your EBAY password Log into your Account You will see this message along the top of your page:

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How to remove BING

How to Remove Bing from Internet Explorer Under the Address Bar, click the down arrow beside the search icon The default search engine has a blue box surrounding it Simply click on Google to make it the default

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Taking Screenshots

How to take a Screenshot This document describes how to capture screenshots in Windows, iPhone/Mac, Android, BlackBerry. Capture your screen, or partial screen on the following devices:

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Windows 7 vs Windows 8

Programs Use them the way you always have. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs you count on work the way you’re used to. Use a mouse and keyboard and organize your stuff in folders on the desktop.

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Internet Explorer security bug

The Issue You have probably heard about an exploit in Internet Explorer versions 6-11 (which is pretty much every current version) as reported by FireEye. The attack is targeting versions 9-11.