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10 tips for troubleshooting Outlook problems

May 15, 2013 2:03pm PDT

10 tips for troubleshooting Outlook problems article root Useful! I am using Outlook for the bulk of my day and sometimes the smallest of issues can really ruin your productivity. These are some...

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Quick Tip: Add Google Portable Chrome to your toolkit and make your life easier

May 2, 2013 8:55am PDT

Google Portable Chrome lets you access your bookmarks, extensions and open tabs from any Windows computer. Find out how to make the most of it.

2 Latest comment by mariopereira

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Mac sharing Part 3: Windows in the mix

May 1, 2013 11:27am PDT

This part of the series on Mac sharing shows you how to connect and share files between Macs and Windows machines on your network.

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Protect your privacy with these five applications

April 25, 2013 10:55am PDT

There are a number of different utilities that you can use to mitigate risk and help protect your privacy.

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Mac sharing Part 2: File-sharing scenarios

April 23, 2013 11:52am PDT

Sharing files between Macs is easy and convenient. Here are tips for various file-sharing scenarios, including AirDrop and User and Guest account sharing.

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Quick Tip: Add an Applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop

April 19, 2013 12:09pm PDT

Quick Tip: Add an Applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop article root Applications folder As I say, I don't really see the need for an Applications folder in Windows 8, but perhaps you do....

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Quick Tip: Add an Applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop

April 19, 2013 12:08pm PDT

With the help of a special code, add an applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop that grants easy access to all programs.

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Quick tip: Command line basics for Amazon Web Services users

April 18, 2013 6:00am PDT

If you want to take advantage of the very lowest prices on Amazon EC2, Linux/UNIX users are in luck. If you're not an expert, you'll want to brush up your command line skills.

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How to recover email from Apple Mail corruption

April 17, 2013 7:00am PDT

Regaining access to lost or corrupted Apple Mail is a common task for admins. From simple rebuilds to complex recovery operations, here are five levels of fixes you may be called on to make.

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Quick Tip: Invoke god mode to take control of settings in Windows 8

March 26, 2013 1:48pm PDT

Control panel settings and configurations are typically scattered all over in Windows 8, unless you know about god mode.

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Get corporate email on your iPhone with TouchDown

March 21, 2013 4:31pm PDT

Derek Schauland takes a look at NitroDesk's TouchDown for iOS, which allows you to connect to your corporate Exchange email from your iPhone.

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Using Multimedia, Maps, and Skydrive apps in Windows RT

March 19, 2013 11:10pm PDT

In this column, Tony McSherry covers more of the apps available in Windows 8 RT. This week, it is time for Photos, Video, Music, Maps, Camera, and Skydrive.

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Expanding Spotlight: Power tips to search your Mac with ease

March 19, 2013 10:27am PDT

Simon Barnett offers these pro tips for using Spotlight search to find and identify files with ease and keep your Mac tidy.

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Join the cloud on your Android tablet with SpiderOak

March 8, 2013 9:37am PST

Find out why SpiderOak is one of Jack Wallen's all-time favorite cloud syncing tools.

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Quick Tip: Add Google Drive to Documents Library

March 8, 2013 4:08am PST

Quick Tip: Add Google Drive to Documents Library article root Set save location Presumably one could change the default “Set save location” folder to the Google Drive folder? This works for any...

2 Started by rlcohen | Latest comment by rasilon

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Power Fundamentals Part 3: Navigate Finder windows

March 1, 2013 8:46am PST

Simon Barnett continues his series on getting started with a fresh Mac. Here, he delivers tips on getting the most out of Finder windows to help you navigate and sort your files.

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Secure your personal cloud information with BoxCryptor

February 21, 2013 11:13am PST

Jack Wallen takes a look at BoxCryptor for BYOD tablets. This encryption software is optimized for securely connecting to cloud services, including Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive, and Dropbox.

3 Latest comment by Matthew G. Davidson

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How SkyShellEx makes the SkyDrive cloud desktop client easier to use

February 21, 2013 8:56am PST

If you're looking for a simple way to expand the Microsoft SkyDrive syncing service, Jack Wallen says your best bet is to use the SkyShellEx user friendly app.

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