In recent posts I’ve covered installing Windows Home Server 2011, installing the WHS Connector, the Dashboard home tab, and the Dashboard Users tab. In this post I would like to continue on with the theme and introduce you to the Computers and Backup tab of […]
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A few days ago a friend asked me what the difference was between performing a quick format and a regular format. First thing I should mention here is that we are talking about used drives, so ‘reformat’ is probably the more precise term. Anyway, technology
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Continuing with their enhanced development cycle Mozilla has released version 7.0 of their popular Firefox web browser. The changelog show the following improvements: Drastically improved memory use Added a new rendering backend to speed up Canvas operations on Windows systems Bookmark and password changes now
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Not really humorous at all, but interesting nevertheless. This video clip sets an explanation of quantum physics to music. Maybe an innovative new learning method?
When it comes to security, it seems everyone has their own favorite software and preferred strategy. Some favor an integrated suite, where all components are included under the one umbrella and compatibility is all but guaranteed. Many prefer to rely on a combination of components
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Exclusive Advanced Notice for Daves Computer Tips readers! We have received official notice from Aimersoft that they will very shortly be holding an unlimited giveaway for their terrific DVD Creator 2.5 software. This is the latest version which would normally sell for $39.95usd. Aimersoft DVD
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PC Tools are currently giving away free licenses for their Privacy Guardian 4.5 software which is the latest version and would normally sell for $29.99usd: Privacy Guardian is safe and easy-to-use internet privacy software that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that
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We’ve covered the installation of Windows Home Server 2011, installing the Connector software on client computers, the Dashboard Home tab, and if you’ve followed along you are now ready to interact with the server from your client computers using the Dashboard. If you’re new to
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There are several excellent tools available to help us rid our system of malware, but what about any damaged files and altered settings malware can leave behind, even after it has been completely eradicated! This is where the tools available from Tweaking.com can come in
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We want you! Have you ever considered writing? Do you love computers, tech, gadgets, gizmos, electronics? Do your friends refer to you as a geek? I would love to add more content and differing viewpoints to DCT in hopes of reaching a broader audience. To
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I get a lot of questions about SmartArt. Everyone wants to know what it is and how do they use it. SmartArt is simply one of the graphics features that Microsoft really worked on in version 2007 and they have expanded it even further in
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My last post was a real teaser according to some. I have to admit that was my intention; however, I meant what I said. The conventional way of looking at passwords is completely wrong. And it is wrong for one very big and completely overlooked
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