The Chromebook runs Google’s Chrome OS a brand new type of operating system designed to interface with the internet and the cloud. Chrome OS is different from other operating systems like Microsoft Windows or Apple OS X in the sense that it doesn’t care much about storing files on the laptop itself or running programs […]
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Questions
Can You Get A Virus On A Chromebook?
The quick and simple answer? No. Chromebooks are a new form of personal computer that work so differently from regular computers that viruses simply can’t penetrate them. Due to their browser-centric design no virus can even launch on a Chromebook. So you don’t have to worry. Do you need an antivirus? Nope. Technology has moved […]
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How to Convert Video for iPod Touch and iPhone
If you have a video in a format that will not play on your iPod Touch or iPhone simply follow these instruction to convert it to a format that your iPod or iPhone will understand: 1. Download and Install Handbrake Handbrake is free for anyone to download from their website. Click here to download it. […]
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How to Get a Refund from the iTunes Store
So you’ve purchased an app from the iTunes store and it doesn’t work or it doesn’t work like you expected it to. What do you do? Well there is a way you can request a refund from Apple for the app. First let’s review their policy. In order to get a refund the app must […]
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What is error code 0x8007045D?
A user writes that they are running into a strange error with their computer. They are trying to transfer files to an external hard drive when Windows throws up error code 0x8007045D. This error code usually means that there is file corruption on your computers hard drive. Fortunately the problem is easy resolved by running a […]
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Why does a monitor turn yellow or green?
A few users have written to me asking why their monitors have screens that are randomly turning yellow or green. This is a common problem with computers as they go through their life cycle. The problem is usually caused by a loose video cable. The first thing you should do is make sure that both […]
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What is the toshiba recovery wizard?
A reader asks: I just bought a new Toshiba laptop and I turned it on and I’m getting something called Toshiba Recovery Wizard. What is this? This should be a new laptop? The Toshiba Recovery Wizard is a program that can help you fix your laptop when it breaks. It’s an emergency program. It also […]
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How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac (OS X)
To take a screenshot on a Mac simply do the following: Command-Control-Shift-3 to save the current screen to the clipboard. Command-Shift-3 to save the current screen to a file on the desktop.
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How to Renew McAfee when it Expires
When your copy of McAfee Antivirus or McAfee Internet Security expires you can quickly and easily renew it online at the McAfee Website. For more information simply visit the McAfee website here.
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How to Renew Norton Antivirus when it Expires
When your copy of Norton Antivirus, Norton Internet Security, or Norton 360 expires you can quickly and easily renew it online at the Norton Website. Simply click here: Norton Software Upgrades and Renewals.
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