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10 Reasons Why Your Computer Is Slow

Before you kick your slow computer to the curb, try these tips to resolve the most common causes of slow computer performance.

As an IT pro, one of the most common complaints I hear from people is slow computer performance. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with a creeping computer.

Even if you’re not a computer geek like me, you can correct many of the most common causes of computer slowness.

Here are 10 reasons why your Windows computer might be slow. Some of these tips are more involved than others.…

September 12, 2017 6 comments
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Is Buying a Walmart Care Plan Worth It? Part 2

Walmart Care Plan review: Here's what happened when I used a Walmart Care Plan for a damaged laptop.

Shortly after buying a laptop from Walmart.com for my then 11-year-old daughter for Christmas 2015, I wrote a Walmart Care Plan review based on my experience at that point.

I purchased a two-year Walmart Care Plan, administered by Asurion, with the laptop. It covers both functional issues and accidental damage.

I’m skeptical about buying extended warranties. However, in this case, I felt like the Walmart Care Plan was a good bet.…

August 1, 2017 9 comments
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5 Habits Every Computer User Needs to Develop

What you knew (or thought you knew) about computers a few years ago might not be true anymore. Here are 5 habits of savvy computer users.

Computers have changed a lot in the 20+ years that I’ve worked in the technology field. What you knew (or thought you knew) a few years ago might not be true anymore.

The upgrades and software that really matter now have changed a bit. You don’t need to buy productivity software like Microsoft Office for home use. You can use the free Google Docs, Google’s low-cost G-Suite, or Microsoft’s online products (both free and paid versions are available).…

July 24, 2017 1 comment
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How Reliable Are These 10 Common Genealogy Research Methods?

One of the challenges of genealogy research is making sure that your information is accurate. How do you know whether a source is reliable?

I’ve researched my family’s genealogy for more than two decades. Genealogy is a fulfilling and somewhat addicting hobby that’s easy to start and doesn’t cost much money to continue.

One of the challenges of genealogy research is making sure that your information is accurate. How do you know whether a source is reliable?

I’ve created this list of 10 common genealogy research sources and rated their general reliability on a five-point scale.…

July 12, 2017 2 comments
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How to Identify People in Old Photos Using Google Image Search

Among Google's many free tools is their image search platform. It might help you figure out who is in some of your old, unlabeled photos.

You may have already figured out that Google probably knows more about your dead relatives than you do. Among Google’s many free tools is their image search platform. It might help you figure out who is in some of your old, unlabeled photos.

Once you’ve checked with everyone who could possibly know who is in your photos, it’s worth checking to see if Google might have the answer.…

June 12, 2017 3 comments
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How to Avoid 6 Common Smartphone Mistakes #Infographic

No matter how savvy you are about your smartphone, you might make these six common smartphone mistakes.

No matter how savvy you are about your smartphone, you might make these six common smartphone mistakes.

Do you assume poor battery life is always about the battery itself? Do you pay too much for your mobile plan?

Are you using a lot of mobile data without realizing it?

Do you accidentally delete emails and wonder how it happened?

Do you buy phones based on marketing hype rather than your own individual needs and research?…

June 8, 2017 1 comment
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5 Ridiculously Clever Android Smartphone Hacks #Infographic

Are smartphone aAre you ready to get the most from your Android smartphone? These 5 super user tips will change your life!pps the "next big thing" to use when you want to sell your stuff? Not so fast. Here are 5 reasons to avoid them.One post that often appears on my list of top 10 most popular has to do with clever Android smartphone hacks.

Did you know that you can take a screenshot – a picture of what’s on your screen?

You can also easily sync photos and videos to your computer and share them with others. There’s no need to email huge files individually anymore.…

June 1, 2017 3 comments
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How to Find State Archives Websites for Free Genealogy Research

One of the commonly overlooked gems of genealogy research is free and easily accessible on the internet – state archives and historical societies. These state agencies are tasked with storing almost any sort of government record you can imagine.

What’s in various state archives, along with what’s available online, will vary by state. Many of them function as a repository of all documents from state, county and municipal governments.…

May 17, 2017 0 comment
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How To Take a Screenshot On Your Computer, Phone or Tablet

You might use a screenshot in a presentation, Word document or email when you want to show someone what's on your screen or create a demo of a process.If you need to know how to take a screenshot on your computer, phone or tablet, you’ve come to the right place. A screenshot is a picture of what you have on your screen.

You might use a screenshot in a presentation, Word document or email. It’s especially handy when you’re trying to explain how something works or show someone an error message.…

April 24, 2017 0 comment
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How to Download Amazon Videos for Offline Viewing

If you subscribe to Amazon Prime, you may be missing out on some if Prime’s amazing benefits, such as downloading videos to watch when you don’t have an internet connection. This can come in handy on long trips, especially when you’ve got kids along with you.

Simply download Prime videos to a tablet and keep them busy for hours. You can download select videos to compatible devices, which include Fire tablets (except 1st generation Kindle Fire), Fire phone, Android phones and tablets, iPhones and iPads.…

April 13, 2017 1 comment
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