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View ArticleHP offers 30% off coupons through 9/24/11
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View ArticleNavigating your way around Windows 8
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View ArticleWindows 8 Desktop Wallpaper Backgrounds
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View ArticleHow To: Boot direct to the desktop in Windows 8
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View ArticleHow to Boot Directly to the Desktop in Windows 8 (Part 2)
I have called this “Part 2″ because Jim has already posted one method for booting Read more
View ArticleHow To: Add 1-click access to ‘All Apps/Programs’ in Windows 8
Since Windows 8 official release a few short months ago, we’ve been publishing lots of Read more
View ArticleIncrease Screen/Desktop Real Estate with ‘SideSlide’
I came across this great little free application just the other day, although I believe Read more
View ArticleHow to Boot Straight to the Windows 8.1 Desktop
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View ArticleWindows 8.1 Start Screen Ugly Background Fix
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View ArticleWindows 8.1 Start Screen – Don’t Like It? Don’t Use it
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View ArticleWindows Themes Are Back!
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View ArticleWindows – Multiple Monitor Management
Windows and Multiple Monitors I’m lucky enough to own three monitors. I wouldn’t go back Read more
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View ArticleShould You Upgrade Your Old Computer?
Old Computers Don’t Die, They Just Fade Away… There comes a time in the life of old computers that a decision needs to be made. “When do I stop spending money on this thing and get a new one instead?”...
View ArticleHow to add and remove system icons from the Windows 7 desktop
Right click an empty place on your desktop and select Personalize from the menu that opens. In the Personalization window that opens click Change desktop icons to open the Desktop Icon Settings Window....
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