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What do you do while you're waiting for your PC to start up?
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When you turn on your PC at home, do you first flip the power button, and then go and run a load of laundry, or better yet, wash the dinner dishes while you wait for your computer to boot up? One reason your computer may take a long time to get running is because it's trying to open several programs when your computer starts.
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Tips to simplify your tech life
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Technology is wonderful - when it is simple and works. Anyone who's ever had to run both a PC and a Mac in order to be able to use the applications they need understands that the technology we depend upon to make our lives easier can sometimes complicate things. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways - some low-tech, others leading-edge - to simplify your tech life.
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Experts expect smartphones to overtake personal computers in 2012
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Smartphones are steadily becoming commonplace devices for everyone from professionals to busy moms. Users of these devices now instinctively turn to their phones for tasks that previously they would only have accomplished on a computer, over the phone or in person. As smartphones allow people to connect with businesses in new and exciting ways, businesses in turn need to become savvier about going mobile.
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How to guard against flash drive data loss
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Flash drives have been particularly popular for users with load-it-up and carry-it-along storage needs and have come a long way from just being old-school portable stiffy-disk replacements. Flash drives do, however, present a significant security challenge for individuals and corporations alike.
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Holiday travel and shopping season prompt increased concern for home safety
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With the extreme rush and excitement of the holiday season, homeowners focus on shopping and travel rather than the safety of their homes, and basic steps to protect households are often overlooked.
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