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Installing The Google Chrome Browser in Windows 7

August 15, 2011 By

How to install Google Chrome in Windows 7.

I’ve talked a lot about using Google Chrome and why you should. Despite the fact that it is both the safest and fastest browser available, I still find people who have not installed Google Chrome on their computers. I often find this out while fixing the computer for malware.

Chrome is awsome

The only explanation I can think of for these people not using Google Chrome is they are not sure how to install Chrome. So here is how to install Google Chrome. All you really need is [Read more...]

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Patch Tuesday July 2011

July 15, 2011 By

What you need to know about this July’s Microsoft updates.

This month has a very important update for laptop users in particular. There have been some other interesting things happening over the last month as well. Also, I am very late with the Patch Tuesday post this month, I have a very good excuse that I’ll tell you about.

First, Patch Tuesday’s updates. [Read more...]

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Important! Browser Updates For Everyone March 2011

March 24, 2011 By

Important updates for Windows operating systems and for browsers on all computers this week of March 2011.

First, you need to make sure your browser has been updated no matter what type of computer you use!

If your computer runs Windows, Microsoft has released an out of band emergency update. It is possible that other operating systems may have updates also. No matter what, you should also make sure your browser is updated. Mozilla after releasing Firefox 4 also released updates for the older versions of Firefox. Google has updated Chrome automatically also.

Again, make sure your browser is updated and if you have a Windows computer, make sure it has updated! To make sure Windows is updated run Windows Update from the Start Menu. You only need to make sure there are no critical updates. This update was released late Wednesday.

Why all this fuss about updating? It may be an international incident. It may have to do with an attempt by a government to spy on people. Keep reading and I’ll try to explain what happened. [Read more...]

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What Is The Best Headset For Google Voice?

February 17, 2011 By

Do you need a headset for Google Voice?

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What is the best headset for Google Voice?

With Google Voice now allowing people to have a phone number and make free calls to the US and Canada from their computers, many people are wondering what they need to use Google Voice. In particular, do you need a special headset for Google Voice. What about a headphone for Google Voice and what’s the difference? Do I need an expensive headset or some special headset? Let me answer some of these questions for you.

Let’s start with “Do I need a headset for Google Voice?”

The answer is [Read more...]

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Google Adds Google Voice To Google Chat

August 27, 2010 By

Another reason why Gmail is such a fantastic web email!

You can now make a phone call right from the Google Chat in your Gmail.

Google has integrated Google Voice to Google Chat.

To make a call right from your computer in Gmail, all you have to do is [Read more...]

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Should You Start Your Own Blog Or Website?

July 21, 2010 By

If you have something to say, the Internet is the place to say it.

Have you ever thought about starting your own blog?

Now, let me start by saying that I use the word blog as a substitute for website. Technically, blogs are a subset of websites, but many websites use blogging software as a means to maintain the site. Don’t let the term blog fool you. There is nothing less professional about a blog as opposed to a website. Now that I’ve got that over with (for now at least-maybe)…

Why would you want to start a website (or blog – see [Read more...]

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Firefox Updates an Update and More Fun

April 5, 2010 By

Tired of updates? Well, there’s more. In addition to Firefox there are a couple more including one for Mac and Windows. [Read more...]

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