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Save A Corrupted Word Document
Apr 16th
Like any other file on your computer, Microsoft Word documents can get corrupted. Sometimes the damage manifests in obvious ways, like with formatting issues. A corrupt Word document can cause application crashes, system hangs, and many other annoyances that hamper your productivity. Every new Microsoft Word release introduces new types of file corruption, and can
Which OS Should You Install On A Netbook? Xp vs 7
Apr 15th
Positioned as companions to either desktop or laptop computers, netbooks are small, light, convenient devices that allow for most of the basic computing functions found in larger systems. One of the most important decisions you will have to make when buying a netbook is whether to buy Windows XP or Windows 7 Starter for your
Remove Malware With Sys Internals Autoruns
Mar 18th
There are many anti-malware programs out there that will clean your system of nasties, but what happens if you’re not able to use such a program? Autoruns, from SysInternals (recently acquired by Microsoft), is indispensable when removing malware manually. There are a few reasons why you may need to remove viruses and spyware manually: Perhaps
“It’s Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Android” – Nokia’s New Interface
Feb 26th
….Or iPhone for that matter. Symbian S60 v4 will be here in the next six months with handsets being released in the Q3-Q4 of 2010. They have made the much needed changes to the interface and this is, in my opinion, Nokia’s last chance to wow us. Why? Well around the exact same time, Microsoft
Microsoft Uses It Strength To Destroy Spam Kings and How Spam Works
Feb 26th
Infected PCs are under the control of cyber criminals Microsoft has won court approval to shut down a global network of computers which it says is responsible for more than 1.5bn spam messages every day. A US judge granted the firm’s request to shut down 277 internet domains, which it said were used to “command
The Most Essential WHS Add In: Disk Management 1.1 for Windows Home Server
Feb 21st
I have been beta testing an add in for my Windows Home Server for what feels like ever!!! It’s an essential tool in managing your disks in Windows Home Server. It has seamless integration with WHS. When it is installed, you wonder how could Microsoft possible have left these features out of a server… Oh
Avast Free Antivirus 5.0 Now Out With Loads Of New Features
Jan 20th
OK, OK, I know there are many free anti-virus software available out there. We have Microsoft Security Essentials and AVG as 2 fine examples of great free anti virus software Some of you may want to pay for anti virus software because you believe that you will be better protected, and that’s fine. That’s a
New MS Office 2010 Beta Launches Today
Nov 18th
Would like to get in on the latest iteration from Microsoft Office department for free? At some stage later tonight, they will allow free downloads to the Beta version of Office 2010. (A Beta version is NOT the final version – it may have bugs.) This version will bring with it lots of new features
