Category: Guides
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How to get banned from the PlayStation Network in 30 days or less
A loyal customer for 16 years who has spent an unfathomable amount of money since the original PlayStation was released in 1995; a loyal customer that sold his XBOX 360 to buy a PS3 the week it came out. This is how I described myself, before yesterday. Yesterday was the day my PlayStation account was…
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Office 2010: Fix Word Not Saving Default Settings
In a previous article, I wrote about how to change the default font and document settings in Word 2010. I recently ran into a frustrating problem on a computer where even though I was saving the settings as default like shown in the mentioned article, when I would close Word and then re-open, the old…
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Optimize Your MySQL Server With the MySQL Tuner Script
MySQL is powerful, open-source database software. When joined with PHP or another programming language, the uses of MySQL are almost endless. The ability to use MySQL in an unlimited number of ways is both a blessing and a curse. While MySQL can be used for just about anything, there is no single proper way to…
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Embrace Better Predictive Typing with SwiftKey X for Android
It happens millions of times a day, and most people don’t even know its a problem: The issue of auto-correction errors while typing on a mobile smartphone. At first, one sees the errors and manually uses the backspace to fix it. But sooner or later those fingers get quick on that virtual keyboard, and next…
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How to Manage Stored User Names and Passwords in Windows Credential Manager
A convenient feature of any operating system or software application is its ability to save login credentials so you don’t have to repeatedly enter the same user name and password. Although it may be convenient, there are some potential security concerns with saving login information on your computer, especially if it is shared with others.…
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How To: Change your cellular phone number with Verizon Wireless
In the Digital Age, most corporations give their consumers ways to manage their accounts online, without having to visit the nearest retailer to update their information, account settings, or other information related to their account. This is not only a great way to provide excellent customer service and allow changes to come into effect quickly…
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An Introduction to Ubuntu’s Personal Package Archives
Do you use Ubuntu? Then you probably know that there really only are a few ways in which you can install software on your computer. Most people use either the Ubuntu Software Center or Synaptic Package Manager. Of course, you can compile the software’s source code or install it with a .deb package, but both…
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Tectonicus: A High Detail Map Renderer for Minecraft
If you haven’t heard (or you are a gamer that has been living under a rock), Minecraft is an extremely popular sandbox indie video game being developed by the Swedish company Mojang. Currently available in both a free Classic version and a paid Beta version, Minecraft has exploded in popularity with over 10 million registered…
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Subsonic: Now Able to Stream Movies and Videos
I previously wrote an article introducing you to Subsonic, the open-source, cross-platform software that can be used to stream your personal music library anywhere across the internet. In the time since that article, few changes have occurred to Subsonic. But recently, a feature was added that really puts Subsonic at the top of my list…