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Troubleshoot Your Microsoft Office Installation Problems

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Windows Tips

Microsoft Office 2010 installation problemsMicrosoft Office 2010 includes a wide variety of updates and new features over the previous release in the Office line of productivity software. Users are no longer restricted to use on a single computer with new share functions and mobile-friendly tools.

Office 2010  takes your experience with this long-lived productivity suite to a new level pushing all boundaries. Advanced picture formatting tools and a wide range of customizable themes and SmartArt graphic layouts are just a few examples of what’s new. If you are trying to update or have updated to Office 2010, it is possible that you encountered problems …

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Stay Safe When Using Email

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Internet Tips & Tricks

stay safe when using emailIn today’s day in age, everyone has an email address. It’s a necessity as much as having a phone. But, are you keeping your computer safe when you use email? How cautious are you being when you read your inbox?

You may not be aware, but there are dozens of potential threats you could face if you don’t take the right steps to stay safe. Here are some quick tips you can follow to best keep your computer (and your private information) out of harm’s way.…

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Why Windows 8 Will Speed Up your Computer Use

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Computer News

Windows 8 will make my PC faster

In case you are not aware, Microsoft has testing well underway for the upcoming iteration of it Windows operating system, Window 8. In fact, the new Microsoft OS is expected to be released sometime this year.

With that said, Windows 8 will completely change how we use our computers. Currently, we are used to the traditional boot up process that all computers go through. You press the power button, a black screen appears with a lot of scrolling text, the Windows logo eventually appears, and then the Windows graphical environment that we all know and love finally comes up at …

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The Top Causes of a Slow Computer and How to Fix Them

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Computer Maintenance Tips

We have all experienced a slow computer, and if your computer is slow now, you are not alone. But, what is causing your computer to run so slow?

There are so many different parts of a computer and it’s operating system that it can be hard to pinpoint where a specific issue is occuring, especially if you have limited knowledge of computers.

Instead of hiring somebody to tell you what’s wrong with your computer, it will save you money to determine the cause of your slow PC on your own so that you can fix it yourself, or at least …

How to (Really) Delete Computer Files For Good

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Windows Tips

remove unused programs to speed up your computerWe are all familiar with the delete function on Windows computers. It’s that indispensable feature that allows you to remove unneeded or unnecessary files stored on your hard drive. But did you know that you are not really removing a file from your hard drive by simply using this delete feature alone.

Find out why this is and how you can take the proper steps to ensure that a file is completely gone from your hard drive to free up valuable space.…

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