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• How To Install Apache Web Server On Windows And Linux

  

  If you like to design your own web pages you will probably need a web server on your PC/Mac that allows you to test the site. This is where XAMPP comes to your... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Google Chrome Tricks And Shortcuts

  

  I like Google Chrome, it's my browser of choice and I have used it almost since it first came out. I like Google Chrome because it's sleek and fast, it works... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How to Use Portable Dropbox

  

  As I have said in this blog on many occasions, I love Dropbox, I use it as My Documents folder on my PC, I store all my work files in Dropbox so that I can... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Use VirtuaWin Virtual Desktop

  

  One of the great things about using Linux is the ability to have virtual desktops, a great aid when working with multiple spreadsheets and documents. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Use Twin Monitors On Your PC/Laptop

  

  I like to use two monitors off my PC and my laptop when I am working on spreadsheets and other documents, I find it so much easier than opening and minimising... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Install Windows 7 From A USB Drive

  

  Installing Windows 7 from a USB flash drive instead of using a DVD is more convenient and faster than using an optical drive. also if you own a notebook with... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Rename A Drive With Disk Management

  

  Last week the main hard drive in my PC suffered a total failure, so I had to spend some money and buy a now one After re-installing my PC I found that one of... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Backup Windows 7 Drivers

  

  If you have ever gone through the aggravation of your hard drive failing and having to reinstall everything you may have an idea of the pain and frustration it... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Apple iTunes Match Delayed Until 2012 For UK

  

  Please subscribe to this blog for regular updates. If you have any comments to make or would like help with anything on this post please visit our Forum and I... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Use Portable Apps With Your USB

  

  Not long ago I did a post about running an operating system from a USB Drive. Now I would like to have a look at some of the other things you can do with a USB... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Use QR Codes To Promote Your Self And Your Website

  

  What is a qr code? To be honest until only a few weeks ago I didn't know either. I have seen them in various places and knew that they worked like some kind of... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How to Run An Operating System From A USB

  

  I am having more and more fun with Linux and Pen-drives/USB sticks everyday. My latest trick is to have Linux Ubuntu working at the same time as Windows 7 in... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How to Run Virtualbox From Your PenDrive

  

  I am having more and more fun with Linux and Pen-drives/USB sticks everyday. My latest trick is to have Linux Ubuntu working at the same time as Windows 7 in... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Why Choose Linux Over Windows

  

  I am new to Linux, very new. But after just a few days I am getting into the swing of things. Okay I know that there are one or two reasons to keep using... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Run Linux From A Portable USB Drive On A Windows Computer

  

  Linux is something new to me, until this weekend I had never tried or used it, but slowly I am starting to get my head around working with it, and the more... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Try Windows 8 Now For Free

  

  Do you want to know more about Windows 8, the new operating system that is due out from Microsoft? Do you want to try Windows 8 in a virtual machine, free, righ... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Post To A Blogger Blog With Siri

  

  The more I use Siri, the more I like it. And I find that for me it works very well most of the time. But I wondered after playing around for a while if I could... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How to Add Dropbox To Your Windows 7 Start Menu

  

  As I have stated many times on this blog, I love Dropbox, it's fast, easy to use and it doesn't come any cheaper than free. Plus if I need more space it wont... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Scan Your Facebook Account For Suspicious Links And Users

  

  How many times have you picked up a virus from Facebook, I know that I have 2 or 3 times. And when you get these virus attacks it affects not only your... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• How To Set Up Wi-Fi Sync For iOS 5

  

  One of the biggest changes that has come along with the new iOS 5 is the ability Sync your iPhone,iPad and iPod with Wi-Fi Sync. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH