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Efficiency Tip #58 – Wired is Better Than Wireless

Last year I finally installed a wireless access point at home.  The reason was the only one that makes sense when it comes to using wireless; I had a location that I couldn’t run a wire to.  We added a … Continue reading

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Efficiency Tip #57 – Desktop Icons

For some reason a fresh install of Windows only includes one icon on the desktop – the Trash Can. I don’t use the desktop for many things. Usually I can’t see it because programs are running all the time and … Continue reading

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Efficiency Tip #56 – Synchronize

Microsoft has a nice tool that permits you to synchronize files on two different drives.  It is called Briefcase and it is handy for all sorts of things. I carry a USB Flash drive with me all the time.  I … Continue reading

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Efficiency Tip #55 – Alt-Enter

Any time you need to know more information about a file, you can check the “properties” of the file.  A right-click of the file followed by selecting Properties from the list will open information about the file size, create date, … Continue reading

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Efficiency Tip #54 – Automatic Updates

It is important to keep your computer’s operating up to date. Go to the Control Panel and double-click the Automatic Updates icon. There are several options to select from. 1 – Configure your computer to automatically check for updates. If … Continue reading

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