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Android Task Killers – More Harm than Good?

The two most common complaints that Android phone users have are performance (perceived speed) and battery life. The general consensus, at least up until recently, has been to employ a Task Killer to forcefully shutdown unnecessary apps. The idea behind this was to free up RAM, and therefore increase performance. Unfortunately this idea was based on the preconception of how standard computers operate, but this is not necessarily how a phone (Android) operates.

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Replace Local Calendars with Exchange Calendar on iPhone

Scenario:You have an iPhone and have been syncing your calendar via iTunes, and everything has been working fine. You’ve recently added your work Exchange account to your iPhone and now have multiple calendars – calendars on the iPhone, and your Exchange account.

Problem: You keep entering new appointments on the wrong calendar, so the appointments aren’t syncing over-the-air with your Exchange calendar.

Question: How do I delete the local calendars and just have the one Exchange calendar?

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Use the Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7

A new and useful tool included in all versions of Windows 7 is the Problem Steps Recorder. If you are experiencing an error on your Windows 7 computer, you can use the Problem Steps Recorder to capture the steps taken on your computer which caused the error. Read the rest of this entry »

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Turn Off Security Messages in Windows 7

For those of you who endured Windows Vista and have mercifully upgraded to Windows 7, a relatively minor, but most welcome change is more control over the Notification Area, and the Action Center. Read the rest of this entry »

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Remote backup for free in about 10 minutes

In addition to a local backup it is a good idea to set up an online/remote/off-site backup to protect your data from fire/theft/flood or any other disaster which would destroy a local backup. There are several online backup providers which offer a free starter package (usually 2GB), and then more storage space for a nominal monthly fee. Read the rest of this entry »

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