How To Make Windows 7 Look Like Windows XP

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I recently suggested that users looking to jump ship from Windows XP should consider a Mac instead. While I still think it’s a good idea, plenty of readers called me crazy; not everyone wants to learn to fly by jumping off a cliff. Those who want something more familiar can always turn to Windows 7 instead, and you can make it look almost identical to Windows XP with a few quick modifications. Get some new look on your PC from this article on MakeUseOf.com

How To Install Chrome Extensions Manually

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Google recently decided to disable the installation of Chrome extensions from third-party websites. This was an expected and arguably necessary change, as such extensions could prove a serious security risk that’s entirely outside of Google’s hands, but some users still want to install extensions from sources other than the Chrome Web Store. Here’s how to do it. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

How To Delete Data & Factory Restore Your Windows Phone 8 Device

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Is your Windows Phone 8 device creaking under the weight of apps, music, videos and photo? Deleting apps, games and media is simple, either individually or in bulk – but you might prefer to reset your phone and start from scratch. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Take precautions when using Gmail—or any other email service

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Nothing in this world is ever entirely safe, and that goes double for anything that lives in the cloud. If you use Gmail, your mail could be read by someone other than the intended recipient, or your account just might get hijacked. Check out why on this article from PCWorld.com

 

How To Download Free Fonts & Manage Them In Windows

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Don’t underestimate the power of fonts. Few things can alter the mood and look of a graphical element as effectively as a new font set. Newsletters, web designs, resumes, and even beautiful Windows themes – all of these can be rendered worthless when paired with ugly letters. Fonts are the building blocks of digital aesthetics. More information from MakeUseOf.com

Declutter Your iTunes With Tune Sweeper

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iTunes – for all its warts – is probably the best media player on the market right now. What makes it so great? Well, for starters, it’s tightly integrated with the world’s largest music store. Radio junkie? It also allows you to create and manage a library of podcasts. Check out how on this article from MakeUseOf.com

Outlook ties in Office Web Apps for document collaboration

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Beginning Friday, Microsoft’s Outlook Web App integrates features that allow saving changes in documents attached to emails—all without the hassle of downloading the files, saving changes, and emailing them back. Check this news from PCWorld.com