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How to Fix Google Drive No Longer Supported Error

April 24, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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…when I started up my computer this morning it reported “This version of Google Drive is no longer supported. Please install the latest version.” And has no links to get the update. WTH? How do I update Gdrive on my Win7 PC?

How do I open or unpack a RAR archive on my Windows PC?

April 18, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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There are a lot of different programs that can unpack a RAR archive file, but one that I like is has been around for a really long time and it is FREE.

Can I Change My Windows 8 Lock Screen Image?

April 03, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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You can definitely change it, and Windows 8 comes with five different images if you don’t want to select your own, but you can also pick any image you want and it will just stretch and resize as needed.

How to permanently block Coasterville on Facebook?

March 19, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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How to permanently block Coasterville on Facebook without unfriending your friends and family.

How to reset or recover a lost Microsoft Account password?

March 12, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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What’s my option to regain access and recover my Microsoft Account password?

Add Custom Stock Tiles to Windows 8 Start Page

February 08, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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How to customize your Windows 8 Start Page by adding tiles for my key stock holdings.

How to Enable Windows 8 Admin Tiles on Startup Screen

February 06, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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Learn how to enable admin tool (tiles) on your own Win8 startup screen?

Get rid of the keyboard icon on the Windows 8 taskbar?

January 22, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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How can I get rid of the Windows 8 keyboard icon entirely?

Make “Insert Cursor” Bigger in Windows 8

January 16, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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The first thing I’ll recommend is that you do not download and install any cursor apps, utilities or tools.

CES 2013: Early Coverage from Startup Debut

January 10, 2013 by in Ask Dave Taylor

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The Consumer Electronics Show started out early this year with an event two days prior to the official start of the show, Startup Debut. Held at a country club off-strip, it featured 40 or so small companies, many taking their first step into the spotlight with what can only be charitably be described as less than fully baked products.

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