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How Windows System Restore Comes to Your Rescue

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The System Restore tool included in Windows has improved over time and when used correctly it can be a great resource to come back from a system disaster.

Adjust Your Windows 7 Power Saving Options

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Windows 7 allows users to adjust power saving features and adjust when your computer powers down or sleeps.

Display Thumbnails Instead of Icons in Windows Explorer

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I received an email from a subscriber recently who was having a problem with the icons that were displayed in Windows Explorer. He wanted thumbnails of the images or videos to be displayed instead of the icons.

Blu-Ray Player Can’t Network Properly

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A subscriber wrote with a network problem, not directly a computer problem, but networking his Blu-Ray player:

Are You Still Using Dial Up?

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If you’re still using dialup Internet access for use from home, you should start thinking about “broadband”.

14 Limitations of the Notebook PC

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Before buying a new PC, consider these limitations of a notebook computer, as compared to a typical desktop computer.

Combine and Save Multiple Prints in One PDF

February 19, 2013 by in Terry's Computer Tips

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One of the features that I’ve had trouble finding in any PDF creation software other than ClickBook (which I use) is the ability to print multiple times into the PDF creation software’s program, and then to be able to save the prints as one big PDF file.

Troubleshooting Cable/DSL Router Problems

January 29, 2013 by in Terry's Computer Tips

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Secrets to troubleshooting problems with your cable/dsl router.

Configuring the Windows 7 Start Menu

January 22, 2013 by in Terry's Computer Tips

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One of the features of Windows 7, and earlier versions of Windows, also, is the ability to change some configuration options for the Windows Start Menu and the Windows Task Bar.

Cleaning Up the Windows Start Menu

January 16, 2013 by in Terry's Computer Tips

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It’s easy to take control of your Windows Start Menu.

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