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A list of powerful free software downloads. These free computer programs can be used for graphics editing, file storage, computer security and more.

15 Powerful Free Computer Programs

My friend Susan over at OfEveryMoment.com recently wrote a Love and Hate Post which inspired me to think of some of my favorite things. (Being a tech geek, I of course thought about some of my favorite tech gadgets and programs.) Then, PC Magazine put out a post called The Best Free Software of 2015 […]

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July 28, 2015

A wifi booster (also called a wifi repeater or wifi range extender) is an inexpensive and effective way to improve your wireless signal in a wifi deadspot.

How to Fix a Wireless Deadspot with a WiFi Booster

WiFi Deadspot Do you have a room in your house where the wifi never seems to work? We did, so I did a bit of research and found a quick and easy way to extend the wireless signal in our house. There are several reasons you may have a dead zone in your house. If […]

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June 30, 2015

Hotspots...explained! Using your phone as a free mobile hotspot!

Mobile Hotspot: An Introduction and How to Guide

What is a Hotspot What is a hotspot? Think of a hotspot as a WiFi signal. Say you’re traveling and don’t have a wireless internet signal. You want to use your tablet or computer but can’t without a wireless internet connection. Well, if you have signal and can make a phone call on your smartphone, […]

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June 23, 2015

Which Cloud Service is right for you? Comparison of different online storage options. (Includes an introduction...what is the cloud?)

Cloud Storage Comparison (and What is the Cloud?)

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. What is the Cloud? There’s been lots of talk about “the cloud” lately. Are you wondering “what are they talking about”? Well, here’s a brief description.  The cloud is simply a place where you can store your pictures, files, music, etc so they can be accessed anywhere.  A […]

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May 26, 2015

Download YouTube Videos

Download YouTube Videos

With more than 1 billion YouTube users, over 300 hours of video being uploaded to YouTube every minute and, more than 300 other video sites available there are countless videos online that can be entertaining, informational or instructional.  While you can like or share the video from YouTube, sometimes it would be nice to download […]

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April 22, 2015

Google Search Tips

Be A Google Search Master!

Just “google it” has become part of our every day language.  So, almost everybody knows how to “google something”.  But, do you really know how to GOOGLE something? 🙂  With 60 trillion web pages on the internet (and growing…) most search results will yield thousands of results. So how do you find the one page […]

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March 26, 2015

Deal Finding - Are you someone who never pays full retail? To make sure you always get a great deal follow these tips to save money on almost anything.

4 Deal Finding Steps to Save Money [11 Resources Included]

  There’s no doubt about it, I’m frugal.  I love hunting down a good deal.  Reading about German stereotypes I found that this trait is often associated with German people.  I hadn’t heard that stereotype before but it makes me feel more sane, as I have some pretty strong German roots. 🙂  Even as a […]

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March 21, 2015

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