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12/26/2014

Turn on/off Facebook comment notifications - When you comment on someone’s Facebook post, the comments following yours get emailed to you. Don’t want these email notifications? Follow these steps: Go to the post on Facebook (click the link in the email notification) Click the grey arrow in the top right corner of the post Click “Turn Off Notifications” Similarly, if you want to receive an email anytime someone comments on a post (but you haven’t commented on it yet), fo... http://ow.ly/2SydvI

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12/12/2014

Charge your phone faster - Want your phone to charge faster? Turning off wireless or turning on “Airplane Mode” uses less battery power and allows your phone to charge more quickly. You can also use this technique to preserve your battery power when you’re running low. http://ow.ly/2RXotC

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11/28/2014

Upload and share videos easily with Dropbox and Vimeo - Want an easy way to upload and share videos? First, sign up for free Dropbox and Vimeo accounts if you don’t have them already. Dropbox is great for sharing all types of files and Vimeo is good for uploading and sharing videos. Create a Video folder in your Dropbox account, this is where you will save your video files. Log into Vimeo and go to Me > My Settings Click “Connect” next to Dropbox. Make sure to give Vime... http://ow.ly/2RjdSo

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11/14/2014

Restricted list on Facebook - Want to add someone as a friend on Facebook, but don’t want them to see your status updates or photos (for example, your boss or co-workers)? Just add them to your Restricted list. Restricted people can only see posts you make public or that they’ve been tagged in. Add a friend to your restricted list: Go to their profile page Click the “Friends” button, choose “Add to another list” and choose “Restricted” Add to or edit your restricted lis... http://ow.ly/2QEKUm

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11/01/2014

Track your baby - When you have a baby, it can be helpful to keep track of their feedings, sleep habits, and diapers. BabyConnect is an extremely useful website and mobile app that allows you to track all of these things and more (pumping, medicines, doctor visits, weight, etc). It also has useful charts and graphs, and can be accessed by other members of the family and caregivers. You can enter data via the website, your phone, or iPad/iPod. Check out BabyConnect http://ow.ly/2PZSAA

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10/17/2014

Updating your blog on the go - Do you have a WordPress, Blogger or Tumblr blog? Did you know you can easily create new entries and upload photos on your phone? Just download one of the apps below and get blogging! WordPress Tumblr Blogger: Android | iPhone http://ow.ly/2Pgfcb

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10/03/2014

Mobile barcode scanners - Need to do a price check while you’re out shopping? If you have a Google phone or iPhone it’s easy. Just download the RedLaser app, scan a barcode, and see comparative prices from local stores. You can also scan items using the Amazon app, which shows you the Amazon price, and lets you save the [] http://ow.ly/2OxCsE

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09/19/2014

Ambient background noise to help you concentrate - Is your home or work office too quiet? Do you work better with the coffee shop ambience, but want to stay home? This website has several background soundtracks you can play while you work, such as a coffee shop, lunchtime restaurant, and university cafe. You can also install the Android/iPhone or Mac app for quicker access. […] http://ow.ly/2NLjYf

09/05/2014

Apple classes - Need help using your Mac or Mac software? If you have an Apple Store near you, you can take advantage of free classes for Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPhoto, iMovie, etc. If you are buying a Mac computer for the first time, you can sign up for a full year of personal training for only $99. [] http://ow.ly/2MXffK

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08/22/2014

Buying digital music - Do you buy music online? If not, you should. CDs are on their way out, and digital music is the future. All you need is storage space on your computer, nice speakers or headphones, and an MP3 player. The three best places to get digital music are: Amazon: Generally the cheapest option. Plus, they will [] http://ow.ly/2Mbtde

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08/08/2014

Erase your hard drive - Getting rid of your computer or external hard drive? Whether you are selling it or recycling it, always make sure to securely erase your hard drive first. Erase an external Mac drive: Open Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities) Select the disk you would like to erase and click the Erase tab Click on Security Options [] http://ow.ly/2Lp3Xz

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07/25/2014

Organize your financials - Having trouble keeping track of your money? Here are a few pieces of software that will help organize your money and give you peace of mind. Quicken Essentials for Mac Show bank balances, import transactions, categorize spending, create budgets. Quicken for Windows Show bank balances, import transactions, categorize spending, create budgets. Intuit’s Mint.com [] http://ow.ly/2KFL2z

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