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Computer In Your Computer: How To Use VirtualBox–Free Guide

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MakeUseOf.com has just released another great guide and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Computer in Your Computer: How to Use VirtualBox is a free downloadable guide that steps you through the process of installing and using VirtualBox. What is VirtualBox? Basically, it is a way to install another operating system within your [...]

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FileHippo Updater is the Easiest Way to Keep Your Apps Up-To-Date

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Although I love my iPad for its portability and apps, one thing I really love is the way it keeps the apps updated with a minimal amount of fuss! Do you wish there was something similar for your Windows desktop or daptop? Well, wish no more! I’ve been using the FileHippo Updater for some time [...]

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A Few Great Ways for Educators to Convert PDF to Word for Free

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It never fails–you’re gathering materials for an upcoming class or presentation and all you can find is the pdf version of an important document. New and exciting items need to be added to your document but the pdf format doesn’t really allow for that easily. Fortunately, there are several free options to get that pdf [...]

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WinUtilities Pro 9.98–Free Today!

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WinUtilities Pro 9.98 is being given away for free today from GiveAwayoftheDay.com. If you’re not interested in learning the intricacies of Windows and delving into registry settings then this is the program for you. Most people (especially educators) would like a quick way to keep their system clean and error-free. Add in many useful other [...]

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The History of Operating Systems [Infographic]

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MakeUseOf.com has published a very interesting infographic titled “The History of Operating Systems.” Why is this important for educators? Many would say it isn’t!  However, I would beg to differ. History gives you context and context allows you to make good decisions. Even though the Mac vs. PC commercials were great (see multimedia box), they [...]

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Windows on Speed: Ultimate PC Acceleration Guide-Free Manual!

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MakeUseOf.com is one of my favorite sites for great resources.  Today they have released another free manual: Windows on Speed: Ultimate PC Acceleration Guide The manual is downloadable and should be a part of any Windows user’s toolkit.  Why?  The manual is full of great maintenance, tweaking and troubleshooting tips to keep your Windows machine [...]

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EASEUS Partition Master 7.0.1 Pro–Free Giveaway

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GiveAwayoftheDay is offering Easeus Partition Master Pro today for free.  Normally retailing at $39.95 and on sale at their website for $19.97, you can grab it today for free. Easeus does have a free home version available here. Why would you need this software?  Even if you have Windows 7 or Vista, disk management utilities [...]

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Stabilize & Speed Up Your Windows PC with Process Lasso Pro Free Giveaway Today

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This post is not for the faint of heart.  If you know what a Windows process is and have managed them before, then this is a great piece of software.  If not, then this is not the software you should use to start learning about processes. GiveAwayoftheDay is offering Process Lasso Pro V4 for free [...]

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Arctic and Fireworks Windows 7 Themes Released

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I’ll admit it–I love changing my desktop background or finding new themes for Windows 7.  Does it increase productivity?  Maybe, maybe not!  But I do like the fact that my machine is MY machine–personalized the way I like it.  It’s sort of like adding extensions to your browser.  You make the experience your own. Microsoft [...]

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WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe–Free Giveaway!

October 30, 2010

Just the other day I posted Flip Secrets to Save Teachers Time and used the free Any Video Converter to do the job.  Now, until November 4, 2010, Digiarty Software is giving away WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe! Yes, I know that Any Video Converter is also free.  But, in dealing with video, you should have more than [...]

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Windows 7: Educators, Why It’s Time to Upgrade

July 6, 2010

Are you a Windows user? If so, what version are you using?  If it’s still Windows XP, it is time to upgrade!  Windows 7 is a vastly superior operating system when compared with Windows XP.  If that isn’t enough, you can use your status as an educator to get a great discount!  There are plenty [...]

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Greenshot Review – Fast & Easy ScreenShots

June 22, 2010

There are all sorts of screenshot capture programs available for educators–some free, some not.  SnagIt from TechSmith is arguably the top-rated program to capture images of your screen.  One problem–SnagIt costs money–$49.95 retail, $37.95 for educators. I use SnagIt on a regular basis, but I don’t have it load when Windows starts.  It takes up [...]

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