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Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook for the holidays

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You all know I am a big fan of Dell, I have been for many years now. It is the computer brand I most recommend to friends and family when they ask me to help pick something out. My desktop computers have always been Dells, I have bought Dell computers for Hubby and T also. [...]

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For all you IE Haters Out There….

November 30, 2012 Tech

This video is fabulous! If you are an IE hater you must watch, heck if you are an IE lover you must watch! Did you shake your head and laugh while watching this like I did?

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Which smartphone is best?

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I am asked often which smartphone is the best one, so here you go…. IT DEPENDS Yes, that is my official answer for all of those tech questions on which is best. While I obviously have my own favorites in all of these areas, what fits my needs may not fit yours. Also, while I [...]

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Microsoft Surface Tablet First Impressions

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I must admit I am a very happy camper that the Microsoft Surface is finally here in my hands! It felt like I had to wait forever for it to happen. Most of you know that I am part of the #WindowsChampions team (this is my 3rd year) and now I am also part of [...]

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Windows 8 Tip – How to Close an App

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Since Windows 8 has all these cool apps that run you may have the need to fully close one of them. Generally, they are not using resources in the background, but some do. Also, just like other things occasionally you might have one get “stuck” and you need to close the app fully in Windows [...]

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How To Make a Digital Photo Collage

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I had several people ask me about the collage of pictures I made for my Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes collection post. So many do not realize how easy these are to make so I thought I would do a quick tutorial for you. For this tutorial I am using PicMonkey.com because it is free and everyone [...]

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Windows 8 Tip for Easy Access to Start Screen

Thumbnail image for Windows 8 Tip for Easy Access to Start Screen October 27, 2012 Tech

For those of you who have upgraded to Windows 8 (it is only $39.95 if you missed my post), here is an easy tip for you. The Start Screen with all the tiles you can get to by hovering then clicking in the lower left corner, touching lower left corner if you have a touch [...]

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Did you install Windows 8 today?

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So today was the big launch of Windows 8. Did you install Windows 8 today? You all know that I did! Above is currently what my start screen looks like, but I have lots of playing around to do with my tiles to get them where I want them. I have been running the pre-release [...]

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Meet Windows 8 Online or In Person in St. Louis Friday

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Friday is the official launch of Windows 8. I told you early this week the 8 Reasons I’m Excited About Windows 8. Now it is here! I will have lots of posts coming up over the next few months about elements of the new operating system, but if you want to learn a bit more [...]

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8 Reasons I Am Excited About Windows 8

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The latest version of Windows is officially being released on October 26. Being a PC I am very excited for Windows 8. I have actually been running the pre-release on my laptop for a while now and the more I use it, the more I love it. Here are eight reasons why I am so [...]

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