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'Should I Remove It?' Helps You Decide Which Windows Apps To Uninstall

'Should I Remove It?' Helps You Decide Which Windows Apps To Uninstall | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Free apps are a great way to get more out of your computer without spending a dime. Even though paid applications often contain more features, there are a
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Miss Netiquette's guide to emailing like a pro

Miss Netiquette's guide to emailing like a pro | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Social media can be a tricky thing to navigate and no one has written the rules on codes of conduct. We're here to help you.
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How to move your iTunes library to an external drive

How to move your iTunes library to an external drive | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Clear space on your Mac and ensure your music is always online by moving it to your network connected storage.
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Windows 8 Activation Errors

Windows 8 Activation Errors | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Similar to previous version of Windows 7, Windows 8 also require you to activate the product by entering the license key. Many of the features of Windows 8 are available only if your Windows version is activated with a genuine license key.
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How to Create a System Image in Windows 8

How to Create a System Image in Windows 8 | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
There might be many reasons why your Windows 8 PC is not working properly, it could be because of a virus infection or any malwares or even due to some new software installation.
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How to get more from your printer driver

How to get more from your printer driver | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Inkjet and laser printer drivers have hidden features that can provide big benefits.
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Encrypted e-mail: How much annoyance will you tolerate to keep the NSA away?

How to to encrypt e-mail, and why most don't bother.
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Why You Don’t Need to Install a Third-Party Firewall (And When You Do)

Why You Don’t Need to Install a Third-Party Firewall (And When You Do) | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Firewalls are an important piece of security software, and someone is always trying to sell you a new one. However, Windows has come with its own solid firewall since Windows XP SP2, and it’s more than good enough.
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Clean Up iTunes with 'Show EXACT Duplicate Items' Command

Clean Up iTunes with 'Show EXACT Duplicate Items' Command | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
If you are like me, and you have been dumping music into iTunes for over a decade across multiple computers and mobile devices, chances are you have imported the same music more than once. And perh...
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The importance of effective IT management for SMBs

The importance of effective IT management for SMBs | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Getting the IT right is vital if an SMB is remain be sustainable and profitable
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Wireless 802.11AC Exists, But Don't Buy It (Yet). Here's Why

Wireless 802.11AC Exists, But Don't Buy It (Yet). Here's Why | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
The wireless 802.11AC spec is the latest wireless spec, promising very high bandwidth on the 5Ghz band. Sounds good, but should you buy it? Probably not.
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The Always Up-to-Date Guide to Building a Hackintosh [OS X 10.8.4]

The Always Up-to-Date Guide to Building a Hackintosh [OS X 10.8.4] | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Building a hackintosh—that is, installing Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware—used to require extremely restricted hardware choices and quite a bit of know-how. Now your options are vast and the installation process is fairly simple.
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10 IT Headaches That Can Cost Your Business Dearly

10 IT Headaches That Can Cost Your Business Dearly | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it

Running a business is a time consuming job. The last thing you need are 'spanners in the works' that slow down your day and cost you in terms of productivity. There are many organizations out there of all sizes that take a “let's hope for the best” approach when it comes to IT problems such as those mentioned below:

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A Fascinating Real-Time View Of Your PC's Internet Connections

A Fascinating Real-Time View Of Your PC's Internet Connections | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
This free program provides a fascinating real-time view of your PC's internet connections.
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Quebec startup offers help to prepare for new anti-spam laws

Quebec startup offers help to prepare for new anti-spam laws | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
A Quebec startup says it has built a communications platform that will help businesses navigate Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). For the past
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How to Boost your Wi-Fi Signal

How to Boost your Wi-Fi Signal | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Is your Wi-Fi signal just not cutting it anymore? Here's simple guide on how to boost your signal for a better browsing experience no matter your location.
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Here’s Why Firefox is Still Years Behind Google Chrome

Here’s Why Firefox is Still Years Behind Google Chrome | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Firefox has a problem. It has fallen behind, with development stalled on the most crucial, most difficult problems. Many of the most significant improvements in Firefox over the past few years have simply been copying changes made in Chrome.
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Why the 64-bit Version of Windows is More Secure

Why the 64-bit Version of Windows is More Secure | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Most new PCs have been shipping with the 64-bit version of Windows — both Windows 7 and 8 — for years now. 64-bit bit versions of Windows aren’t just about taking advantage of additional memory.
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Why You Probably Aren’t Getting the Internet Speeds You’re Paying For (and How to Tell)

Why You Probably Aren’t Getting the Internet Speeds You’re Paying For (and How to Tell) | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Have you ever noticed that your Internet service provider advertises their speeds as “up to” a maximum speed?
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How Can I Minimize Flash Drive Data Corruption and Loss?

How Can I Minimize Flash Drive Data Corruption and Loss? | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
You’re constantly plugging and unplugging (and mounting/unmounting) your flash drive. What can you do to minimize potential data loss?
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Report: Intel's Haswell processors are prone to overheating, run 'hotter than Ivy Bridge'

Report: Intel's Haswell processors are prone to overheating, run 'hotter than Ivy Bridge' | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Are Intel Haswell processors just too hot and unstable? Four unnamed OEMs are having issues with overclocking the chip, dubbing it unstable.
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What is Net Neutrality?

What is Net Neutrality? | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Whether net neutrality should be mandated by law is one of the biggest policy debates around the Internet, but net neutrality isn’t just a matter of law. Net neutrality is a principle that’s given us the Internet we have today.
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‘Grandparent scam’ continues to bilk savings of seniors across Canada and U.S.

‘Grandparent scam’ continues to bilk savings of seniors across Canada and U.S. | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
The scam begins innocently enough. “Hi, grandma,” the voice on the other end might say. Those who fall for it could be out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars within hours.
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The History of Those Weird Keyboard Symbols You Never Knew You Needed

The History of Those Weird Keyboard Symbols You Never Knew You Needed | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Before the age of the internet, you likely never noticed some of the keyboard symbols that you now use all the time.
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Windows 2012 R2 Essentials unveiled at TechEd NA 2013

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How to Use Safe Mode to Fix Your Windows PC (and When You Should)

How to Use Safe Mode to Fix Your Windows PC (and When You Should) | Cotés' Tech | Scoop.it
Windows’ Safe Mode is an essential tool. On computers infected with malware or crashing because of buggy drivers, Safe Mode may be the only way to start the computer.
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