Tech Tip
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Tech Tip: Modify laptop power settings for longer battery life
Gone are the days of the domination of desktop computers as laptop and mobile computing has become more popular than their predecessor. One of the main advantages of a laptop is that you can use it on the go and it’s battery life determines how long this convenience can last without needing an external power source.
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Tech Tip: VLC media player plays various video formats
When it comes to playing videos on your computer VLC media player is a popular option due to its wide support for various video formats out of the box. Unlike other media players, including those that come bundled with your computer, it can play most common digital video formats without the need to download additional video codecs.
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Tech Tip: Follow topics of interest with Google Alerts
Your time is precious and it is difficult to follow all the topics that interest you with so much information available on the web. Google Alerts can help you by sending email alerts when information about the topics you choose become available.
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Tech Tip: Gather data with Google Forms
Google Docs is well known for its online word processing and spreadsheet capabilities but it can also be used to quickly gather data from friends or coworkers. Google Forms allows you to create basic forms and save responses in either a spreadsheet or as a text file that can be downloaded.
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Tech Tip: Use a URL shortener to share long links
There are many instances when you would like to share a website link with someone else. You might come across something interesting, informative or entertaining but the original link may be long and not very presentable.
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Tech Tip: Check Google PageRank of websites
If you are interested in knowing how a website you visit (or a website you manage) is ranked by Google you can use the the PageRank Status extension for Google Chrome.
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Tech Tip: Use TeamViewer to remotely control devices
TeamViewer is a handy program that can be used for remotely controlling your devices via the internet.
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Tech Tip: Use two instances of Skype simultaneously in Windows
Skype is a popular video chat/voip/instant messaging application that has replaced Windows Live Messenger. The versatility of Skype makes it suitable for both business and personal use.
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Tech Tip: Monitor your social and website activity with Cyfe
Social media is such a popular channel for marketers that many businesses are looking to benefit from a simpler way to monitor activity on various social networks.
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Tech Tip: Change your Google Chrome theme
You can change your Google Chrome theme to customize the way that the browser looks for a more personalized browsing experience.