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Tech Tips [ What's Hogging Your System Resources? + Disappearing Icons! - Get Them Back Now + The Best Mobile Windows Apps Revealed ] 06/05/2012

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Quick Tip

Windows 7 Resource Monitor

You know how when you're in the Windows Task Manager and you can check under the performance tab to see what kind of load your computer is under? You know, the screen that looks like this?

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Well what about a few more details, huh? What if you want to monitor every available resource your computer is using right now and you won't take "no" for an answer?

Sounds to me like the Windows 7 Resource Monitor is what you're lookin' for! Just type in RESMON in the Search Box(located above the Start button), hit Enter and you're in business!

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Now you can track CPU usage, Memory usage, HDD usage and Network activity! Should you want to alter/stop a process, just put a check in the box and right click – now select your option from the menu and you're good to go!

~Andrew

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Announcements

Are Those Binoculars or is That a Digital Camera?

IT'S BOTH - COMBINED INTO ONE SERIOUS PIECE OF TECHNOLOGY!

5X Magnification - 640X480 Resolution - Center Wheel Focus!

BRILLIANT DIGICAM BINOCULARS STORE 160 IMAGES!

These Get You 5X Closer And Allow You To Snap High-Res Images!

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Imagine This...

You're at a football game. You don't have the best seats. What do you do? You pull out a pair of binoculars! Wow - that's a nice change, isn't it.

Too bad you can't snap any photos with the action appearing that close, huh? From where you're sitting, those giant linemen would look like ants!

If you had THESE Digicam Binoculars, you'd be able to snap those pictures USING the binoculars - think about that! We've got 'em - check this out!

Get Five Times Closer to the Action - And Take High-Res Photos!

Amazing! Whether you're at a sporting event, a nature hike, out bird watching - whatever - these get you a full five times closer with unbelievably clear focusing...

And they allow you to take HIGH QUALITY 640X480 pictures at the 5X magnification - it's like being there up close and personal!

These work just like a regular set of binoculars but have the added feature of a high-quality built-in digital camera! So you can "See" a scene just like you normally would with a pair of binoculars and snap the perfect photos!

Holds 160 Images - No Memory Card Needed - That's a TON of Photos!

Mind-Blowing Clarity - Outstanding Resolution!

These give you a STUNNING 640X480 resolution - so you know you're getting complete clarity with ZERO bluriness! Here's an example - our tech guy went out and took some shots of what we like to call "Old Glory" from about 150 feet or so away - and as you can see it's a perfect image!

To make it even more impressive, it was a windy day and that flag was blowing like crazy. Bet you can't tell from the photo! This makes taking those "stop action" shots easy! That means that at sporting events, or out bird watching, you're going to get excellent photos regardless of how fast the action is moving!

60 FT. Linear View From 1000 YDS. Away - That's HUGE Power!

Here's a little perspective. Lets say you're looking at a building that's 1000 yards away from you. Then you look through your 5X binocular camera and snap a picture. This camera would fill that view with a FULL 60 feet of the building's width - and that's how your picture would turn out! Observe:

So as you can see, this thing gives you massive power while at the same time giving you crystal clear images. If you're at all interested in photography - in ANY situation - this is the perfect piece of technology for you!

Cutting Edge Technology at an OUTSTANDING Price!

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Computers 101

Theresa from Canada writes:

My icons keep disappearing from my task bar near the clock. Only concerned with important icons, like Vipre, Logitech Gaming and Set Point. I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate. How do I get those icons back?

Your taskbar icons (the tiny icons on the lower right hand side of the task bar next to the clock) have a nasty tendency (in Windows 7, at least) to either disappear or stay visible when you don't necessarily need them to. The good thing is Microsoft included a very simple way to customize which icons notify you and which ones always show.

Step 1.) Click the triangle next to your task bar icons.

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Step 2.) Click on Customize

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Step 3.) Locate the icon you want to change how it displays and click the drop down box next to it. The three options are:

1: Show icon and notifications: This will always show the icon and any notification/popup message the application is trying to send to you.

2: Only Show Notifications: This will only popup a notification if the program is trying to notify you and won't display the icon otherwise.

3: Hide icon and notification: This will hide any popup/notification and you'll need to manually open the program to see any information from it.

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Once you've set the individual programs as you like, click OK and the taskbar should now show the icons you've selected.

~Tim

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On The Move

Cool Windows Mobile Apps – Part 1

Agreed, the Apples and Androids have cornered the app world, but the Windows Marketplace is catching up with over 60,000 apps up for sampling.

These apps range from games and productivity to social networking, communication, and music & video, among others. Without further ado, we will pick a few of the most useful apps in a three-part series.

1. CleanRAM: To stop your phone from slowing down due to memory issues, just run this app – there are four levels (Basic purge, Quality purge, Fundamental purge & custom purge). It will clean up the RAM and give you the much needed memory to stop your phone from slowing down. You can also schedule the clean-up by day or date.

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From The Archives

Skip The Recycle Bin

Every now and then you need to really delete a file. Right now.

Well, most people delete the thing, then go to the recycle bin and remove it from there. It works, but there's a better way.

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Today's Feature

Low Light Photos Without a Flash

Flash photography can be a great tool in the absence of insufficient natural light. Then again, there are situations like live concerts, theatrical performances or even film shoots where you are required to capture everything without using a flash. Flashes might light up your subject, but it can also flatten the image and make it appear one-dimensional. This makes your image look lifeless, with no depth or play of light and shadow (except for the harsh shadow behind the subject). This is particularly true of pop-up flashes that come with your camera. Without a diffuser that normally accompanies external flashes, these built-in flashes lead to over-exposed images and cast a bright spot on the subject, marring the beauty of your image irreparably.

Here is where the following tips to beat low light situations might come in handy.

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Amanda's Coolsite

Ucreate

The stress of the semester left me chomping at the bit for it to be summer break, and now that it's here, I've been crafting up a storm. I have a humongous list of things to do this summer: painting the living room, hanging shelves, getting rid of books I don't need, knitting like the wind, crocheting, organizing, and crafting.

This means I have also been hunting down crafty sites for inspiration, and I've decided that Ucreate is worthy of being shared with all of you. I stumbled upon it looking for neat ideas for cupcake toppers for a graduation party I was going to.

The site is setup blog style, so it's easy to navigate. The most recent posts are at the top of the page and you can scroll down for older ones. On the right side of the page you'll find links to posts by categories, and at the top of the page you can choose to browse the categories on the navigation strip (Kids Crafts, Parties, Reviews and Giveways, etc.).

The Kids Crafts section offers fun and interesting craft ideas to turn your children into busy little bees, and the Parties sections offers great ideas for decorations and treats to serve at a party.

I love the cheery atmosphere of this site, and I hope you will too!

http://www.u-createcrafts.com/

~Amanda

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Seriously - Windows 7 can be frustrating if you don't know how to use it, or AWESOME if you know what you're doing! Which would you rather be?

Come on! Put an end to the headaches and update your PC skills!

Before long, that old-school XS or Vista that you're currently running will be completely extinct - and for good reason! Start learning Windows 7 now, and stay ahead of the curve!

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What Makes it SO GREAT?

Glad you asked! First off, this software uses over 170 absolutely fantastic multimedia presentations to show you how all the new features work - in every version of 7! You'll really love how easy these terrific presentations are to follow and watch!

This program uses engaging audio and video to explain exactly how you do something! They cover it all for each topic - there's not a single mouse click left out of the presentation! This won't leave you guessing - it'll leave you knowing EXACTLYwhat to do!

It's like having Bill Gates sitting next to you, going over Windows 7 step by step...only this is a whole lot cheaper!

Take your learning to the next level!

OK, you know how most people seem to learn better by "trying it out"on their own? Well, this has an amazing Windows 7 Simulator built in! So, get this - you watch a lesson, then you can actually "try" it - just like you were using Windows, only you're not going to be able to mess anything up!

How cool is that? If that's not the smartest way ever to teach Windows, I don't know what is! It's really like having a private computer tutor! You can even take a quiz at the end of the chapters to test your knowledge!

Brilliant Lesson Progression!

You'll start off with the basics, then move on to more advanced topics as you learn. Of course, you can always skip back and review, but let me tell ya, as good as this software is, you probably won't need to! Plus, if you need a quick fix to a problem, you can skip to any topic at any time!

What's covered? What isn't? This thoroughly covers everything you'll ever want to know about Windows 7! Want a small taste of what you're gonna get on this jam-packed CD?

We're talking: setting up Internet and e-mail, firewalls, online security, updates, networking, customizing your desktop, troubleshooting problems, disk maintenance, backups, getting remote help, printing, adding / removing programs from startup, intros to everything (desktop, explorer, folders, etc), customizing your start menu, getting the best performance, working with files and folders, using the taskbar, a bunch of great desktop tricks, and more!

That's not all - you can select the exact version of Windows 7 that you're using: Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium!

Here's the main categories:

Windows 7 Basics
Using The Desktop
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The learning doesn't stop there!

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Not only are all of the lessons realistic, but they're interactive, so you'll be getting hands on experience which makes for better learning and retention! There are HUNDREDS of learning lessons that cover beginners through advanced subjects. This COVERS EVERYTHING!

And if you're already familiar with Microsoft Office but you'd like to brush-up a little or if you'd like to increase your skills in a certain area, no problem. You'll love the way these lessons are set up because you can focus on any one specific area you want OR learn any of the programs from the ground up!

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Monthly Wallpaper

June Wallpaper!

OK, it's that time again - time for some shiny new desktop wallpaper for your computer! Here are the picks for June, and remember - lots more on the site too!

As always, all the desktop wallpaper below is 100% free.

Lower Falls Morning Light

So, I'm at the base of Lower Falls in Hocking Hills State Park and I'm running out of time. In fact, I shouldn't even be here – the plan was to break camp and head home that morning – no photos.

However, it had rained the day before and many of the falls – including this one – actually had too much water going over them. I also knew from experience that (more)

Fawn Peeking Through The Brush

OK, so we're in Custer State Park in SD in search of some cool critters when we spot this pair of fawns. One had lost her spots, but this little gal still had a few left. The brush was thick and the light was fading so it wouldn't be long before we were forced to (more)

Spring Time Iris

So, I see this little Iris off in the distance and I knew despite the danger it could make for a sweet photo. I gather my gear and with my heart pounding in my chest I begin the relentless 10 foot hike over to its location. It was a tough trek (more)

It can all be found here:

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Enjoy!

~Steve

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