If it was not for Google Reader, I probably would not be able to keep up with all web sites on a daily basis. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is really the only way to quickly surf the web.
Being able to list all the sites content on one page allows me to quickly scan headlines and read what interests me.
But one feature that has been visibly missing from Google Reader was the capability to send links to an email account or social bookmark or networking sites that I want to share.
Not any more.
Google has finally incorporated this function while allowing you to add additional sites not displayed in the default list.
read more: Use Google Reader Send To Feature For Sharing Favorite Posts
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If you use Windows Vista Sidebar you probably found out on more than one occasion, how easy it can be to mess up the settings or accidentally delete gadgets.
And when that occurs, the only way to recover if you're unsuccessful with piecing things back together, is from a backup or a system restore. Neither of which is worth the time for something that is considered eye candy (for the amount of system memory it uses) on the desktop.
But after using Vista sidebar for a while, you may find yourself dependent on those little gadgets sitting on your desktop, that you just have to have everything back as they were.
So before you go messing around with tweaking a gadget or sidebar setting, here is a simple backup method which will make restoring your sidebar effortless, with out the need of any third party utility.
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Successfully connecting your Apple iPod Touch to a WiFi wireless network can be a real challenge.
Many owners find the process difficult and frustrating. This is mainly due to the abundant choices available for wireless standards and security protocols that can be used for setting up and securing networks.
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Have you ever wondered about the capacity and performance of your hard disk drive.
Typically, the average desktop computer has a capacity of 50 or more gigabytes stored onto the hard disk.
All of this information is stored in the form of files, also known as a collection of bytes-which is all a file is at its core. Bytes can be stored in many ways depending on the data contained inside the file for use by the computer.
read more: How To Check Your Computer Hard Drive Capacity And Performance
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Ever have a computer name that you did not like or decided down the road you want to change it's computer name on your Windows XP or Vista system?
If so, you can easily change it to a more friendly name. Doing so can have many benefits, especially on a home network.
Instead of connecting to a system with an ugly name such as D2347TB998, you can change it to JOEPC or DUDE if you want and easily identify whose PC you are connecting to without guessing.
read more: How To Rename (Change) Your Computer Name in Windows XP Or Vista
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When it comes to networking, knowing your IP address can be essential with troubleshooting problems.
For any Window user who is new to Ubuntu and Linux, more than likely the first problem you will encounter is making sure your Ubuntu computer has been configured with an IP Address if you run into network problems.
On Windows computers viewing the address is a simple task…while finding your IP address in Ubuntu is just as easy using a built-in graphical tool or a terminal window.
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Email bounce messages vary in format and wording; some are geeky and difficult to understand, while others seem like a short story telling you that you probably mistyped an email address.
Regardless, it's important to read through the bounce message, looking for key phrases and error messages that describe the problem if you're to have a chance of resolving the issue.
read more: Common Error Messages In Email Bounces And What To Do About Them
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Ever wonder what people are searching for on Google today?
With Google Hot Trends you can find out quickly, and be surprised as to what the heck people are looking for!
Some of the searches are predicable, while others are…well you'll just have draw your own conclusions.
read more: Find Today's Hot Searches On Google With Google Trends
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