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Make Windows 7 Look Like Windows 8

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If you’re using Windows 7 and if you’d like to get a taste of Windows 8′s interface and features, some third party programs can let you make Windows 7 look like Windows 8. These enhancements are definitely not top-notch, but they can still prove to be nifty nonetheless.

Let’s take a look at some free software that help you make Windows 7 look like Windows 8.

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September 6th, 2011 at 12:00 am

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How to increase your Android phone’s battery life?

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(By Ramesh)

Android phones are becoming exceedingly popular and almost everyone has one these days. If there is one thing that is common to all Android handsets, it’s the battery life which sucks. Here are eleven sure shot ways to make your phone last longer. These battery-saving tricks can be applied to all Android phones, irrespective of their processor, features etc.

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August 22nd, 2011 at 10:21 pm

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How to restore the Public folder in Dropbox?

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If you are paranoid about backups, you probably have Dropbox installed already. By default, your Dropbox folder contains two folders – photos and public. By right-clicking on any file in the public folder, you could get a link to share that file with your friends via email, Twitter or Facebook.

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August 4th, 2011 at 11:04 pm

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The Complete Guide To Private Browsing

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Private Browsing modes in browsers let you visit web sites without leaving any traces. When you start browsing in private mode in any browser, web browsing history is not recorded. That is, the web sites you visit are not remembered locally and cookies are purged the moment you exit the private browsing mode.

You can use the private browsing mode when you want to browse sites that you wouldn’t want others to know or when you’re just gift-shopping.

To know how to activate the private browsing mode in your preferred browser, choose your browser from the list below and keep reading.

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July 31st, 2011 at 6:00 pm

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How to make video calls on Facebook?

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Facebook and Skype introduced video calls today. If you’re wondering how to do it, this step by step guide should get you started!

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July 7th, 2011 at 6:32 pm

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Three Teracopy Tips You Should Know

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Teracopy replaces the in built file copying tool in Windows. You may or may not agree upon the fact that it speeds up file copying, but we’re pretty sure it’s much more stable than the default Windows copying utility.

Check out the list below for three tips on putting Teracopy to good use.
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June 6th, 2011 at 12:00 am

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3 Things To Consider Before Discarding Your Computer

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Are you going to toss away your old computer at home because you just got yourself a shiny new PC, Mac or a laptop? Before discarding it, make sure you read the checklist below. We’ve got some advice for you!
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May 13th, 2011 at 2:21 pm

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10 Surefire Ways To Get Extra Disk Space In Your Android Phone

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Chances are you got an Android phone recently and you are already fed up with low disk space warnings like this one below.

There are quite a number of things that hog up your Android phone’s internal memory but if you desperately need some extra space, read on (republished from mobhip.com).
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April 25th, 2011 at 5:08 pm

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7 Ways To Use CCleaner Like A Pro

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(Guest Post by Ashutosh Mishra)

System cleaning apps for Windows are a dime a dozen these days, but there is just one that has been holding the throne for a long long time – CCleaner. With its small footprint, superfast cleaning, and attention to detail, CCleaner has remained insanely popular for years.

CCleaner is plenty good as it is, but did you know that it can do quite a bit more than manual system cleaning? In this post, we shall see how you can utilize some of the lesser known features of CCleaner to make the most of this wonderful app.
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April 11th, 2011 at 7:30 pm

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How to combine multiple video files and subtitles?

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Ever wondered about combining these video files you download from the internet? It’s easy. All you need is a free application which will have your job done in minutes. You do not have use a complex video editing software for this. After reading through this guide, you will learn how to save a lot of time and perhaps money.
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March 9th, 2011 at 10:30 pm

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