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How to hide Away and Offline time in Lync 2010

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If you don't want your friends or colleagues to find out how long you are Away for, here is a neat little trick to hide that data from Microsoft Lync 2010. For example, as soon as you log out of Lync, it will display a message beside your name something like "Away 2 Hours". With this trick, it will only display "Away" with no time whatsoever. This trick will also hide Offline … [Read more...] about How to hide Away and Offline time in Lync 2010

Remove Win 7 Security 2013 Virus for FREE

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Have you been inflicted by the annoying Win 7 Security 2013 virus? Is it popping up and taking over your system every few minutes? The good news is that we have easy to follow removal instructions to get rid of this problem. There are many instructions available online that show how to manually remove the Win 7 Security 2013 virus. However, those instructions are mostly … [Read more...] about Remove Win 7 Security 2013 Virus for FREE

How to Save on Gas by Using the Internet

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If you are living in Canada, use the following resources to save a few cent per litre when buying gas. Find out if the gas price is going to increase or decrease the next day. To do this, visit www.680news.com and look for the Gas Prices icon near the bottom of the page. Gas price futures are usually posted after 4:30 PM on a daily basis. Their gas prices are provided by … [Read more...] about How to Save on Gas by Using the Internet

What is Google Play?

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If you have seen the following link appear on Google's Homepage, then you are probably wondering what it is: What is Google Play? Simply, it is the new name of Google Market. If you have ever used an Android device, you would be familiar with the Google Market icon. Google has recently renamed it to Google Play. The Market icons on Android devices will be eventually … [Read more...] about What is Google Play?

Fix the new iPad 3 Battery Overheating Problem

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The new iPad has been having issues with overheating. Many users have complained that the battery become uncomfortably hot during usage. Here are some suggestiosn from Apple iPad users: Use the iPad and drain the battery to zero, meaning, dead. Then do a complete re-charge. Some users have mentioned that this does the trick. Avoid using the iPad while charging Reduce screen … [Read more...] about Fix the new iPad 3 Battery Overheating Problem

Holiday Tech Gift Ideas Under $20

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If you are tight on budget and still looking for great gifts for the tech lovers, here are some ideas: USB Flash Drives - USB flash drives are always useful. Though the tech lover may already have several of them but the recent price drops will allow you to grab one of these drives with larger storage capacity. Smartphone/Cell Phone Cases - Usually under $10, a new cell phone … [Read more...] about Holiday Tech Gift Ideas Under $20

Free Animated Wallpaper For Windows

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Ever wonder how your desktop would look with an animated wallpaper? Imagine butterflies flying around the screen behind your icons, water rippling across your screen and animated grass and flower plants are swaying just above your windows task bar! We have created an animated wallpaper using DesktopPaint's animated wallpaper maker. Download your free copy today by following the … [Read more...] about Free Animated Wallpaper For Windows

Best Siri Alternatives for Android

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Skyvi (Siri For Android): Skyvi knows about everything from Local Businesses to Food Nutrition! It makes witty remarks and even tells jokes. It has a social side, letting you access Facebook and Twitter using voice. Vlingo Virtual Assistant: The original is still the best voice-powered Virtual Assistant on Android. Looking for Siri-like functionality on your Android device? … [Read more...] about Best Siri Alternatives for Android

Funny Things You Can Ask Siri

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Want to have some fun with Siri? Here are some fun things you can ask the software: Who is your daddy? Where do babies come from? Tell me a joke Knock Knock What do you look like? What's the meaning of life? I need to hide a body You are a Bit*h Will you marry me? Who are you? How old are you? Talk dirty to me What is your favorite color? Take a photo Call me an … [Read more...] about Funny Things You Can Ask Siri

Students Should Buy Laptops, Not Tablet PCs

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Tablet PCs are cool and sleek but they are definitely not for students. Here are the reasons: Cost: Tablets are much more expensive than laptops. Students with a tight budget will be able to afford a high end laptop for similar price as a general tablet. Typing: Tablet PCs are not designed for excessive typing. Most tablets do come with a keyboard extension but if typing will … [Read more...] about Students Should Buy Laptops, Not Tablet PCs

Cheap Rogers and Fido Voice and Data Retention Plans

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Are you a Rogers or Fido customer and paying more than $35 per month for a voice plan? This article will show you how to get all inclusive voice plans from Rogers and Fido for as low as $15 to $25. You are probably one of the thousands of individuals who are stuck on a 2 to 3 years contract. Also, you are probably paying extra for features such as Call Display, Voice Mail, … [Read more...] about Cheap Rogers and Fido Voice and Data Retention Plans