|  | Tip of the Week: Managing Data Trash Manually sorting or deleting hundreds of files is a tedious task, but leaving them where they lie can be even worse: They may contain fragments of personal information or drafts of sensitive business documents. And they may prevent you from using drive space for more important things. If computer files were physical objects, we probably wouldn't let so much clutter build up in our system folders.
Here are 6 tools to help.
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 Headwhack of the Week: Get Help Without The Hold |
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 Security: SnapChat App Alert Parents: We've told you about the SnapChat app and how it's used by teens for sexting. Until now, people could share photos using SnapChat without the fear that those pictures could be circulated elsewhere. Not anymore! Our advice to you, talk to your kids. Check their smartphones for the SnapChat app and see what kind of photos they have been sharing in their photo library. Remember, once an inappropriate image winds up on the internet, the picture will remain forever.Read more here. |
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 News: Surface Pro On It's Way
The Microsoft Surface Pro tablet finally on it's way. So, when can you buy a Surface Pro?
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 News: 3D Printed Buildings?
We told you about 3D Printers at CES. Sure, we've heard of 3D-printed iPhone cases, dinosaur bones, and even a human fetus -- but something massive, like a building? That's right, now a printed building is in the works.
See this sleek design here. |
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 Data Doctors Video: Sniffing Out A Catfish Last week we taught you a new word... Catfish in our Geek Speak of the Week. Now the video... How To Sniff Out A Catfish. Watch the video here.
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Mobile App of the Week: Talking Angela If you have kids, you may already know how popular Talking Tom is. The app series have millions of downloads with hundreds of thousands of reviews. Now, Outfit 7 releases Talking Angela. She's a French Feline your kids ail love. Best of all, she's free. Get talking Angela for Android. Get talking Angela for iPhone.
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Weekly Advice Column: Making Windows 8 work like Windows 7 vs Downgrading Windows 8 is off to a rocky start, primarily because the user interface is so different than previous versions of Windows.
If you typically buy your computers from large retailers, you may think that you have no choice but to buy a computer with Windows 8 on it, but you'd be wrong.
If you already got a computer with Windows 8 on it, before you go through the nightmare of downgrading, read this week's advice column for some better options!
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The Radio Program: Data Loss, Sexting App Alert, Android Attacks & More The Canadians may know how to prepare for cold weather, but they might need to learn a thing or two about backing up their data. We'll tell you what happened to their data, how to avoid the pain of loss, and what you can do to prevent tragedy. We've told you about the SnapChat app and how it's used by teens for sexting. Until now, people could share photos using SnapChat without the fear that those pictures could be circulated elsewhere. Not anymore! This is important information for parents who's kids have smartphones. Androids are under attack. Trend Micro says by the end of the year, malware could reach the 1 million mark. So what can you Android owners do to protect yourself and your data? It's the tech show for non-tech people, the Data Doctors Radio Program. Ask your questions during (or before) the broadcast using our Facebook page. Join us each weekend as we discuss your computer questions.
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