Online Tech Tips

Record, Save and Rip Spotify, Pandora and Streaming Audio

nmcgrory_ott — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:51:50 +0000

A while ago, we posted a helpful tutorial How to Capture, Save, Record or Download Streaming Audio for Free. Although that is still a very relevant post in many ways, there have been some newer ways to record streaming audio that have emerged, that many of our visitors might find preferable. Being one of our [...]

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Record, Save and Rip Spotify, Pandora and Streaming Audio

Configure Windows 7 for Maximum Security

nmcgrory_ott — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:30:02 +0000

Out of the box, Windows is not by default configured for maximum security, although it does offer several advanced settings that can be configured to offer tighter defense. Often times when we get a new computer or install a new version of Windows, we jump straight to using the operating system and installing our favorite [...]

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Configure Windows 7 for Maximum Security

Install Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS on PC or Mac

nmcgrory_ott — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:15:11 +0000

Want to test out Android ICS 4 prior to purchasing an Android smartphone or going through the work of upgrading an existing phone to Ice Cream Sandwich? ICS can be installed on Mac or PC within a matter of minutes using a ready to go VM image. To get started, you will simply need two [...]

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Install Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS on PC or Mac

10 Corporate Tech Blogs to Follow

nmcgrory_ott — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:02:08 +0000

Technology blogging is arguably the most popular niche. There are a wide variety of great tech blogs on the web, and we’ve previously recommended sites like How-To Geek, Digital Inspiration, MakeUseOf, Lifehacker and Addictive Tips. While sites like these ultimately excel at all that is technology, sometimes it’s also good to jump straight to the [...]

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10 Corporate Tech Blogs to Follow

Google Voice Actions/Assistant is Siri for Android

nmcgrory_ott — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:21:12 +0000

Looking for a quality Siri application for Android? Google Voice Actions is an Android 2.2 (Froyo) and higher compatible voice command service that uses Google’s many services to answer questions and control various functions on Android based smartphones. The Siri personal assistant app by Apple works fairly nicely with the iPhone 4S. However, Apple has [...]

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Google Voice Actions/Assistant is Siri for Android

Use Your Smartphone as a Photo or Document Scanner

nmcgrory_ott — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:53:48 +0000

Smartphones are quickly becoming an all-in-one replacement solution for many of the other technology based devices that we own. In another post, we reviewed how you can use your smartphone to control your television, Blu-ray player, etc… In today’s post, we will review how you can use an iPhone or Android phone as a replacement [...]

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Use Your Smartphone as a Photo or Document Scanner

Customize and Enhance Your Facebook Experience

nmcgrory_ott — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:04:26 +0000

Facebook, by default, doesn’t offer a lot of customization options. Additionally, the UI (user interface) of Facebook has been criticized heavily, particularly whenever Facebook changes up things or adds a new feature. We’ve previously posted some tutorials that have gained a positive response from our site visitors, such as Get Rid of the Facebook Timeline. [...]

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Customize and Enhance Your Facebook Experience

Build Your Own Personal Cloud Storage Server

nmcgrory_ott — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:46:04 +0000

We commonly post about Dropbox and other popular cloud services which seem to be all the hype as of recently. This is quite understandable, as cloud services are undeniably convenient. Not only do they allow us to push our favorite content to the multiple devices that we use, such as smartphones, laptops and tablets, but [...]

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Build Your Own Personal Cloud Storage Server

Windows 8 Versions Explained

nmcgrory_ott — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:18:18 +0000

Using the traditional Windows release approach, Microsoft has recently announced the upcoming versions of their next generation operating system, Windows 8. Unlike Mac OS X, Windows has several more versions to pick from. For example, Windows 7 versions ranged from the basic Starter and Home Premium up to Ultimate. Will Windows 8 continue the same [...]

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Windows 8 Versions Explained

Google Drive vs. Dropbox vs. SkyDrive vs. Amazon Cloud Drive vs. iCloud

nmcgrory_ott — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:23:39 +0000

Cloud services aren’t necessarily a new technology, as IT companies and businesses have been using forms of cloud services in some respects for years now. Even personal cloud storage services for consumers have been around for a few years, but with most of the top technology companies now offering their own versions of cloud storage [...]

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Google Drive vs. Dropbox vs. SkyDrive vs. Amazon Cloud Drive vs. iCloud

Capture Screenshots at Defined Time Intervals Automatically

kjackson_ott — Sun, 06 May 2012 11:24:55 +0000

Screenshots are part of our daily routine as tech support professionals. There is no better way to explain to someone how to do something from a distance than through a mixture of both words and visuals, and since we cannot always make a video, screenshots are the next best thing. However, there are times when [...]

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Capture Screenshots at Defined Time Intervals Automatically

Coolest Smartphone Cases? Specialty Options for iPhone and Android

nmcgrory_ott — Sat, 05 May 2012 11:46:26 +0000

Technology accessory manufacturers make cases for just about any electronics item these days, but cases for smartphones are a bit more essential because smartphones are usually carried with you most places you go; and because they’re portable, handheld devices, smartphones are one of the most commonly dropped or broken items. Being one of the most [...]

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Coolest Smartphone Cases? Specialty Options for iPhone and Android

Make a YouTube Intro Video the Easy Way

nmcgrory_ott — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:15:30 +0000

Many of the professional vloggers on YouTube and other video based websites feature cool, visually appealing intros on their videos that run for a short duration before the actual video starts. Although many of these people are quite skilled in video editing and at using expensive programs like Final Cut, that doesn’t mean that you [...]

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Make a YouTube Intro Video the Easy Way

Complete Guide to Facebook Email Setup

nmcgrory_ott — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:39:33 +0000

For many people, Facebook is the main website for keeping in contact with others. Most of your friends are likely on Facebook, and you may sometimes use the website to keep in touch with these people via the messaging and chat features offered by the social network or even by posting to their wall. If [...]

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Complete Guide to Facebook Email Setup

What Type of Data Do Websites Collect About You

nmcgrory_ott — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:49:46 +0000

Since the birth of the internet, website analytics and tracking software has constantly evolved and gotten more complex. Used mainly for business and marketing, most data collection software can account various details about a visitor whenever the website is visited. In today’s post, we will review some common items that many of the net’s most [...]

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What Type of Data Do Websites Collect About You