Online Tech Tips

Automatically Activate Windows 7 and Microsoft Office From a Clean Install

nmcgrory_ott — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:40:28 +0000

The Windows activation process is usually quite simple… with the first Windows activation. Simply enter your product activation key, let Windows register the key, and you’re set to go. However, if you reinstall Windows several times… subsequent Windows activations can be a pain in the ***. In today’s post, we will review how you can [...]

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Automatically Activate Windows 7 and Microsoft Office From a Clean Install

Use the Library and eBook Lenders to Get Free eBooks

nmcgrory_ott — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00:17 +0000

As of lately, several of the more popular technology blogs have hyped the website Zero Dollar Books, a place that lists best selling Kindle books that are currently available for free. If you enjoy reading novels and own an eBook reader or tablet, you may also want to consider using the library as a free [...]

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Use the Library and eBook Lenders to Get Free eBooks

Watch YouTube Videos that are Blocked or Restricted in Some Countries

nmcgrory_ott — Sat, 19 May 2012 11:59:12 +0000

Want to watch a YouTube video that has country restrictions in place? Alternatively, want to watch a YouTube video that is marked with a copyright block? YouTube often times places restrictions on their video content, which is appropriate in some cases; but other times, it may be unneeded. In today’s post, we will review how [...]

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Watch YouTube Videos that are Blocked or Restricted in Some Countries

Use a Tablet or iPad as a Computer Monitor

nmcgrory_ott — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:15:02 +0000

If you are an Android or iPad tablet owner, you can setup your device as a secondary external monitor that can compliment your Mac or PC. This is a great way to add more screen real estate without having to purchase an additional monitor. It also provides a more versatile workspace. Setting up a tablet [...]

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Use a Tablet or iPad as a Computer Monitor

5 Ways to Browse Instagram from a Computer

nmcgrory_ott — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:30 +0000

Instagram, recently acquired by Facebook, is one of the coolest and most popular photo sharing services. The app initially made a debut on the iPhone, but now it’s available on the iPad also. Additionally Instagram has recently expanded over to the Android platform. Currently, smartphones are the most popular way to view Instagram photos, but [...]

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5 Ways to Browse Instagram from a Computer

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