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About Guy McDowell

With 20+ years of experience in IT, training, and technical trades, it is my desire to share what I've learned with anyone else willing to learn. I strive to do the best job possible in the best manner possible, and with a little humour.

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Why Stay Boring: Find Funny Office Supplies with These 8 Websites

Why can't your office be a place you enjoy? Even if it's your perfectly productive home office, you've had those days where things are just too…serious. Change the mood today.

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How to Get an Entry Level IT Helpdesk or Technical Support Job

You don't need a degree in computer science to enjoy a career in IT. You can be on the front line of IT as the help desk or technical support specialist. Here's how.

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10 Fascinating Engineering Channels on YouTube

You can do it. Not just little DIY projects around the house, but full blown feats of engineering. Do you need to go to university? Maybe. Get your inspiration from these amazing engineering videos today.

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You Can Still Enjoy These World Video Game Hall of Fame Nominees

Forget baseball. That's hasn't been America's great pastime since at least the early 1980s. Video games occupy more of our collective attention than any sport or game.

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6 Things Hollywood Always Gets Wrong About Technology

From the depiction of detectives doing things that just can't be done yet, to showing us last century’s gadgets being the standard for the future, Hollywood often gets technology wrong.

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DIY Dad & Mom: Raise Your Kid to Be a Tinkerer with Cool Home Projects

Do you and your kids tinker together? If not, start today. Teach them to create things and you teach them to take control of their world.

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Is RSS Dead? A Look At The Numbers

RSS isn't dead: millions of people still use it. Let's look at a few numbers.

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Why Your Finger Will Never Replace a Pen: Refuting Satya Nadella

Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, was asked by ABC News what he expects to be obsolete technology in ten years. As the commander of the technology juggernaut, he ought to know. His quick answer was the fountain pen.

Buying Your Next Sports Watch: What You Need To Know

Ever tried running a marathon with your iPhone strapped to your arm? Or tried to check tide charts on your Android phone while boating in rough water? You probably need a sports watch.

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3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping: Future or Fad?

What went through your mind the first time you saw 3D printing in action? Did you think, "Hey that's moderately cool"? Or did you think, "Wow. I could build ANYTHING with that!"

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Chrome 64-bit Vs 32-bit For Windows - Is 64-bit Worth Installing?

Anyone who is using Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 on a computer with a 64-bit processor can use Chrome 64-bit. What's the difference? I'm glad you asked.

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6 Awesome YouTube Videos To Help You Learn Android Development

Want to learn how to develop Android apps? Then these YouTube videos are perfect for you.

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10 Easy & Quick Online Mockup Tools That Help You Imagine Anything

Make the best use of instant-creation technologies, with your own mock-up designs. Mock-ups help evaluate, fix flaws, and tweak designs before creating them. Design just about anything with these tools.

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How to Securely Delete Files From Your HDD or SSD in Windows

Did you know files never actually get deleted? That's why they can be recovered; by you or someone else. If this makes you feel uncomfortable, learn how to securely delete files.

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LOCKiosk - Make Your Kid's Android Tablet or Phone Safer

Talking with your kids and teaching them better ways to use their Android is a great start, yet there are many ways they can make mistakes and get into trouble with a phone or tablet.

Turn Windows Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot and Share Your Internet Connection

You've got an Internet connection via a network cable. Can you wirelessly share that connection with other devices? Can you make your Windows computer run like a WiFi router? In short: Yes!

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