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Guy McDowell

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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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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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How Microsoft's Windows Could Win Its Users Back

Can Microsoft afford to lose 30% of its market share? That's how many people are still using Windows XP today. Time to re-invest into a new Windows, one that works, is lean, and open.

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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.

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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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Now Is The Time: Tips To Go Online & Plan For Your Retirement

Now is the time to start planning for your retirement. Now is the time to take control of it, and put the responsibility back into your hands. Work at it with some web tools.

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New Android Phone? Here Are The 4 Apps You Must Install Right Away

Were you the lucky recipient of a new Android phone over the holidays? If you were, you are in for a real treat.

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Mount and Use .IMG Files With These Free Tools

Don't let the terminology mislead or turn you off! .IMG files are useful for everyone who uses CDs or DVDs on a regular basis. We demonstrate how to use them.

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3 Unique Ways To Remotely Control Your Windows Desktop

Care for a little remote desktop control magic? We present non mainstream methods for accessing your computer remotely using a Chrome extension, SSH clients, or over the air using your mobile device.

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Holiday Shopping List: For Those Who Live At The Bleeding Edge Of Tech

What do you get the person who has everything before everyone else?

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Finally Joined Pinterest? These 5 Boards Will Get You Started

Did you finally jump on the Pinterest band wagon? If you haven't got a Pinterest account just yet, go and create one. Then come back here, you'll be glad you did.

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Best Android Remote Desktop Apps Compared: Which Is Right For You?

There are any number of reasons why you might want to use your Android device for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to a Windows computer.

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Beat The Thieves - Keep Your Tech Secure At Home

You don't have to live in fear. The key to keeping your gadgets secure is simple, ordinary, camouflage.

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Emergency Battery Hack - Make an AAA Battery Work as an AA Battery

Did your TV remote control suddenly go dead? Wireless mouse died near the end of your term paper? Need AA batteries and all you have are AAA? I've got a quick hack for you to get you through those last minutes until you can get to the shops for some proper batteries. Time needed is about 5 minutes, supplies needed cost about 50 cents - not including your AAA batteries. You may very well have all these items on hand.

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Gadgeteer - Microsoft's Hardware Hacking Platform You Haven't Heard Of

Microsoft is still in the innovation business. If you don't think so, you haven't heard about Microsoft's open source electronics prototyping platform called Gadgeteer. You read that right - Microsoft and Open Source in the same sentence. Wanted to build a little invention you had in mind? Maybe you're already programming C# and would like to work with some different hardware. Are you a technology teacher looking for a platform with which to teach? From the student to the professional, Gadgeteercan help you make your ideas a reality.

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Myth Debunked: 5 Gadgets You Don't Actually Need For School

Need. Want. One is a four letter word and the other is a necessity. Listen up and heed this old man's words as I get you set to go back to school, do some real learning, and save thousands of dollars by not buying into this computer fad. Look at me! I got an iPhone! Look at me! I can film my lectures! Look at me! I made a spreadsheet that does my arithmetic for me!

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