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The Best of the Web: Free Software
Are you still browsing the web with Internet Explorer? Well millions of people love the world's most popular open-source browser, and you just might too. Its fast, smart and full of features. Give it a whirl over at mozilla.com.
Want ... no .. need Virus Protection? Well you can now get Microsoft's latest, cutting edge security protection for absolutely free. Just head on over to microsoft.com/security_essentials for more details. (Windows users only, sorry Macs)
Need a central and secure place to put all your files so you can get to them from home, work and on the go? Well look no further than DropBox. It gives you 2GB of space for free and keep all your data safe and accessible from all your computers. Even your Mac! Visit the kind people over at dropbox.com for more details and a video explaining it all.
One of our all time favorites at BLUpinnacle is LogMeIn. You've probably heard of GoToMyPC and those other programs that let you login to your work computer from home, or your home computer from away. Well this one is free (paid versions available too), secure and trustworthy. Learn more at logmein.com.
More to Come ... We've got lots more favorite "Best of the Web" stuff, so check back for more great recommendations.
Tech Tips
Want to know a few quick shortcuts and tips to be more proficient on your computer. Well here are a few of our favorites, just for stopping by:
Text too small? Zoom in on any webpage
Simply hold your control key and use your mouse wheel to zoom in and out of any webpage on most web browsers. This trick even work in Word and Excel. Want to go back to normal size, press Ctrl + 0 (Zero).
View My Desktop
Want to minimize everything and get your desktop in a hurry? Hold the Windows Key down and press D. Ain't no quicker way.
No Printer While on the Go?
Need to print something, but you are on your laptop or not at home? Well install PDFCreator and print that document to a PDF. Then you can save it to your desktop and print it later, or even email it home or to a friend to get it printed. Go here to install the free PDF Printer.
More tips coming soon, so come back and see us to keep your computing in tip-top shape.
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