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To get the free e-book visit http://marketing.dell.com/windows-8-ebook. The site will request some basic information (which you can enter whatever you want), and then the download will begin upon pressing the Submit button. If you’re using Google Chrome as your PDF reader. the eBook will open up in a browser window. You can save it to your computer by using the save icon at the bottom-right of the viewer, or use the Save Webpage As command from the options menu....

Over in the forums, there is a large thread on groovy Windows 7 wallpapers, and some of them are great. But, if you’re like me then keeping things automated is the way to go. The theme is really, really easy to set up. Just download it and then double-click it, viola! Download the Bing Dynamic Theme for Windows 7. What do you think of Bing’s images? Let us know in the comments below!...

Launch Windows 8 Developer Preview and tap or click Control Panel from the Metro UI. Next, scroll down and select Ease of Access Center. Now, next to High Contrast move the slider to the On position. Give your system a few seconds to make the changes. When it’s done here is what you’ll see. Here are a couple of shots of what the main Metro UI looks like in High Contrast mode....

To make text BOLD: Surround the block of text you want bolded with * Example: FREE BEER = FREE BEER To make text ITALIC: Surround the block of text you want italicized with _ Example: Smooth Moves = Smooth Moves To STRIKETHROUGH text: Surround the block of text you want to strike through out with – Example: I am -hungry- full = I am hungry full Comment Name * Email *...

Make Google Chrome Read Text Aloud to You Go to the Read Aloud extension page on the Chrome Web Store and click the Add to Chrome button. Next, verify you want to install the extension by clicking the Add Extension button. Now, open any website and highlight the text you want Google Chrome to read. Right-click on the highlighted text and click on the “Read aloud selected text” option from the menu that comes up....

Install Google Currents for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. It’s worth mentioning that it’s available for Android devices too. After installing Google Currents, launch the app. You’re prompted to sign in with your Google Account. Tap Sign In. Then type in your Google Account credentials. The first time you’re offered a quick tutorial on how to use Google Currents. At first you’re offered a few news sources in your Library....

Google Now: Call Mom The new ability of the Google Search app, Google Now, was recently implemented and it helps you reach your loved ones and regularly called contacts. It’s a lot easier than fiddling with the phone’s keyboard. It was recently announced by the company in a Google+ post. You can just tell your phone to call your mom or text your wife and it will do so. Of course, in order for it to be able to do this, you’ll need to clarify who your wife, mom, uncle or whatever other important person is....

Attention iPhone Google+ users, Google just announced the availability of the Google+ native iPhone APP. I just took a look on my iPhone and I don’t see it yet so it’s probably still making its way onto all the Apple servers. According to Google, it should start appearing in the App store in a few hours. We’ve already reviewed Google Plus as well as the native Android App however what I’ve really been waiting for is the iPhone App!...

If you’re one of those few who actually grabbed the V1 app back on 11/2, you will need to uninstall it before installing the new V2 Gmail App from the iTunes Store. Once installed, the interface is very simple and intuitive. Here’s a quick screenshot gallery of the app. Inbox Menu and Folders (Drag-and-drop not supported) Search Compose new email Overall, other than the lack of drag and drop support – the app works well....

Anyway, Google just released a new browser plug-in which will block all tracking about you on sites running their free Google’s Website Analytics. Being that Google Analytics is both free and one of the fastest growing Google Services out there used by webmasters around the globe, this is excellent news and a tremendous step forward for privacy. The Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on is available for all newer versions of browsers including Internet Explorer 7+, Chrome, and Firefox....

Actually, the patent was filed in 2008, but it’s caused quite a stir on the web today. The idea would be to use sensors to determine how a remote device is placed and then serve advertisements following that. The very detailed patent also includes information about how it could help sponsors configure their ad campaigns according to environmental conditions. I guess that means it probably won’t give you ads about Bible classes if it senses you’re in a bar (or maybe that’s exactly what you would get…)....

I think it’s great news and further signs of Google’s commitment to its Google Voice service, and I’m sure there is still much more to come! Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

That said, a lot of users, including myself, still use it. I use it to manage my music library, import new content, create a playlist, and sync with my Apple devices. With Windows 10, some users have been reporting problems with getting it to upgrade from older versions or install successfully. Here are some tips to ensure you get it working correctly. Get iTunes Installed on Windows 10 First, you should follow these basic pre-requisites:...

Original article… Microsoft would love if you put Internet Explorer in the past and started using their modern, secure, and current web browser called Edge. We agree, and we’ve even shown you how to get rid of Internet Explorer once and for all. That said, there are some obscure reasons why you might need to keep using it. And if you have, you may have noticed that Edge has a new presence in Internet Explorer....

However, don’t forget some of its more basic (and still powerful) features. If you’re trying to create a document, you’re going to want to know how to center text in Word. If you’re unsure, here are all of the methods for centering text in a Microsoft Word document. How to Center Text in Word Using the Align Tool The quickest way to center text in a Word document is to use the align tool....

Folder colors are a neat way to color-code your important files and folders in the Finder app. That is, of course, if you know how to do it. There isn’t a quick or simple way to change your folder color on a Mac, but it is possible—if you know the workarounds. If you want to know how to change your Mac folder colors, follow these steps. How to Change Folder Color on Mac If you want to change folder color on a Mac, you’ll need to follow a particular set of steps....

You may want to increase your mouse sensitivity if you need to make smaller, more careful adjustments to your cursor. For example, if you’re gaming, you may want a quick mouse cursor to quickly change targets. Likewise, if a mouse is too slow, you can adjust the sensitivity to improve the situation. If you’re having a problem with a slow (or fast) mouse, you can change the mouse sensitivity on a Windows PC using the steps below....

If you’re a Mac user, changing your resolution is quick and easy to do, both for the built-in display and any external displays you may be using. Here’s how to change screen resolution on Mac. How to Change Mac Screen Resolution on the Built-In Display You may use an external display with your Mac, but if you want to change the screen resolution of the built-in display, you can do this fairly simply through the System Preferences....

Change Default Browser on Windows 10 Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps. Click on what’s listed as your default browser — in this case it’s the beta version of Edge. Then a list of installed browsers will pop up. Click on the one you want to set as the default. That’s all there is to it! Old Original Article… Microsoft Edge is the default web browser in Windows 10 when you upgrade, even if you had it set to Chrome or Firefox....

If you’re using an Android device, you can pair your AirPods using Bluetooth, but you won’t have access to the same level of information. For instance, if you want to know how to check your AirPods battery on Android, you’re out of luck—there’s no built-in method for doing so. Thankfully, there is a workaround you can try. If you’re unsure, here’s what you’ll need to do to check your AirPod battery levels on Android....