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Microsoft Office Alternatives

Let's get one thing clear - Office for Mac is fully compatible with Office on Windows. Regardless of what operating system you are using, do not let anyone scare you out a particular preference, or into buying expensive software when there are many alternatives out there. There will always be differences when using two different programs, however, that does not mean that you will not be able to open the same document whether you are in Linux, OSX, or Windows. There are many options when it comes to Microsoft Office alternatives. Many "tech experts" use the .docx is not compatible with ...

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CPU Temperature – How hot is too hot?

I constantly hear people complain that their CPU is too hot, and they don’t know whether to be concerned or not. Depending on the processor, the manufacturer, how fast it runs, where the sensor is located, and what programs the system is currently running will you be able to determine what the temperature of the processor should be. To give you an idea - if you are running basic operations, like having browsing the internet, chatting, or checking email, your processor’s temperature should not exceed 60 C. Currently, as I am typing this, I am running HipChat, Twitter, iTunes, AppleMail and Adium, ...

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Top 5 Virus Removal Tools for your Mac

Top 5 Virus Removal Tools for your Mac

The amount of viruses your computer is potentially exposed to everyday doesn’t bear thinking about. Without a high quality virus removal tool for your Mac, surfing the web will be fraught with danger. Once your computer is hit with a virus, it will be useless until the offending virus is removed. Thankfully, there are a host of fantastic virus removal tools available for the Mac. Below are 5 of the very best. 5 - Flashback Malware Removal Tool From Apple This is the official removal tool of Apple and is specifically designed to ensure that the Flashback Trojan hasn’t infected your Mac. ...

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Are You Making Computer Backups for Your Business

If you run a business of any size in this day and age, there is no question that most (if not all) of your business is automated by computer programming of some sort. From inventory to invoicing to payroll, every aspect of your business involves a massive amount of data, most of which is likely stored in a computer. Unfortunately, computers are not fail-proof. You cannot assume that the information you have stored in your computer is safe forever. Therefore, you need to back it up, if it is important to you. Are you making computer backups for your business? ...

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