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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Jailbreaking iPhones – Is it Legal

Jailbreaking iPhone - a term that in itself appears illegal - is the process of exploiting iOS and allowing it to install third party applications. Exploiting… still sounds illegal. As a matter of fact, it's not. At least not for your iPhone. The Digital Millennium Copyright (DMCA) recently updated its rules to allow circumvention of "computer programs that enable wireless telephone handsets to execute lawfully obtained software applications, where circumvention is accomplished for the sole purpose of enabling interoperability of such applications with computer programs on the telephone handset." In other words, jailbreaking iphone is permitted for "telephone handsets," as it was under ...

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Safe Internet Browsing for 2013

As much fun as the internet is, it is also a dangerous place to be. If you aren't well protected from the hundreds of pop-ups that flood our screens then you are not practicing safe internet browsing. Malware is all around, and for users who click all the things and end up with 10 different browser menu bars installed, it becomes even more overwhelming than it should be. If your computer looks like this, it's about time you did something about safe internet browsing. Safe Internet Browsing Start with a good malware removal guide. There's no point in taking precautions if your computer is already compromised. Remove malware using anti ...

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Custom iPhone Vibration – Create your Own

Two buzzes - you know someone's texting you. But did you know you can add your own custom iphone vibration? iOS 6 allows you to set custom iphone vibration alerts in for individual contacts and events. This is a great way to personalize your phone and use the vibration alerts to your advantage, and find out who is calling without disturbing people around you with your ringtone (or without embarrassing yourself - yeah, you know you have Right Said Fred on there.) To set a custom iphone vibration alert: Go to Settings > General > Sounds and Vibration Patterns Note - iOS5 users can find this option ...

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