Well, my title is a little off base, but there are multiple reasons to discuss tension, especially i
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A couple of tips from my own observations -When you live alone, and you can't find something, you ha
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As the USA is buried in snow and very cold weather, here in Surprise Arizona, it was 72 degrees toda
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April 10, 2011
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What the heck is Steampunk? Well, its called steampunk because it is a mix of steam powered era style and futuristic style, sort of as if the future happened in the past (if that makes any sense). Its punk because its a bit of that style thrown in. So really you can call anything that loo...
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If you frequent the Forums here at AnnTheGran or any other site, you will often see users asking whi
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March 11, 2011
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These tips can be used for Windows XP and Vista -
Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support.
It seems like everyone needs to save time. It is just a fact of life these days. The following "Control Key" list is to help you do just t...
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February 25, 2011
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I have never been certain why Microsoft does not place a calculator on a computer screen. There are a number of them on the Internet, and I have one that I like for several reasons. For one, I can turn off or on the keyboard. With the keyboard off, I can just use my computer numeers. You can find it...
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February 11, 2011
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I am a big fan of free computer software. Some of it is worth free and some of it is quite valuable. One that I like, and have found to be praised by many computer professionals is CCleaner by Piriform.com. This one has a very nice Pedigree - -
If you are not using this software, you may wa...
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January 28, 2011
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You know that WWW stands for World Wide Web. Typing in WWW tells your browser that you are connecting to a Web server.
However, as the Internet and related-technology evolved, prefixes became mostly unnecessary. But we are creatures of habit and many Websites use both WWW and non-WWW addresse...
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January 14, 2011
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Some days I cannot find my keys, or my glasses or whatever I really need. Too often, I cannot find a file I need and that presents a lot of problems for me. I am always on a schedule and get frustrated with delays! This small application is really worth its weight in gold and then some.
Check...
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November 19, 2010
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There are several very nice slideshow programs on the Internet, but I thought that this one was the best. Most of the freebies are minimal and require that you download their data down to your PC. As I have noted several times, more and more of the software will be purchased/used/a...
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There are many resources for looking for ancestors and relatives online. www.FamilySearch.org reviews a number of sites, speeds up your search and is free. Good luck finding those who may be related to you.
You may already own a scanner or just be considering one for your home use. ...
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October 22, 2010
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Most Help Desk people will remind you to do certain steps, depending on your computer, to help speed up your PC. Vista does the Defrag and Check Disk in the background, so you can do those if you like, but it is not likely to make any difference in start-up speed.
It is a fact that getting ri...
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October 8, 2010
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If you have not yet tried Skype, you are missing one of the finest features the Internet has to offer.
Most people know that you can call users worldwide if they have the correct equipment for free. But did you know that:
You can send files
Send Instant Messages (IM)
Create a conference...
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September 24, 2010
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We are all trying to be more ‘green' these days, but some things may remain in your home that you are uncertain about. Green means more environmentally safe, but I use some items that I really cannot do without. I want to know exactly what is in those products. It m...
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September 10, 2010
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We all get excited over a new piece of equipment, either for our computer or for our embroidery.&nbs
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August 27, 2010
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It seems like it was very recent when we were learning computers, the Internet and cell phones. I am on my sixth computer and I cannot remember how many cell phones I have had. Change is inevitable; stand still and you will be run over.
Sky Drive, a program by Microsoft, is one o...
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August 13, 2010
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If you have been online more than 1 week, you probably have a lot of "Favorites" or "Bookmarks" that you have accumulated. I am a collector of links. If I think I may be interested in something, but don't have the time at the moment and I create a Favorite.
Beca...
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July 30, 2010
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Drawing and designing is usually limited to those who have talent, I am not included in that group. However, I did find a method of creating interesting designs that is fun and amusing for me. I hope you like it too.
Livebrush, is a fun way to create some interesting effects. If y...
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July 16, 2010
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This is absolutely my favorite computer clock and it includes a calendar!!! I am not happy with a calendar that is on my desktop because it seems like it is always in the way. In the Taskbar (lower right hand corner of most screens) is perfect because it shows me the day of the week, dat...
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July 1, 2010
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If you enjoy good photography as much as I do, you will love this freebie. National Geographic is one of the most outstanding photographic presenters of the world and I believe it will remain so for eternity. Others may come and go, but some things are enduring. Check this ...
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June 18, 2010
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I recently read somewhere that in order to keep our brain fresh and vibrant, it is important to exercise it the same way that we exercise our body. That exercise includes doing the embroidery we all love, but it can also include games, puzzles, as well as the everyday issues we face. Tod...
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June 4, 2010
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The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista.Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support.
I like to be a little more individual than most; I change my colors of my embroidery at will, and I use many different fonts when I am able t...
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May 21, 2010
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I would read more if I could find the time. Since I have found “Books Should Be Free” I felt I could
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May 7, 2010
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The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista.Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support.
I had a lot of difficulty with my Adobe Reader recently. All things considered, it was a very bad situation and I wanted to drop kick t...
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April 23, 2010
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The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista.Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support.
If you ask me what I most enjoy about the AnnTheGran site, it would have to be the people on both sides of the computer who make up the commu...
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April 16, 2010
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The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista.Operating systems vary. If in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support.
Here is my version of great Net information and money saving tips and tricks. I love finding these, and get a lot of my links from high...
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April 2, 2010
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The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista.Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support.
I hope by now everyone has read my blog on Rogue Software. Protecting yourself and your family on the computer is really important. ...
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March 5, 2010
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This information may help you if you are using IE 7 or IE 8
The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista.Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support.
I don't know anyone who thinks that their Internet connection is as fast as they wou...
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February 19, 2010
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One of the most interesting, IMHO, studies of the human condition is body language. Posed or casual, many of us can see the indications that are coming from the way a body presents or does not present itself.
Taking that one step further, if we really look at photographs, we can often o...
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