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Review: Awesome New Tab Page Google Chrome

Did you know that you can replace the new tab page in Google Chrome via an extension? If you’re looking for something different in your browser here is a good place to start.

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How To Automate SyncToy Jobs in Windows 7

An easy way to synchronize folders and files is to use Microsoft’s free SyncToy utility. However, there isn’t a built in method for scheduling it. You need to run it manually. Here’s how to use Window Task Scheduler to set up the job(s) to run automatically.

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SumatraPDF is a Light, Free and Portable PDF Reader

A free PDF reader is a lot like a free sample of perfume at Macy’s. Some of them stink, some of them smell good and either way there are plenty of them. SumatraPDF is one that smells good. It integrates nicely with Windows, Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.

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MuPDF is a Lightning Fast Android PDF Reader

I haven’t seen many PDF readers on Android that I like, but this is one of them. If you’re looking for a fast mobile PDF reader, take a look at MuPDF

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Microsoft Offers Free Weekend Preview of Xbox Live Apps

Microsoft is offering a free weekend of apps, starting today. All the details including the free weekend pass detailed here.

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Skype is A Must Have IM and Voip App

If you’re a computer geek or new computer user, you must have heard of Skype. Skype is a useful VOIP application that allows users to make calls over the Internet. With Skype, you can even make calls to any telephone number worldwide.

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Foxit PDF Reader Is a Lightweight Alternative to Adobe

Adobe Reader is a large and bloated PDF Reader. A better free alternative is Foxit Reader. It’s lightning fast compared to Adobe and has many features. Here’s a look.

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Dropbox Doubles Free Space Referral Bonus for All Accounts

Dropbox, one of my favorite free file sync and cloud backup services announced today that they have increased the referral bonus cap on free accounts and doubled the referral bonus from 10.25 gigs up to…

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5 Free Self-Hosting WordPress Alternatives

By now most people know WordPress as the most popular content management system (CMS) around. It’s free, customizable, and has tons of plugins. But, one thing about the internet is there’s always plenty of options for those who like to be different. Here’s my top 5 WordPress alternatives for bloggers and web developers alike.

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Freeware Friday: Everything by Voidtools

As a replacement for the search feature in Windows, try out Everything from Voidtools. It’s a simple, free utility that’s very powerful. It provides better search results than the built in Windows search. It’s also faster at returning results. A lot faster – virtually instant.

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