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Tech: Top 5 Useful Windows apps

“It’s not called the universal chat client for nothing! I used to switch between Facebook Chat in a tab on my browser and Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger. Instead of having all three open, I found that Pidgin can integrate all these protocols into one buddy list.”

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Choosing the Smartest Phone for You

“My biggest suggestion is to try before you buy, and not to base your choice on hype. Everyone has varying opinions and ideas on which operating system and shape is the best for them.” – Justin Marshall, Tech Writer

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3G and Edge network not working after iPhone iOS4 upgrade on 3GS

iPhone: 3GS Itunes version: 9.2 Issue: Issues after upgrading to iOS4, cannot browse 3G or Edge. None of the following steps resolved the issue. Reseated SIM Card Erased all content and settings Reset Network settings Rebooted Wifi working Tested making a phone call. Worked. Solution: Full restore via iTunes 9.2, a reset using the different [...]

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Tech Feature: Sonoma Wire Works

Company: Sonoma Wire Works Website: www.sonomawireworks.com Tell us a little about yourself and what you do for Sonoma Wire Works. My name is Daniel Codella and I do artist relations for Sonoma Wire Works. Basically, my job is to establish and develop relationships with artists and companies. I provide artists with our software and get [...]

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Tech Solutions: Adobe Photoshop CS5 won’t print

Issue: Adobe Photoshop CS5 print option grayed out, cannot print Environment: Windows 7 64 bit, Lenovo Thinkpad T410 Resolution: In your printer list, switch the default printer to Adobe PDF, then back to to your original default printer. The printing option within Adobe Photoshop should not be grayed out once this is done. Notes: A [...]

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