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| This week we will start off with the best habit you can develop on the web. That's how to create a secure password. Then, in one swoop our posts move from Microsoft to Facebook and then on to Twitter. For the guys who like to unclutter, there's some great help with a minimalist desktop. The big event last week was the release of another in our long line of FREE eBooks. For all the music buffs among our readers, let's hope you take away something from Recording Your Next Hit with GarageBand , a forty paged eBook which details tips and advice on how to give a tune to your melody. Have you dropped by at our new MakeUseOf Answers section. Our panel of tech enthusiasts will do their best to clear away the muddles. Maybe you can help us out with The 5 Toughest Tech Questions. Then we tried to decide which one could be the more preferred -" Microsoft Office or Open Office. Let us know your stand and check out the Poll results at - Poll: Microsoft Office vs. Open Office? Now, let's move from the poll to the posts. Check out what has been happening the past week at MakeUseOf.com | |
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| Passwords can be a key to many things, for example your emails, your Facebook profile, or your bank account. Did you know that some people still use passwords like "password" or "123456"?  This post takes you through the basics of what is a safe password and then how to create an easy to remember one. Finally, what are the golden rules for password management? Follow the simple basics and you won't have to cry over spilt milk. Read: Full Article | |
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 Products like Paint.NET and Process Explorer are as light as they are free. Bing Maps is coming into its own. What about Microsoft Security Essentials? Do you think it can become your default defense shield? Then there are some things which might make you favor Windows Live Photo Gallery over Picasa. | |
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 This article shows you how to create an awesome minimalist desktop in 7 easy steps. In the end, you'll find that it's much more relaxing to have space and a nice view on your desk. | |
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In the heady rush towards follow and followers, our Twitter account can become a fish market. The result - the vital gets lost in the sea of noise. Even if wade into any Twitter stream, the real time information that keeps pouring in can make you throw up your hands in frustration. What's required is a good dose of info-management.  The three services reviewed here act as sieves to distill the real from the fluff. In the end it helps you to keep Twitter for what it is - a great real time information engine. | |
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