Megan Coleman

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What is a Browser?

What is a Browser?

A web browser is a program on your computer, like Microsoft Word or Photoshop. There are many different browsers available today, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer (IE), Safari, or Google Chrome. The main purpose of a browser is to access or “browse” the internet.

Posted Jan 14, 2010 | Categories: Definitions, Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Software, Web/Internet

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Emptying iPhoto’s Trash

If you’re an iPhoto user, a quick way to clean up space on your computer is to empty iPhoto’s trash. Whenever you delete a photo in iPhoto, it doesn’t actually delete it. It keeps it in the trash until you choose to empty it. All you have to do is go to the iPhoto menu and click Empty Trash. But beware, any deleted photos will be gone forever!

Emptying iPhoto's Trash

Posted Nov 23, 2009 | Categories: iPhoto, Mac, Software

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Back up your computer files

Back up your computer files

Did you know you can back up all your computer files automatically for only $5 a month? You can, with Backblaze. It’s cheap, easy to use and secure. Mac users can try it out for 30 days for free.

Posted Oct 1, 2009 | Categories: Free, Mac, PC, Software

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RSS (Really Simple Syndication)

RSS (Really Simple Syndication)

Tired of going to several websites a day to keep up with the latest news? If those sites use RSS (Really Simple Syndication), you can save time by subscribing to their content with an RSS Reader such as Google Reader, NetNewsWire (for Mac) or even Thunderbird. Learn more about RSS.

Posted Sep 10, 2009 | Categories: Definitions, Mac, PC, Software, Web/Internet

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