Monthly Archives: December 2011

Happy New Year 2012

Dear readers and subscribers, As 2011 comes to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you, and your family, a happy and healthy New Year. May 2012 fulfill all its promise, and may all your expectations be … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 31, 2011

CNET: Announcing the Top 11 Downloads of 2011 – Last year, we introduced our Top 10 Downloads of the Year lists, presenting the most popular Windows and Mac software on Download.com. In 2011, we’ve taken the honors up the proverbial … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 30, 2011

Two New Tools Exploit Router Security Setup Problem – Researchers have released two tools that can take advantage of a weakness in a system designed to let people easily secure their wireless routers. How to find your Wi-Fi password – … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 29, 2011

The Best Firefox Extensions of 2011 – You can’t beat the number of choices to add on to your Firefox browser. But if that’s too much for you, we’ve narrowed it down to 23 everyone should install. WiFi Protected Setup … Continue reading

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BlackBerry Says “Thank You”– Offers Free PlayBook Apps At BlackBerry App World

I captured a runaway 32 GB BlackBerry PlayBook a couple of days ago. As it dashed past, I reached out and grabbed the little speed demon by its price tag – $248 (down from $599) . Last PlayBook in the … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 28, 2011

Malware Removal Guide for Windows – This guide will help you clean your computer of malware. If you think your computer is infected with a virus or some other malicious software, you may want to use this guide. It contains … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 27, 2011

Ten tricks every Windows 7 power user should know – Are you a Windows 7 power user? Do you want to be? I’ve scoured my archive of tips, shortcuts, and secrets to find some of the hidden gems even some … Continue reading

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TOP 10/20/50/100 Lists – The Best Of The Best?

The whopping number of “TOP” 10/20/50/100 Software lists, shot our way every year at this time, can in fact, have some value – at least the top 10/20 selections. Running past the 20 mark though ….. often seems pointless. In … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 26, 2011

Your New PC: What You Need to Know – If Christmas morning brought you a brand new laptop or ultrabook, you may find yourself with questions: What do I need to do to set it up? What programs are safe … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas – Joyeux Noel

Dear readers and subscribers, Despite the push and shove of various societal elements, Christmas (no “happy holidays”, or “seasons greetings” allowed in this house) – the traditional  season of giving and sharing – remains wonderfully inescapable. Its traditions and rituals, … Continue reading

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