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  1. Gimp in Win 10

    I can't afford Adobe Photo-shop. Gimp is the best alternative I know......
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    Windows 10 Windows alternative to iPhoto?

    I am thinking about switching from Mac to Windows, but need a replacement for iPhotos. Any suggestions?
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    Windows 7 Installing Chrome browser on a Windows 7 IE 11 computer

    Can anyone help me with the installation of the Chrome browser on a Windows 7 SP1 with Internet Explorer desktop computer? I would like to try it but a year or so ago I installed Chrome and I had an awful time with my computer. It really slowed down and had mouse lag. I could not figure out what...
  4. End of Days for Muse and so long to BC

    its a sad day for people using Adobe web design with both Adobe Muse + Adobe BC (hosting) getting the bin last day of Muse = today... it will be pulled from the installer after 1 year so download the files before then if you want to keep a local copy BC cut the lights date = June 18, 2019 ...
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    Windows 7 Defragger software

    I do not like the win7 defragger - It is very slow. I found a 3rd party program called "Auslogics Disk Defragger". I like it as it seems to do the job and is quick about it. Malwarebytes sees it as Malware and has quarantined it. Does anyone have any info about this software? Thanks.
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    Windows 10 System (win10+software and settings) bare metal bavkup: veeam alternatives

    Hi guys, I've been using veeam agent for windows to backup and restore my laptop system and not very happy and looking for alternatives. From macrium to acronis or aomei backuper what would you recommend that works when a restore is necessary? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
  7. Skype Alternative.

    Is there any good alternatives for Skype? Skype is really good and Link Removed, but it's always good to have an option. I tried Google hangouts and they are nowhere near as good. I am not aware of any other offering something that can challenge Skype. If anyone can give a suggestion, I could...
  8. PDF Viewer alternatives to Adobe and Foxit, poll included

    I haven't used Adobe Reader on my home PC in years! I've been using Foxit Reader since then. It was a perfect replacement for Adobe. However, over the past few iterations it's become bloated and performance wasn't as snappy as it once was. I use PDFs on a regular basis. I scan all my hard...
  9. OneDrive Storage changes a month away

    Microsoft recently informed users of OneDrive that the 15GB free storage is to be reduced to 5GB unless you opted out. The chance to opt out and retain the full 15GB was earlier this year but now has closed: Link Removed Subscribers to Office 365 will also see their unlimited storage reduced...
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    Windows Server Monitoring

    I hope I don't come across as horibly spammy on my third post here but I would like to share some info on a project that I've been working on. I know when it comes to free monitoring solutions we're all basically stuck with Nagios or some sort of Linux based product that is typically ugly and...
  11. OneDrive storage options change

    Microsoft's Onedrive Team have blogged that storage plans are to be changed: Link Removed So storage for normal users will drop to 5GB which if you already have data stored online you'll need to back it up. There are several free alternatives to be found around the Internet and if your...
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    Windows 10 gateways, modems - digital

    Hello I am trying to find the least costly, most private way of receiving TV, PC, and phone. I cuerrently have a Comcast gateway for my digital phone, my own router which works with the Comcast gateway for internet and Comcast cable for TV. I could get another phone company and just use a modem...
  13. Windows 10 Deprecated Features with Alternatives

    When Windows 10 releases, don't be surprised if a few of your favorite things are missing. read more Continue reading...
  14. microsoft office for android, mixed results and feelings

    I've been using my Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 as my primary device in recent months as opposed to my desktop As I am trying to embrace the mobile age and one of the things that I'm a little bit disappointed in is that a lot of its office apps are not too good with a lot of catches like subscriptions...
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    Windows 7 Looking for simple drawing program for notes.

    I have a windows 7 computer with a stylus pen and I often use the pen like I would use a piece of scratch paper (sometimes with someone looking on). I've been using "paint.exe" - a program created around the time of the dinosaurs, but it still works. As simple as this program is, it still has 3...
  16. Windows 8 Adobe Muse Alternative with Expression Web Discontinued & Windows Live Writer Update or Replacement

    Does anyone know why Microsoft canceled support/discontinued Microsoft Expression Web and why Windows Live Essentials, especially Windows Live Writer hasn't been updated in years? Both are great products but Windows Live Writer is my heartbeat but I stopped using it as i realized that Wordpress'...
  17. So Long, TrueCrypt: 5 Alternative Encryption Tools That Can Lock Down Your Data

    Don't trust TrueCrypt anymore. Take a look at a few of the options available to you. Link Removed
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    Windows 8 Should I reset My Computer to Factory Default

    Hello, I have owned an alienware x51 gamin desktop for the past year and a half and I'm considering restoring it to factory default to enhance the performance and fix some issues. Over the years I have been actively installing many 3rd party utilities and apps that have changed system files and...
  19. VIDEO Good (linux) alternatives to windows XP

    Well the clock is ticking XP folks, less then a month for now XP will be unsupported and you will have to choose what to do. If you want to keep your old hardware thats fine, as these alternatives are good if you dont like the fancy new Windows 8 or 8.1. Just keep in mind no OS will ever fully...
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    Windows 8 Dell Venue 8 Pro alternative to media library for viewing pictures

    Has anyone found an alternative to the default photo viewer in windows 8.1? Or alternatively, how to change the way it sorts my folders. At the moment, all my old folders are showing first and my new folders are showing last which is a pain. Schwizer