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reversing windows 10 quick tip

Instructions for reversing windows 10 in favor of windows 7 or 8. IF ITS BEEN LESS THAN 30 DAYS SINCE YOUR UPGRADE. Back up your important files to an external drive or flash stick before proceeding. Start menu > Settings > Update & security > Recovery  and selecting either Go back to Windows 7 or Go…
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Passwords Manager Software Application

THE BEST WAY TO MANAGE PASSWORDS

STOP FORGETTING YOUR PASSWORDS! In today’s digital world, it’s imperative to constantly set unique, and complex passwords for every website that requires a login. Setting the password is the easy part, remembering them is the hard part! Lucky for you there is an APP for that. The premium password manager, LastPass. Create a LastPass account where…
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What are the benefits of having two monitors?

This is a question I’m still surprised to be asked even by small business owners. If your employees use their computers for four or more hours per day, upgrading to dual monitor set ups is a huge increase in productivity. Most current computers are already able to handle two screens, but if your computer is four…
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How to Add Files to OneDrive

Adding files to OneDrive is simple. When logged into OneDrive, you’ll notice at the top left a button that reads “New” with a drop-down arrow and a button that reads “Upload”, also with a drop-down arrow. The “New” button’s drop-down menu allows you to create a folder or a file, including letting you choose what…
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Breaking News: How Secure are Your Accounts?

NBCNews announced this morning that the passwords for 272.3 million email accounts have been recovered from hackers in Russia. Of the 272.3 million, 40 million were Yahoo Mail accounts, 33 million were Microsoft Hotmail accounts, and 24 million were Gmail accounts. According to NBCNews, hackers give away, sell, and abuse the information obtained through these stolen…
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Leaked! Password Resets

Earlier today, 272 million email log in credentials were stolen. Russian hackers were able to get a hold of Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail and Microsoft email passwords. It is imperative that these passwords be reset, but with guidance. Boot Networks urges you to take steps to reset each one and we have written a guide on…
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