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Replace Local Calendars with Exchange Calendar on iPhone

Scenario:You have an iPhone and have been syncing your calendar via iTunes, and everything has been working fine. You’ve recently added your work Exchange account to your iPhone and now have multiple calendars – calendars on the iPhone, and your Exchange account.

Problem: You keep entering new appointments on the wrong calendar, so the appointments aren’t syncing over-the-air with your Exchange calendar.

Question: How do I delete the local calendars and just have the one Exchange calendar?

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Use the Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7

A new and useful tool included in all versions of Windows 7 is the Problem Steps Recorder. If you are experiencing an error on your Windows 7 computer, you can use the Problem Steps Recorder to capture the steps taken on your computer which caused the error. Read the rest of this entry »

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Turn Off Security Messages in Windows 7

For those of you who endured Windows Vista and have mercifully upgraded to Windows 7, a relatively minor, but most welcome change is more control over the Notification Area, and the Action Center. Read the rest of this entry »

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Remote backup for free in about 10 minutes

In addition to a local backup it is a good idea to set up an online/remote/off-site backup to protect your data from fire/theft/flood or any other disaster which would destroy a local backup. There are several online backup providers which offer a free starter package (usually 2GB), and then more storage space for a nominal monthly fee. Read the rest of this entry »

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Enable Windows 7 Aero (Peek, Shake & Snap)

Introduced with the release of Windows Vista, the enhanced look and functionality of the Microsoft desktop experience is called Aero. Windows 7 received a revised and polished version of Aero, and included new useful features – Aero Peek, Shake and SnapRead the rest of this entry »

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