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Use the Task Scheduler to prevent applications from asking for updates

Contributed by David Kirk on February 8, 2012 under Windows

I get it. Out-of-date software does not work as well and is more likely to have security problems. However, I am already very anal about updating my computer to the latest and greatest. I want to update the applications on my terms and timing. One of the best places disable auto-updating software is through the Windows Task Scheduler.

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How Do I Block Specific Ads from Facebook?

Contributed by David Kirk on February 6, 2012 under Facebook, Internet

Recently a tech-recipes fan dropped me an interesting question. She was seeing political ads that offended her on Facebook and wanted to know how to keep these ads from appearing. Here is how to block any ads that you find offensive.

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Fix for Hash Mismatch Error from Mac App Store

Contributed by David Kirk on February 3, 2012 under Apple Mac

Occasionally when downloading an application from the Mac App Store, users are unable to update due to a “hash mismatch” error. If you receive this error, these steps should correct the issue.

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Facebook: Hide posts by Pinterest, Spotify, and social readers

Contributed by David Kirk on February 2, 2012 under Facebook, Internet

Many web sites have lured people into posting their reading and listening habits to their Facebook timelines and profiles. Using this technique you can easily block these applications from appearing within your Facebook news feed.

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Search Google from your Cell Phone Using SMS

Contributed by David Kirk on January 31, 2012 under Google

Find the nearest gas station, discover the definition of a word, or find out flight information. Even when you are without internet access, you can access the power of google using only text messages.

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Get Path by Dragging Files or Folders into Command Console Window

Contributed by David Kirk on under Windows

Dragging files or folders into the command prompt window automatically inserts the correct path of that object. This technique works with all versions of Microsoft Windows including XP, Vista, and Windows 7.

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Reddit: How to message a moderator

Contributed by David Kirk on January 30, 2012 under reddit

When sending messages within reddit, a very cryptic message appears: “send a message to (username, or # followed by the reddit name).” What does this mean and what does it have to do with reddit moderators? Keep reading to discover its power.

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Google Chrome: Reopen Closed Tabs

Contributed by David Kirk on January 28, 2012 under Google

We have all accidentally closed a tab in Google’s Chrome browser. This can be a very frustrating situation. Chrome is quite forgiving and allows you to easily reopen the closed tab, even if you have closed other tabs after it. These instructions for windows and mac computers will show you the different ways for restoring or undoing an accidentally closed tab. Updated with new methods and to point out the different methods used on Windows and OS X systems.

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