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Why Does My Mac Report the Wrong Amount of Free Space?

Recently, several users have contacted me about inconsistencies between amount of free space that is displayed in Finder compared to other methods.

Google Reader: Import OPML Files

The new RSS Reader from Google will allow you to import your subscriptions from other services. This tutorial contains directions for importing those feeds into the Google service.

Word 2013: How to Directly Insert Online Pictures and Videos into a Document

With Microsoft Word 2013 the user no longer needs to download an image or video to place it within a document. Now, online media can be directed embedded within Word without leaving the application.

Pathping: Traceroute with Packet Loss and Latency Reporting

The following Tech-Recipes tutorial describes one of the most overlooked tools from the Windows command line: Pathping. This utility gives useful information which is used to identify problems within a network.

Disable the Beep in a Virtual Machine on Virtual Server

Every time a system event occurs in Virtual Server, the PC speaker will beep. The instructions in this Tech-Recipe describe how to turn it off.

Save Blackberry Power and Battery Life

Preserving your batteries on mobile devices is useful because they always seem to die when you need them most. Here are some generic tips for Blackberry battery longevity and some information that is model specific.

Add Tools Menu to MSCONFIG – System Configuration Utility

The following hotfix adds a tools menu to msconfig. This menu contains a list of programs that are typically used in configuration. How to access these tools without msconfig is also discussed.

YouTube for Android: How Do I Access and Manage My Video History?

With the latest version of YouTube for Android, the application now allows users to access the list of previously watched videos across devices.

Google Nexus 7: How to Access Files from a Mac

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If you are a Mac user and have a Nexus 7, you probably have already noticed that the tablet does not seem to be accessible when connected via USB to the Mac.  By following these steps you can mount the tablet and transfer files between your Mac and Nexus without difficulty.

Windows 8: Switch to Desktop View in Internet Explorer 10

Although the Metro view in IE 10 looks slick, several common browser features are only available by using the Desktop view instead.

Windows 8: Pin the Favorites Folder to Start Screen

Microsoft’s Favorites folder allows the user to collect frequently used folder locations for easier access. By pinning the Favorites folder to the Windows 8 Start screen, you maximize its usefulness.

Office 2013: Enable or Disable Touch Mode

Office 2013 has a Touch mode incorporated into it. By adding a little more space around the buttons and icons, a user on a touch interface can select these options more easily.

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