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by Melanie Pinola

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Melanie Pinola is a freelance writer covering all things tech-related. A former IT admin and occasional web developer, she is also a Lifehacker editor, PCWorld contributor, and the Guide to Mobile Office Tech at About.com.

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How to turn iBooks into audiobooks

Posted Mar 22, 2013 - 12:25 pm

Hands-free reading built into the iPhone and iPad
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- audiobooks, ebooks
Feedly's updated RSS reader mobile apps make leaving Google Reader easier

Posted Apr 01, 2013 - 02:00 pm

The Google Reader replacement is faster, has a more compact view, and highlights your "must reads"
Automatically back up your files with Windows 8's File History feature

Posted Apr 02, 2013 - 03:52 pm

It's one of the best new features in Windows 8, but you have to turn it on
How to add Google Calendar events to Windows 8

Posted Apr 04, 2013 - 02:51 pm

A workaround from Microsoft reconnects Google Calendar and Windows 8
The clock is ticking for Windows XP and Office 2003 users

Posted Apr 08, 2013 - 01:18 pm

Microsoft has begun the countdown to ending support for these old versions of Windows and Office
Microsoft to Windows 7 users: Uninstall a security update from this week's Patch Tuesday

Posted Apr 12, 2013 - 02:50 pm

One of the latest security updates is causing fatal system errors, so you should block it
Turn an old router into a wireless bridge or repeater and boost your home network

Posted Dec 28, 2012 - 04:24 pm

Got an extra router lying around? Use it to expand your network
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- bridge, network
Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus is just $10 for qualified email addresses

Posted Jan 21, 2013 - 06:08 pm

You can save about 80% on on the latest Microsoft Office suite--if you have the right email address
Speed up Windows startup times with a few simple tweaks

Posted Oct 15, 2012 - 08:59 pm

Staring at Windows’ welcome screen is about as much fun as being put on hold for an eternity by a customer service agent. If you’ve got better things to do and want to get started on your PC as fast as possible, these tools and tweaks can help.
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- how to, speed
Reset a Windows password with the System Recovery Disk

Posted Dec 14, 2012 - 02:18 pm

If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several utilities to reset it. One of them is Windows' own System Recovery Disk.

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