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Melanie Pinola
Member since: October 2012
Follow Melanie on Google+Melanie Pinola is a freelance writer covering all things tech-related. A former IT admin and occasional web developer, she is also the author of LinkedIn in 30 Minutes, a Lifehacker editor, and the Guide to Mobile Office Tech at About.com.
Areas of Interest: Cloud Computing, Hardware, Mobile, Networking, Software, Virtualization
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Melanie Pinola wrote Microsoft's Security Essentials isn't the best antivirus program, according to Microsoft Microsoft advises Windows users to use something else
2 days 3 hours ago
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This is what to do now that Facebook is making everything you've ever shared on it searchable to everyone
4 days 3 hours ago
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Melanie Pinola wrote Build interactive HTML5 sites and graphics with Google's free Web Designer tool Google's new design tool is not just fully capable, it's a free alternative to professional versions from Adobe and others
5 days 4 hours ago
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Not surprisingly, Microsoft's own search engine is the default one in Microsoft Office. But you can change that.
6 days 5 hours ago
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Google Search is becoming less like a search engine and more like a personal assistant and database
1 week 2 days ago
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You'll be the first to spot an update with this free web service which emails you whenever a site visibly changes
1 week 2 days ago
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Melanie Pinola wrote Bookmark this massive list of free Microsoft Office training videos and other resources Become an Office pro in no time
1 week 5 days ago
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Here's a cool trick to register as many fingerprints as you want on the new iPhone 5s' Touch ID
1 week 6 days ago
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Melanie Pinola wrote Use DNS services to get around region-specific content locks, such as Netflix and NFL streaming Besides saving you money, they could also make websites run at top speed
2 weeks 3 days ago
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Take the hassle out of using different networks and printers with this simple setting
2 weeks 4 days ago
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Find more space in your home by knowing which appliance and electronics boxes to keep or toss
2 weeks 6 days ago
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Google's new free coding tool turns a Pi into a web server
3 weeks 2 days ago
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New photo editing tools, plus the already great photo management, make Google+ truly useful
3 weeks 3 days ago
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Melanie Pinola wrote Apple's fingerprint scanner for the iPhone: awesome innovation or just a gimmick? The new iPhone 5s comes with a magical Touch ID. Will it be any good?
3 weeks 5 days ago
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Melanie Pinola wrote Windows 7 has 6 times more security threats than Windows 8, according to Microsoft Microsoft's infographic points out a few reasons the company thinks you should move to Windows 8. Especially if you're using Windows XP.
3 weeks 6 days ago
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Melanie Pinola wrote Can the NSA force password management app developers (e.g., LastPass) to let them have your data? With all the PRISM and, now, decryption controversy, it's not paranoia to wonder this
4 weeks 2 days ago
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How many accounts have you signed up for that you no longer need?
4 weeks 3 days ago
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This tool helps you find the LinkedIn groups that are actually worth joining--ones with little spam and lots of engagement
4 weeks 4 days ago
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Use this preparation strategy to ace your onsite interview
4 weeks 5 days ago
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Four pieces of advice from Googler Matt Cutts
6 weeks 3 days ago
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Grab 1GB of extra free space on Dropbox just by connecting this sweet mail app
6 weeks 6 days ago
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Swearing will get you directly to customer service agents who are standing by
7 weeks 3 days ago
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Melanie Pinola wrote Infographic: How to keep your emails, browsing, and other Internet usage private Use these tools and services to keep your data safe from the prying eyes of Big Brother or others
7 weeks 6 days ago
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Melanie Pinola wrote Get started with Windows PowerShell with these quick reference guides from Microsoft The top PowerShell commands, tips, and tricks in free cheat sheets
8 weeks 2 days ago
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Turn that rat's nest of cables into something attractive.
8 weeks 4 days ago
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