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Digit-Eyes: affordable barcode reading for All!

This is just a quick post to allow you to know that Digit-Eyes is now available for the iPhone. There is an introductary price of $29.99 through July 31st 2010. I do not know how much it will cost after … Continue reading

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iOS 4 Software Update via iTunes!

It’s now available! Just go to help, then to check for updates. Below is a very brief list of what’s new. This update contains over 100 new features, including the following: • Multitasking support for third-party apps* – Multitasking user … Continue reading

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Microsoft Fix It Center

Finally there is a way to fix computer problems quickly, and easily. Microsoft has free software that will scan your pc, and try to fix computer problems. This software will work for Windows XP, through Windows 7. If the diognostics … Continue reading

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Alt+Tab Tuner for Windows Vista/7

If you are running either Windows Vista, poor soul, or Windows 7, blessed fortunate soul, you will likely remember how Alt+Tab worked in Windows XP. In short, it was fast, and snappy. There were no 3d views and stacks of … Continue reading

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Siri: Your Personal Virtual Assistant (VPA)

This is very interesting technology currently being developed. I am certain that sooner or later, we will all be using some form of virtual assistant. The below info is taken from the Siri.com Web Site. About Siri Siri – Your … Continue reading

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PetVet, A Must Have App for the IPhone!

PetVet is a must have app for the iPhone. This app is designed for dogs and cats, and lists problems that each can have. It even covers things like what happens if your dog eats chocolate. You can also tap … Continue reading

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Preorder Windows 7!

Now that computer manufactures have been given Windows 7, I thought I’d remind everyone that it is possible to preorder Windows 7! Preordering will allow you to have the DVD in your hands on October 22 of this year. No … Continue reading

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Easy Protection with Microsoft Security Essentials

I just wanted to make a quick note about the new beta of Microsoft Security Essentials. I’ve only had it running for a short period of time. However, the program is very accessible to screen reading technology. The nice thing … Continue reading

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Fix Problems with One Click

Have you ever had a problem on your computer? Of course what a rhetorical question. Microsoft is trying to automate fixing common problems in Windows. When you visit the Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services web site. You will see a list … Continue reading

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WolfRam Alpha to be Released tonight!

This revolutionary new query technology will be released tonight at about 7:00 Eastern. This is three days ahead of schedule! In the mean time, have fun checking out the demo here! Tweet This Post Facebook

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Windows 7 Troubleshooters

Windows 7 now has a new section within the control panel. This section is called “Troubleshooting”. The great thing about this is that it really does what it sounds like. Helps you troubleshoot common problems on the computer, without needing … Continue reading

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Windows 7 and volume Control

In Windows XP, the volume control mute buttons were simple check boxes. Checked indicated that a sound source was muted. Windows Vista’s mute buttons had a graphical component that made it difficult to check to see if something was muted. … Continue reading

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Windows 7: Thoughts from a blind Access Technology Early Adopter

Hello everyone. I just wanted to let everyone know that I plan to do a few posts on Windows 7. Before I do, I’d like to know what you would like to know about? Gaming, application accessibility, ease of use, … Continue reading

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Get Windows 7 Beta Sounds Early!

For those of you eagerly awaiting the release of Windows 7, or for anyone who likes to liven up their existing Windows experience, you will be happy to hear of Windows 7 sounds! These sounds appear to be taken from … Continue reading

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Visit the Microsoft Store

I just wanted to let everyone know that Microsoft has just launched their own store. It’s called the Microsoft Store!   I never would have guessed. Anyway, the really nice thing about the store is that you can buy Office, … Continue reading

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Feature List For System Access 3.0!

I’ve been given the go ahead to post the what’s new info for System Access 3.0! This was taken from one of the forums within the SA Mobile network. Enjoy! System Access 3.0 Feature List I. Support For 64 Bit … Continue reading

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Live Mesh: What is it?

I wanted to write briefly about a technology that Microsoft is currently beta testing called Live Mesh, or just Mesh for short. What is it you ask? Well, picture the ultimate synchronization tool that once implemented, you can forget about … Continue reading

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The Net bible Revisited!

It is to my great satisfaction that I report my findings about the Net Bible. I can only conclude that my version was corrupted some way. At any rate, my issue with Colossians 3 has been resolved. It seems that … Continue reading

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Freedom Scientific introduces Remote Support Options for Jaws

Freedom Scientific just spilled the beans on the big secret they alluded to in the August FSCast. It is called Jaws Tandem. The big news is that Jaws users can now help friends or co-workers with computer problems by connecting … Continue reading

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Discussion of What’s New in Jaws 10.0!

Discussion of what’s new in Jaws 10.0!   I wanted to provide a discussion of what I thought of the new features introduced into Jaws 10.0. If you want to get this all right from the horse’s mouth, just go … Continue reading

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Rip DVDs to Audio

Have you ever wondered about ripping DVDs streight to audio as you can with regular CDs? In my latest tutorial, I walk you through the entire ripping process, from downloading, installing, setting it up, and finally ripping right to audio! … Continue reading

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What do you do when your competition just may have a superior product?

Some companies try to actually compete for business and market share! May the best product for the customer win! What an innovative idea? Unfortunately, for all of us, some companies have a history of suing the competition. I guess the … Continue reading

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Update On Net Bible First Edition

Yesterday I blogged about the Net Bible’s missing scriptures. Today I tried to contact bible.org to ask about the missing verses. Regrettably, the form required the dreaded capcha to be filled out before it would submit it. As I said … Continue reading

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Welcome to the WebFriendlyHelp.com blog!

Well this is exciting for me. I have never had a blog, you should expect to get tech thoughts, tips, tricks and so on for sure, but you may get a few non-tech related musings here and there. The blog … Continue reading

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