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Tips for using Siri

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“I just bought the new iPhone 4S and loving Siri. Sometimes Siri doesn’t hear me correctly, any tips or tricks for using Siri more effectively?” If Siri doesn’t hear what you say exactly there are a few ways to correct it. Correct what Siri hears you say: From the Siri screen, tap the bubble of […]

How to view your iTunes app purchase history

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The latest update to iTunes (10.5) brings a cool new feature called “iTunes in the Cloud”. This handy feature allows you to view all your iTunes app purchases and re-download them to your computer or directly to your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. How to view your iTunes app history: 1. Make sure you have […]

How to disable Google Plus

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“How do I disable Google+ from my account?” Don’t like Google+ and just want it removed from your Google account? This will “downgrade” your Google+ account and all posts, circles and other content will be removed. You will still be able to use Gmail and other Google services like usual. How to remove Google Plus: […]

How do I change my Apple ID email

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“I got a new email address and now I would like to know how to change my Apple ID email address login.” Did you get a fancy new email address? Now you’ll need to update your Apple ID account. Your Apple ID allows you to sign into services like iTunes, Game Center and Apple online […]

Will people know that I’ve looked at their Facebook profile

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“Can people find out that I’ve looked at their Facebook content and profile?” Nope, view all the profiles you want and no one will ever know. Facebook does not have any kind of functionality that provides anyone to track who has been viewing their Facebook profiles. Facebook also does not allow any third party applications […]

How to invite someone to Google Plus

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The quickest way to invite someone to Google+ is by using the ‘Invite’ button: From the side of the stream, hit the ‘Invite friends’ Enter the email address(es) for those lucky people Click ‘Send email’ There are other ways to invite people to Google Plus but this is the quickest way to bring friends and […]

What is the best free antivirus for Windows 7

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“I just bought a laptop running Windows 7 now I want to keep it protected from viruses. What is the best free anti-virus program for Windows 7” If you’re looking for a good free antivirus protection look no further than Microsoft’s Security Essentials for Windows. It’s completely free, it’s from Microsoft, and its does a […]

Can you play PSP Go games on the PS Vita

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“I have bought a lot of games for my PSPGo, I just want to know if I can play them on the PS Vita?” This is a very hot topic and many PSP Go owners are concerned that when they upgrade to the PS Vita they will not be able to play their favorite games […]

How to start a Google Plus hangout

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“How do I start a Google+ (plus) hangout?” Why pay for expensive conferencing software when Google offers it for free with Google Plus Hangout. 1. Log into your Google+ account. 2. One the right side, locate the big green “Start a Hangout” button. 3. Now you should see the set-up screen with your video feed. […]

How to delete songs from your Google Music library

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“How do I delete songs from my Google Music library?” Removing songs from Google Music: Head over to your computer and log into your Google Music account On the right side of the song/album click on the triangle menu button Click on “Delete song/album” To delete multiple songs: Select a song, press and hold the […]