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Online photo sites and Facebook albums have made it easier to share pictures and videos without having to upload and e-mail extremely large files. However, there are still instances where large image files, documents, PDFs, or other files need to be sent from one location to another. In many cases, e-mail servers dictate the maximum file size that can be sent or received, and large files often get caught in people’s spam folders or are otherwise never delivered. Dropbox is a free program that allows you to upload and share files with others using a mutual location on the Internet. You can use it as a web-based service, but it is most functional when you download the software to your hard drive. 1. Download the Dropbox software.  Visit dropbox.com to get started. Follow the instructions that apply to your computer’s operating system. Once the software is downloaded, Dropbox will automatically create a new folder on your computer. You can create folders within the main ...

You might be wondering why you need to backup your files. What is the importance of having backup files? Are they really necessary? You might find backing up files or documents a tiring job but it is wise to do just that. It is one of the essential parts of the computing if you spend long periods of time on a computer doing documentation or saving up very important files for your business or work. There have been too many stories about users who have lost all of their important files from their computer because of computer crashes, virus infection and mistakes on saving the files. Without back up files, those corrupted important files are virtually non-retrievable. Back up files are the duplicates or copies of your important files that are saved in a different location, external hard drive, flash disks or CDs. When you back up your files, you are storing them in a secure and safer location, away from damage and virus attacks and can be accessed anytime. In this manner, you ar...

The Internet has proven itself very useful for researching recipes, arranging last-minute dinner reservations, finding the lowest prices for purchases, and settling debates that take place in bars around the world. Beyond these useful applications, many Internet users find several hours unaccounted for as they get lost clicking from one blog to the next, playing games, and otherwise wasting time. Follow these steps to monitor your browsing habits at work or at home to get a better idea of where you are spending your time online. 1. Download the Gold Limiter program from goldlimiter.com . Once it has finished downloading, follow the on-screen instructions to install the program. When prompted, select the “Internet Monitor” option. 2. Run the Gold Limiter program. It should be accessible from your desktop or Start menu. Set up a password and security question if you wish to keep your browsing history private. 3. Decide when you would like to monitor your web usage....

Just about every laptop features a small webcam located at the top-center of the display bezel, and it’s also quite common to purchase add-on cameras for desktop machines. Built-in cameras have internal wiring to the motherboard, while external or add-on cameras generally connect via a USB port. In either case they are primarily used for video chatting or capturing an image of your immediate surroundings. There is another type of camera that connects to your network, the IP camera, which has different benefits than the USB models do. Just about every laptop features a small webcam located at the top-center of the display bezel, and it’s also quite common to purchase add-on cameras for desktop machines. Built-in cameras have internal wiring to the motherboard, while external or add-on cameras generally connect via a USB port. In either case they are primarily used for video chatting or capturing an image of your immediate surroundings. There is another type of camera that conne...