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How to Fix Slow Printing of PDF Files
Posted by: | CommentsBy Glenn Lamb (Contributed)
I experienced a major problem with my HP Officejet Pro 8500 printer. When printing PDF files there was a long delay before the file would print. This is not acceptable for a top of the line inkjet printer.
I called HP tech support three times and was given several things to try with no improvement. A search of the internet showed that this is a common problem.
Windows 7 Family Pack Returns
Posted by: | CommentsStarting October 3 in the U.S., Windows 7 Family Pack will be available for purchase at participating retailers and online at the Microsoft Store. Purchasing the Windows 7 Family Pack gives you three upgrade licenses of Windows 7 Home Premium for the low price of $149.99. To take advantage of Family Pack, you’ll need a PC running a genuine copy of either Windows Vista or Windows XP that is capable of running Windows 7. The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor can tell you which features and editions of Windows 7 will run on your computer(s).
For those of you who don’t live in the U.S., Family Pack may be coming your way too. It goes on sale in Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia and many other markets on or after Oct. 22 (Windows 7’s 1 year anniversary!)
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Tip: The Right-Click Trick
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Well, it is not really a ‘trick’, but I am always amazed when I show the right-click mouse option to some and they never knew it existed.
What is the right-click and what can it do?
Well, it depends on what program you are currently in or where you are in Windows itself.
For example, right-click a blank area of your desktop and this is what you will likely see:
Why You Should Build a Music Server
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By Michael Lihl
Are you an avid collector of music?
Imagine accessing your entire music collection using a single remote control, or browse album covers without getting up from your chair. No more disc flipping. Look up your favorite tracks within seconds or create play lists across your entire music collection. Your precious discs reside in a safe place to prevent them from getting scratched.
All of this and even more is possible with a digital music server. Virtually any modern computer (PC or Mac) plus cheap hard-disk storage is powerful enough to act as a music server that can handle thousands of discs in loss-less uncompressed quality.
Build a reference digital audio transport that can compete with players at any price!
More Benefits of Digital Music Servers
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), sales of physical discs have been constantly declining in the past 5 years as consumers are flocking to downloadable MP3 files. There is evidence to suggest the CD era is drawing to a close although physical discs and vinyl will certainly coexist with computerised systems for some time.
Here’s what you will be able to achieve by setting up a music server:
How to Setup Printer Sharing on Windows 7 For Use on Windows XP
Posted by: | CommentsBy Erik Mjelde
Printer sharing on Windows 7 is necessary if you have a USB printer or parallel (LPT) printer. Newer printers may have Wi-Fi or a LAN connection for sharing with multiple computers. By setting up printer sharing, you are enabling other networked computers to connect and print.
Let’s start with setting up Windows 7 for printer sharing.
