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5 Great and Free FTP Clients

Posted on 22. Sep, 2009 by JP.Thompson.

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800px-Cray_2_Arts_et_Metiers_dsc03940Sometimes you need to get a bunch of files from here to there, and the only thing the server supports is FTP (file transfer protocol.) Don’t despair, because here is a post that will introduce you to 5 free and highly capable FTP clients.

The FTP programs I picked are varied in specific capabilities, but most support secure connections and multi-threaded file transfers.  Cyberduck is Mac specific, FileZilla and FireFTP are cross-platform (Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X), and GoFTP and CoreFTP are for Windows only.

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How To Install a Video Card in Your Computer

Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 by JP.Thompson.

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One of the easier things you can do to make your PC run games, graphics editors, and movies better is to upgrade your video card.  PCs with Windows Vista and the upcoming Windows 7 should have beefier video cards in order to support the Aero interface.

Deciding what type of video card to purchase and install can be a daunting proposition, so let’s see if this article can help make upgrading your video card a smooth little project.

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4 Hard Disk Utilities You Should Have to Pay For

Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by JP.Thompson.

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Sometimes you to run into the case when you need a utility or two to keep your PC in tip-top shape.  Well, I ran into the case of needing four different utilities for fixing up my hard drive and for various reasons.

These utilities work so well that I’m surprised the authors and companies aren’t charging people for them!  Here are four great utilities for cleaning up, defragging, unlocking, and backing up your hard disk drive.

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How to Install RAM in your PC

Posted on 26. May, 2009 by JP.Thompson.

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One of the easier things you can do to make your PC run better is to upgrade its RAM (memory).   Windows XP runs better with at least 1 gigabyte of RAM, while PCs with Windows Vista (and the upcoming Windows 7) should have at least 2 gigabytes.

This article will guide you through the process of upgrading the RAM in your PC.

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How To Find the Best Gadget Deals Online

Posted on 18. May, 2009 by JP.Thompson.

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gadgetsYour task: Find a new, shiny gadget for your gadget loving friend. But where do you start? Should you go to your local Best Buy and wander around aimlessly?  Should you call your techie friend and ask for advice?

None of the above.  This article will show you where to start and help you locate a super sweet deal for your friend. The recommended steps for finding the best gadget deal is to visit price comparison sites, check popular gadget blogs for gadget reviews and deals, and then visit a retailer to check for current pricing, availability and reviews.

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How To Create a Kid’s Account on Windows Vista

Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by JP.Thompson.

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I recently delved into the mysteries of user accounts and parental controls in order to let my 5-year-old daughter use our family PC. She has a few games she likes to play, and she likes to visit several web sites for kids.

I wanted her to have a secure browser and desktop experience, and to leave the PC intact after she used it. So it was time for me to investigate Windows Vista’s User Accounts and Parental Controls. Here are the steps I took to setup a new User Account for my daughter, and how I secured it using Parental Controls.

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