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[14 Feb 2013 | Comments Off | ]

This YouTube Video shows how you can bypass the iPhone lock screen to make calls and list contacts. You can even browse photos if you attempt to add a photo to a contact.
While you can’t run any apps or do anything other than work with contacts or make phone calls, the facts is that anyone who watches this video can unlock a part of your iPhone without knowing your passcode.
I’m sure Apple will have a fix soon but until then, don’t let that phone go to the wrong hands!
 

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[13 Dec 2012 | Comments Off | ]

Every year, I add a blinking Christmas Tree and “Merry Christmas!” to my email signature.  Consider it my way of sharing the joy of the Christmas spirit.  This year I decided to make that tree available to you and anyone who wants to use it.  It’s my gift to you.  Insert it into your email client and customize your own signature and help spread the Joy of the Christmas Spirit too!
Here’s the tree:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And here’s the URL to the tree: http://yourcomputerminute.com/images/christmasTree.gif
And for Gmail users, here’s the instructions on how to customize your …

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[10 Aug 2012 | Comments Off | ]

Very interesting development here from GM: GM touts revolutionary battery breakthrough.
A new generation of batteries might give electric cars a 200 mile range.

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[30 Jul 2012 | Comments Off | ]

If you’re considering getting a new phone, hold on for just a little bit more until after the iPhone 5 gets released.
Apple is planning to debut the new iPhone at a special event on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, with the release date to follow 9 days later on Friday, September 21.
via Apple iPhone 5 and iPad mini event planned for September 12, iPhone 5 release date for September 21 | iMore.com.

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[10 Jul 2012 | Comments Off | ]

There were a bunch of Microsoft-related security updates today Tuesday July 10, 2012. Make sure you get them. Go to Start, All Programs, Windows Updates.