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Be good to Mother Nature and buy Back America! 2009 04
Going Green, is the trendy thing do to. Governments as well as private sources provides end-less amount of information on how to become "green". Sorting through all these information and figure out what you can do can be daughting; however, here are some "simpler is better" guidelines. Read More
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Speed Up your computer! 2009 03
If you have a Microsoft Windows PC, you probably have noticed your computer takes longer and longer to start up. What is the cause of this slowness? Over the years you probably have install numerous software onto your PC. Read More
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Conservation 2009 02
Conservation of food, water, gas, and electricity is no longer a "feel good" option; it has become a NEED to do. Numerous statistics and scientific analysis indicates our rate of consumption is not sustainable in this world of growing population. Read More
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Election in the US - 2008-11
This month, we are going to deviate from More Time for Fun's mission and share our views on the election process. 2008, Americans have to select a new President. I have never voted, in protest of the election process. Let me explain. As a naturalized citizen, I love America for its wisdom, generosity, can-do attitude, and many other virtues. However, these unique characteristics that made America great, has disappeared in recent decades and it's disheartening. America needs a better way to elect its leaders that reflect its citizen's desires and addresses their needs. Read More
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Tune Up your PC – Part 2 2008-10
In May 2007 we shared some tips on how to tune up your Windows XP pc. If you are like us, you probably noticed it's a losing battle trying to keep your system clean and running efficiently. The three major causes of PCs running slow can be attributed to Spyware / virus, unnecessary programs running in the background, and fragmented disk drives. Read More
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More Time For Fun Tips 2008-09
This month, we share 3 tips so you can have more time and more money for fun. How to maximize your BlackBerry and iPhone's potential, use window fans instead of Air Conditioner, and how to keep your important electronic files safe at a remote location. Read More
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Organize Your life with a Dashboard 2008-05
Dashboards have been adapted by business managers as the central information center. Executives use them for "at a glace" status updates or the jump off point for additional information. The usefulness of a dashboard can be extended to our home to help us get organized. Read More
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Be Green and Save Green 2008-04
Climate change has gotten a lot more attention. In recent news, the Southern Baptist leaders has called upon its followers to take a more proactive role in protecting the environment. The 2008 Presidential candidates have debated and clashed on what to do about the environment. Read More
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Space Exploration and MTFF 2008-03
Thursday February 7th, 2008, Space Shuttle Atlantis launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. STS-122's mission is to deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus Research Laboratory module to the International Space Station. Read More
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More Time for Fun-Cyber Bullying 2007-12
Cyber Bullying, how to deal with it. Have you heard of cyber bullying? It's the use of Internet or Cell Phones to send hurtful messages or post information that damage people's reputation. These acts are common among teens as well as adults. How serious is it? Read More
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Convenient USB key/ USB drives 2007-10
You have seen them, about the size of a lip balm, usually on someone's key chain. These are the current generation "floppy disks" of 15 years ago. People use them to carry digital pictures, music, video, files to share with co-workers, family and friends. Read More
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Rain Barrel 2007-09
Popular press has highlighted the global warming concerns voiced by scientists. Weather you believe there is global warming or not, we should always conserve natural resources. The most precious natural resource is water. Read More
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Which Computer Should I buy? 2007-08
As the summer comes to a close, a lot of us are thinking about a new computer for the school year for the kids. There is no one right answer to the "What computer should I buy?" question. It all depends on what you are going to use the computer for Read More
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Automate Files Backup with DOS Batch Script 2007-06
We have suggested using Windows XP's build-in backup tool to backup your files. In the past few months, we have received more dissatisfied comments than favorable notes. Mostly, readers complained about the complexity of setting up the backup jobs and the file restoring process. Most desired a simple, automated file copying process. Read More
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More Time for Fun 2007-06
Last month, we talked about how to enjoy your favorite pass time and pass on your experience. The most frequent comment was "I don't have time" to enjoy their activities. Be it family commitment or work load, most of our lives are filled with other things to do. So how do you get more time to enjoy your favorite activities? Read More
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Do Hybrid Cars really save you money? 2007-05
Last moth, we shared our tips on how to be green and save green. One of our recommendations was to consider a hybrid vehicle for your next car. A few of our skeptical readers ask the questions "do hybrid cars really save money?" and "are they truly good for the environment?" Read More
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Sports (GOLF) the MTFF Way 2007-05
Of all the outdoor sports, golf is both a relaxing and a frustrating game. Most of us don't have the talent, nor have the time to practice that allows us to enjoy the game as much as we would like. The time we do have, we want to spend playing rather than practicing. Unfortunately the lack of talent and practice, as Mark Twain stated, often results in a good walk spoiled. Read More
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Tune Up your PC 2007-05
Making some adjustments and utilize the build-in tools in Windows XP, you can tune up your pc. Follow these simple maintenance tasks periodically your pc will perform like a well oiled machine. Read More
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Earthday, Sunday April 22, 2007 2007-04
Spring is in the air and its time to enjoy the out doors. Whether you believe there is a global warming trend or not http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming_controversy , being green can save you money- money you can use for fun.
We have created our own top 10 actions you can take immediately that don't cost money. READ MORE
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Thinking about replacing your old PC? 2007-04
Learn how to dispose of our hi-tech gears securely at the same time, protect the environment. Read More
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Use Electronic Calendars 2007-03
Calendar, without it, our lives would be chaotic. Years ago we use paper calendar, these days, we can use electronic calendar software to organize our lives and save us time. In the office, Microsoft's Outlook is the most popular email and calendar software. At home, we tend to use the free Outlook Express for email, which does not have a Calendar feature. Read More
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Back Up your Computer Files! Part Three 2007-03
We talked about using Windows XP's build-in scheduler to automatically backup our files. A few of our readers has tried our suggestions, some are successful while others have encountered the "can not execute command" error message in the scheduler. The most likely cause of the error is the Log In ID (Run As) you used does not have permission to backup the files. To get around this problem, you can create a BACKUP account; give it permission to backup every file on the computer. Read More
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Back Up Your Computer Files - Part Two 2007-02
Automate the file back up process. Read More
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Back Up Your Computer Files! 2007-01
Most of us realize we need to keep a backup of our computer files, AFTER it's too late. Following a few simple steps, we can ensure our files are safely backed up. Read More
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