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Excellent Tricks with Google Labs

Excellent Tricks with Google Labs

Google Labs is the search giant’s “playground” for experimental apps, these are Google projects that are ready for testing but have not quite reached perfection. Google Labs relies on user feedback to enhance these products before releasing the final version. Although these apps are in their beta stages, some are actually quite creative and useful.

Tips for Browsing Smarter and Faster

Tips for Browsing Smarter and Faster

Slow browsing and pages that take forever to load are some of the main reasons that people call online technical support. When a computer shows signs of slow browsing the immediate step is to optimize the browser, some go as far as sprucing up the computer by adding accelerators, memory and other what not. However, there are other ways to speed up a browsing experience without going to extreme measures. There are a few tips to browse smarter and faster, what’s important is finding the solution that works for you.

Got High-tech Problems? We Got Low-tech Solutions

Got High-tech Problems? We Got Low-tech Solutions

High-tech gadgets like smartphones, laptops, tablets and even CD’s cost a lot of money. For this reason we sometimes feel lost if they get lost or damaged, either by accidents or the usual wear and tear. Sometimes these problems are not covered by warranty or could be something that tech support simply does not cover. Do not lose hope little techie, there are low-tech remedies to your high-tech problems, some can even be found right in your home. We, at MyTechTeam, whipped out our inner MacGyver to bring you quick and easy fixes for your damaged tech candies.

Tips To Avoid Facebook Scams and Spam

Tips To Avoid Facebook Scams and Spam

Facebook is by design a prime target for spammers and online scammers. Being the largest social network in the world makes it the best place for cybercriminals to target as much people as possible. Facebook scams often come with viruses; some come with snooping agents that can attack your computer or online profiles. Getting rid of these malware, although not impossible can be a real headache. This does not mean to say that people should be giving up their online social life. It simply means that while users enjoy liking, tagging and poking each other, caution should still be the order of the day. Here are a few easy enough tips to follow to avoid being scammed, spammed or hacked in your favorite social network.

Firefox Tips and Tricks

Firefox Tips and Tricks

Mozilla Firefox is the top ranking browser today and has been in the previous years, for good reason. Apart from being one of the original free browsers, Firefox is an open-source browser, highly customizable with about a few hundred of downloadable add-ons. This web browser is known for its speed, clean interface and easy navigation. To get more out of your browsing experience, here are a few Firefox tips and tricks that you may find useful.

How to Delete PC Files Permanently

How to Delete PC Files Permanently

When it comes to deleting computer files, the common misconception is that it is gone after one deletes it and empties the recycle bin. Although this action erases the file from the directory, it is not completely gone. Deleting the file only removes the way you access it, removing its reference from the Master File Table where all files are mapped. However, the actual data is still hidden in your hard drive and can be recovered. This advantage can easily become a problem if you are trying to delete locked, undeletable, sensitive files or if someone gets a hold of your computer and tries to recover sensitive information that you wanted to erase. Here are a few tips on how to delete computer files permanently.

Twitter Break-Up: Find Out Who Unfollowed You

Twitter Break-Up: Find Out Who Unfollowed You

Being unfollowed on Twitter is probably one of the most disheartening things to happen especially when you are trying to build an online network or use Twitter for business. A Twitter break-up is like receiving a Dear John letter from an anonymous source. There are many reasons why people could unfollow you, it could be a tweet or lack thereof, spam messages that you may have sent or simply a change of interest. While we can not help you deal with the loss, we have come up with resources to help you know why. Figuring out why people do not want to follow you anymore can be a valuable tool that can help you in the microblogging arena. Here are some resources that can help you without having to comb through your Followers list.