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Free Tech Tips: Mac Computer Keyboard Trick

Today we offer a great keyboard tip for Mac users.  A quicker page down and page up!   This is especially faster on portables and the new wireless iMac keyboard.  They require that you press “Function...

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Google Maps Now Available as Free App Download on iPhone

If you are as discouraged as us over the bad iPhone map program, there is good news for Chicago area iPhone users!  You’ll recall that Google Maps was kicked out of the App Store after iOS 6 debuted in...

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Tech Tip: Where to Find FREE Computers to Use in Chicago

Are you trying to find free computers to use in Chicago? Connect Chicago is a loose network of more than 250 places in the city where internet and computer access, digital skills training, and online...

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Tech Tips: Best FREE Apps to Download for your New iPhone or iPad in Chicago...

If you were lucky enough to get an iPhone or iPad for Christmas, then here is our list of great free apps for you to get for your new toy.   CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE iTUNES APP STORE [...]

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Free Friday Tech Tip: Making Font Bigger on iPhone

If you are having trouble reading small website fonts on your iPhone, all you need to do is go to settings->general->accessibility-> large text and then choose your font – there are many choices!

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Can it Be? Google Says Yes to a Tripling of Online Freebies

Google’s has announced that it will increase its FREE online storage offer, rising from 5GB to 15GB shared across Google+, Drive, and Gmail.     Google made the announcement just before Google I/O...

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Get the New Daft Punk Album for FREE

Award winning electronic music duo Daft Punk has given iTunes a full length stream of the group’s 74-minute “Random Access Memories” album for streaming earlier this week.9-to-5 Mac has discovered that...

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Free PopUp 3-D Printing Lab in Chicago

The Chicago Public Library is opening a Maker Lab next month. The creative space will offer free access to new technology and creative tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters and various...

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FREE Microsoft Tech Summer Camps in Chicago Area

Registration is now open  for Microsoft Store’s FREE 2013 Summer Camp for kids 8- 13, where technology meets creativity!  CLICK HERE for more info Click link here Pick a store location – in the Chicago...

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Visiting Travelers: Summary List of Free Wi-Fi in Chicago

Where to find free wi-fi wireless intenet in Chicago — TechLocator is a free wi-fi locator service to help Chicago residents and visitors find places that offer free or affordable wi-fi technology...

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Get a Free Computer in Chicago

Could you use a FREE computer in the Chicago area in 2013? Are you willing to put in a few hours in Chicago and get a free computer in return? (or willing to help others to recycle and save computers...

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FREE Chicago Social Media Boot Camp in August

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) will host a FREE Social Media Boot Camp throughout the month of August designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners...

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Free Zagat Mobile Food and Restaurant Review Apps

Chicago Foodies Rejoice!  Now you have access to all of the Zagat reviews!  Google on Monday overhauled the Zagat.com website and released new, free Zagat mobile apps for Android and iOS.   Until now,...

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Tech Tips: Lots of Free and Low-Cost Software for Back-to-School in Chicago

Are you looking for Lots of Free Software and Low-Cost Software for Back-to-School in the Chicago?  There are plenty of free and really low cost programs out there that your kids can use this school...

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Free Subscription to Website magazine

CLICK BELOW for a complimentary subscription to Website Magazine, filled with tips on search engine optimization, e-commerce modules, website design, website coding, website apps, etc. Until now, there...

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TECH TIP: Got a New Computer? Get Laplink PCmover Professional for FREE

This $59.95 utility greatly simplifies making the move to a new PC. The catch? You’ll have to wait on a rebate. W eknw there is a hassle of moving all your stuff from the old system to the new one. […]

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Tech Tip: Free 8Gb Flash Drive and Free Norton Internet Security

Newegg is offering Symantec’s Norton Internet Security 2013 (3-user) for free after a $50 mail-in rebate (PDF). But, wait, there’s more: You also get an 8GB Toshiba flash drive. (It’s automatically...

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Good Smartphone Deal: Walmart will credit you up to $300 for your old iPhone

Are you ready to get a new smartphone?  If so, check out this money saving deal  from Walmart.   Starting September 21, people who bring in their existing phone to a Walmart or Sam’s Club store can...

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Free App Helps Speed Up Your Mac Computer

If you are a member of the slow Mac club, think about cleaning up your Mac computer with a thorough cleaning to speed up your Mac, but for a quick boost to get you through the rest of the day, […]

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Get a Free iPhone 5c in exchange for your old model

As part of a trade-in promotion that kicks in Friday when the new iPhones (5c and 5s) become available and runs through Sunday, Best Buy wants to give you the 16GB 5c model for free, in exchange for...

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