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From HP to the iPad: The History of Computers [Infographic]

Amazing. The folks over at Techking have created this awesome infographic on the Comprehensive History of Computers.
From Hewlett Packard in 1939 to the iPad in 2010.
We’ve come a long way. Baby.
Check it out!

Change the default application for a file type in the Get Info window.

Set the Default Application for filetypes

Want to change the default application for a particular filetype so you can double-click the file’s icon to open documents in Pages instead of MS Word? Or open .html files in Dreamweaver for easy editing? Try this easy tip to…

Who sings that? Now you can always know with SHAZAM!

Who sings that? Now you can always know with SHAZAM!

So I’m at a restaurant (or an airport, elevator, car, waiting room…you get the point) and a song comes on in the background, one of many to the ‘soundtrack’ of my life. I love the beat..the lyrics are great, but…

Leave Your Rewards Cards at Home: Use Your iPhone!

Leave Your Rewards Cards at Home: Use Your iPhone!

Okay, tell me this has never happened to you. You go to the store and someone asks, “Do you have ______ Rewards Card?”. Your answer probably is: A.) Nope, I left it at home; B.) Nope, I…

How to Lock and Password Protect a Folder on Your Mac

How to Lock and Password Protect a Folder on Your Mac

Do you use a shared computer, maybe your Mac at home that you use for personal and community work but that your significant other or little ones use for games, news, etc? It’s easy to protect certain…

Add Music Files To iTunes From Your Computer

Add Music Files To iTunes From Your Computer

So maybe you’ve downloaded some songs from Amazon or somebody has sent you a song or a podcast. You know how to get music from your CDs into iTunes, but what about these? It’s as simple as…

How to Add BCC to my Email on my Mac

How to Add BCC to my Email on my Mac

Someone asked how to add BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) to their Mac using the Apple Mail client. This is easy.
Just go to your email and compose a new message. You will see it has a “To” line, and a…

The Correct Way to Clean Your Flat Screen (LCD) Monitor

The Correct Way to Clean Your Flat Screen (LCD) Monitor

Computer equipment will last a heck of a lot longer if you take care of your components the correct way, not just using whatever is handy and/or available. Follow these quick tips and you and your monitor…

There IS a Caps Lock on Your iPhone – Just Don’t Go Crazy With It…

There IS a Caps Lock on Your iPhone – Just Don’t Go Crazy With It…

Yes, we realize CAPS LOCK sounds like you are yelling at someone. But sometimes you need Caps Lock enabled for many things. The iPhone does have a caps lock mode built in, but it’s disabled by default.…

How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPhone or iPod Touch

How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPhone or iPod Touch

In yesterday’s TechByte, someone asked how I took the screenshot on my iPhone for the post. It’s actually very easy. To capture the screen image or take a screenshot using iPhone 2.0, iPhone 3G(s), and iPod Touch…

Who’s Coming to Boot Camp Southeast Mass? Tickets on Sale Now!

Who’s Coming to Boot Camp Southeast Mass? Tickets on Sale Now!

POSTPONED – will have new date soon!
Who’s coming to Boot Camp Southeast Mass 2010?
Registration is now open for Boot Camp on May 22nd at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, from 8am-6pm.
If you…

Friends don’t let friends use IE6…

Friends don’t let friends use IE6…


Are you using Internet Explorer 6 as a Browser for your Internet searches?
Then repeat after me:
I (state your name) have a problem. I need help. I am powerless to this faulty browser and need an intervention…