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Preparing for the Cisco Certification Exam

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                         Preparing for the Cisco Certification Exam Your hard work and dedication has finally paid off. You’ve been studying and preparing for your Cisco certification exam, and you’re ready to take it! Before you do, however, there are a few things you should know to make sure that your investment in time and money will result in the results you want. Get Educated Getting Cisco certified is a great way to develop new skills, earn certification credit from your employer and prove you know how to do your job well. In some cases, getting Cisco certified can lead to a promotion or better compensation package. But it’s not easy. Earning a Cisco certification requires time, effort and study. It will cost you in terms of both time and money. To get started, first figure out which category of certification is right for you: CCNA or CCNP? If it’s networking, you probably want CCNA (short for Cisco Certified Network...

7 Easy Steps to Install Windows 7

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                                                                          7 Easy Steps to Install Windows 7 If you’re looking to install Windows 7 onto your PC, then it’s important to follow the directions closely to ensure that your computer doesn’t suffer any damage along the way. Follow these seven steps, and you’ll be up and running in no time! 1) Microsoft offers free downloads Have you always wanted to try Microsoft Office, but couldn’t justify paying for it? You can get it now without charge. Microsoft offers several versions of its popular productivity software on its website. If you are using another operating system, such as Linux or Apple's OS X, visit your program's website for downloads and installation instructions. Many programs allow older versions of their software to be downloaded f...

10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Windows 8

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 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Windows 8 You’ve decided to upgrade to Windows 8, but now you have no idea how to get the most out of it. Let’s walk through 10 ways to get the most out of Windows 8 so that you can make the switch as seamlessly as possible. First, though, we should probably talk about why you should even upgrade at all... 1) Enable Peek and Aero Snap Peek (also known as Aero Peek) is a Windows 8 feature that allows you to quickly glance at an app while minimizing all others. To use Peek, move your mouse pointer over an open app; it will light up and show you a peek of what’s going on within. This is similar to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion’s Mission Control feature. 2) Learn Your Way Around Windows Despite what you may think, Windows 8 isn’t as hard to use as it looks. The key is knowing where things are and how they work. So before you install Windows on your computer, take a little time to learn your way around it. With just a few minutes of prep work, you can have an operat...

The 10 Easy Steps to Install Windows 10

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 The 10 Easy Steps to Install Windows 10 How to install Windows 10? Just follow these 10 easy steps and you’ll be good to go! If you are looking for step-by-step instructions with screenshots, visit our how to install Windows 10 tutorial page. These ten steps will help you prepare your computer and download Windows 10 before the official release date of July 29th, 2015. If you want to be one of the first people in the world to get their hands on Windows 10, read on! 1) Create A Recovery Drive In addition to your regular backups, you might want to create a recovery drive. Doing so is simple: just insert a flash drive and then follow these steps: Open Control Panel > Backup And Restore (Windows 7) or File History (Windows 8). If you're using Windows 8, click System Protection on the left, then click Create. In both cases you'll be asked how much space you want to dedicate; select at least 8GB, which should provide ample space for creating multiple recovery points. You'll a...

Step by Step Guide to Install Windows 11

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 Step by Step Guide to Install Windows 11 You’ve made the decision to install Windows 11 in your computer, but you’re not sure where to start. This step by step guide will walk you through the installation process and answer all of your questions about what you need to know to install this new version of Windows into your system. You will be able to set up the environment and understand how to get started with the installation process on the first try by following this guide. Let’s take a look at some basic questions Do you already have a licensed copy of Windows 7, 8 or 10? If so, do you want to upgrade it with a free version of Microsoft’s latest operating system or do you want to wipe your computer and start over again from scratch? Remember that every time you format a computer, you also lose everything on it. So if your new PC is brimming with sensitive data—don’t go with an in-place upgrade. If your PC doesn’t come equipped with an SSD (solid state drive), then we would highl...

How to Set Up a Gmail Account

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 How to Set Up a Gmail Account How do you set up a Gmail account? If you’re unfamiliar with Google’s free email service, this article will guide you through the process of creating and verifying your Gmail account. You’ll also learn how to get started using Gmail to its fullest potential, from adding multiple accounts to enjoying convenient keyboard shortcuts and other time-saving features. Finally, you’ll learn how to access your email when you don’t have an Internet connection or when you’re on the go—from any computer with a Web browser! Create Gmail Address You can set up multiple addresses in your Gmail account, which means you can now finally have gmail address book free from all those spam emails. With gmail address book free from spam messages, you can relax and focus on your work instead of worrying about incoming junk mails and other malicious emails. While setting up new email address in your existing gmail account, don’t forget to add an additional email alias. It is ve...

How to Create an Amazon Affiliate Account in 3 Simple Steps

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 How to Create an Amazon Affiliate Account in 3 Simple Steps Amazon is one of the largest, most popular online retailers in the world. It has millions of products and millions of shoppers who spend billions of dollars on those products each year. As an Amazon affiliate, you can earn commissions by driving traffic to Amazon through your website or social media channels. While signing up as an affiliate might sound complicated, it’s actually incredibly easy in three simple steps. Let’s take a look at how to create an Amazon affiliate account in just three simple steps. Step 1 Sign Up for an Amazon Associate Account : Signing up for an associate account on Amazon is easy. All you need is a valid credit card, a W-9 form, and a business address. If you do not have these things, then apply for your account as a individual rather than as a business. Either way, all you really need is your U.S.-based bank account information—you can always change your tax classification after setting up yo...