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[8 Nov 2010 | One Comment | ]

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Technorati.com is a popular blog search engine. It can be extremely effective because searches are focuses primarily on the blogosphere.
It is a good tool for avid blog readers and those with blogs. Readers can have a one stop search to find articles on their favorite topics. Technorati, which reach over 100 million users monthly, is useful for bloggers because it adds an additional reasource and opportuntiy for your blog to be found.
TweakYourLife recently signed up with Technorati and thought it would be fitting to write this …

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[6 Nov 2010 | No Comment | ]
9 Cheap Ways To Stay Warm In Your Home & Lower Energy Bill

No one likes being cold. At least I don’t! As winter arrives those on strict budgets become anxious when dealing with staying warm in their home. If this is you, then you are hesitant to turn on the heat or leave it on for a long time because you do not want your heat or gas bill to skyrocket. You are in an even worst position if you have trouble operating, completing tasks, and being productive when your body is cold (*cough*, stops typing and raises hand).
I thought that it …

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[2 Nov 2010 | No Comment | ]
Monitor the 2010 Midterm Elections through Twitter & iPhone

As we know, Twitter has become a prime tool for accessing information and data. It is a preferred way to gain info sometimes instantly. Many turn to twitter to get reliable news, data, and to see public opinion.
This is no different for the 2010 Midterm Elections. Today, November 2nd 2010 the elections are being held for choice of power in the federal officies. If you would like to follow the different parties and stay up to date with how they are faring, Twitter accounts have been setup for each …

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[31 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]
Bad Posture? How an Android, iPhone, or Smartphone Can Help Eliminate & Fix Backpain

This is a great article for all you tech junkies (or everyday people) out there that have a bad case of lower back. I am going to show you how you can use you Android device (or another smartphone) to rid yourself of lower back pain.
Back pain is typically caused by weak back muscles and poor posture! Plain and simple. Ever since my teenage years, my posture has been terrible. Especially in high school when I would always slouch. At the time I never understood the affects it would have …

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[26 Oct 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
Secrets to Success For Anyone & Everyone… by the Hip Hop Preacher

If you are one that likes to watch inspirational or motivational videos (especially for success), this video is a much watch. The clip is of the “Hip Hop Preacher” Eric Thomas and his Secrets to Success.
Eric Thomas uses an aggressive no BS no sympathy approach that can show others a new way to view life and going about your dreams. Here he is speaking to the students of Michigan State University.
I first saw this video on my facebook newsfeed. At first a friend of mine had posted it. By the …

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[16 Oct 2010 | 4 Comments | ]
Be More Productive – Open Programs, Folders, Files Faster Using Launchy

Launch is a smart search program that is a great Windows Start Menu alternative. It efficiently allows you to search & open for Programs, files, folders, and websites on your PC.
Once installed press Hot Keys (by default) Alt + Space and a small search widget will appear allowing you to search throughout your computer. With Launchy you are able to search for any program on your computer. Search for Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Windows utilities such as Control Panel. You can even type in web addresses into …

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[11 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]
Lock Windows & Applications on Top So They Are Always Available

With all the tasks that I use my computer for I usually get overwhelmed by all the opened windows. I am usually on my PC multitasking. For this reason it is frustrating when I am trying to open a needed window and can’t find it quickly. This really happens a lot when you have 6 or more windows open. Sometimes you need certain windows, files, or programs to just always be visible, no matter what the task. This is when you need DeskPins.
DeskPins is a free program that allows selected …

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[11 Oct 2010 | 4 Comments | ]
Fold Your T-Shirt in 2 Seconds

When doing laundry or packing, I always have to mentally prepare myself before for the task. I usually save folding my shirts for last because I hate the time it takes. There are a few techniques that you can find online about How To Folder Your T-Shirts. Well out of all of them I have found a favorite. This article will explain a technique to fold your shirt in about 2-3 seconds.
While I cannot be sure because I did not find any confirmation or references, I have heard …

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[10 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]
Clean & Speed Up Your PC With CCleaner

At some point anyone that uses there computer more than once a month has opened a program and it has taken a few seconds more (sometimes a minute) to load than it should. When this occurs day after day you start to wonder if there are any ways to speed your up your PC. There are some solutions. One of my favorites is using CCleaner.
Many intermediate to hardcore computer lovers may already know about CCleaner (also known as Crap Ceaner) and many other ultilities to help clean …

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[4 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]
Hide Important Documents, Posessions, and Cash in Plain Site

Ever tried to think of clever hiding places to keep things away from your roommates?  Leading a double life and need to keep important documents away from your spouse (…lol we do not encourage this).  Well YiTing Cheng has figured out multiple ways to hide your most important possessions in plane site.  It actually is quite amazing.  Some of my college buddies would have found this useful.
As you will see in the screenshots and video wallets & laptops are hidden in a shelf, while passwords are secretly written on a …