Recover Text from Corrupt MS Office Files

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How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Files

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Convert Audio Files the Easy Way

Convert Audio Files the Easy Way: "If you have an MP3 player that is picky about the type of audio files it will play, many of your older music files and audio files downloaded from the Web will need to be converted to a compatible format. Several desktop applications can convert these files, but usually one at a time, which wastes more time than most of us want to invest."

Geek Deals: Laptops, Media Gear, and Free Apps Galore - How-To Geek

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3 Free Places to Store Files in the Cloud

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How to Setup and Use Dropbox

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How to Find Thousands of Free Ebooks Online - How-To Geek

How to Find Thousands of Free Ebooks Online - How-To Geek: "You’ve got an ebook reader (or a laptop or netbook with ebook reading software) now you just need some free books to put it to good use. Read on as we show you the best places to score free books online."

The Top 30 Free Google Android Apps 2010 - Free Google Android Apps 1-10 - The Top 100 Free Apps for Your Phone 2010 | PCMag.com

The Top 30 Free Google Android Apps 2010
- Free Google Android Apps 1-10 - The Top 100 Free Apps for Your Phone 2010 | PCMag.com

Watch TV shows, HBO, and sports online for free

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Watch TV and Movies with Free Boxee Software

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