More Interesting Internet Finds – WE May 10, 2013

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Introduction

In the course of going through the more than 200 news feeds, I often run across things that I think might be of interest to other user group members.

I have published Interesting Internet Finds monthly in the Boca Raton Computer Society’s Boca Bits monthly newsletter, and share them through the APCUG PUSH program with other computer/technology user group newsletter editors, for some time now.

Each month, I have many more than I can use, so have decided to start publishing some of those that were not used here.

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Finds

How to tell if your email, computer, or Facebook has been hacked
http://askleo.com/how-to-tell-if-your-email-computer-or-facebook-has-been-hacked/
This one is self-explanatory.

Why Won’t Windows Play My DVD Or Blu-ray Disc?
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/why-wont-windows-play-my-dvd-or-blu-ray-disc
I use VLC myself and have yet to find something that will not play, with the exception of encrypted Blu-Ray discs.

What Should I Do With My Old Windows XP Laptop?
http://lifehacker.com/what-should-i-do-with-my-old-windows-xp-laptop-493108508
I know there a lot of people still using XP. If you are one of them, and are wondering what to do with the laptop, or desktop even, you should check this post out.

Three essential security add-ons for Firefox, Chrome, and IE
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57583082-285/three-essential-security-add-ons-for-firefox-chrome-and-ie/
If you are not using any of these you should read this post.

Picasa Tip: Pick Text Color from Picture
http://picasageeks.com/2013/05/picasa-tip-pick-text-color-from-picture-2/
This comes from Chris Guld of Geeks on Tour. I get weekly Picasa tips and their free newsletter. This just might work with other photo editing software too, just maybe not exactly the same way.

How To Edit PDF Files In Office Word 2013
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-edit-pdf-file-in-office-word-2013/
I have neither Windows 8, nor Office 2013, but for those who do, this might be of interest.

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