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Recovering a Microsoft email account is simple, in theory. But for many it turns into a Kafka-esque nightmare of faceless bureaucracy and endless circles of inactivity. What Is a Microsoft Account? Resetting a Microsoft account should enable you to regain access to your email account or even your gear. There is more at stake, however, depending on which service youre using. Alternatively, you may be unable to access an Xbox account due to problems with your passkey and password....

For many people, Windows has been around for longer than they’ve been alive. Established in 1985, the popular operating system has gone through many iterations since then. Windows remains the most widely used desktop operating system. Image Credit: Santi S/Shutterstock Perhaps you’ve been using it since the beginning? Windows certainly has changed since the first version, but some elements remain consistent. But do you also remember playing pinball? 3D Pinball: Space Cadet first came in Microsoft Plus!...

I also have a MacBook Air for on-the-go work. If you are a long-time Windows user, you are better off sticking with it and not changing. Here’s why… Is Windows The Best OS? It Doesn’t Matter Is Windows a better operating system than Mac OS X? That’s a good way to settle the debate, if it can be settled with those yardsticks. But that doesn’t matter to me, and it shouldn’t matter to you....

It’s one of the biggest cons around, and it still goes on. But how does the Windows tech support scam work? The first, just after lunch, caught me by surprise. The laughing didn’t stop until the caller hung up. Sadly, they didn’t get the hint. Six hours later came another call. Perhaps the same lady, I don’t know as I didn’t take the first caller’s name. This one, despite her strong Indian accent, was called Rachel....

A good ebook cover is avisual, strategic and emotional glance into the contents of your writing. This isn’t just a topic of vanity and of having a “professional looking cover”, though. It’s a truly important part ofyour self-publishing journey. Moreover, there’s no arguing with the fact that booksarejudged by their covers. A shoddy cover suggests shoddy content, even when that content may be the best content in the world. it’s crucial that you just browse the many free titles on Amazon to see what I mean....

I love to read. I’m never happier than when I’m nose deep in a good novel. I could say that I love books but that would be wrong. I love stories, the written word, a well woven tale or a carefully crafted thesis. I can’t bloody stand books. Thebest Christmas gift I ever got was a Kindle Keyboard it changed my life. I went from reading 30 or 40 books a year to more than 60....

Summary Is programming right for me? Will I like coding? Asking yourself these questions and answering them honestly may have you thinking twice. The reality: some people just hate coding. You Lack Experimental Creativity Despite its foundation in logic, programming is very much a creative art. A new program is like a blank canvas. Your paintbrushes and palette of colors are languages, frameworks, and libraries. You need a vision for your creation and the creativity to bring that vision to life....

You like to save money, right? Of course you do, saving money is fantastic. You end up owning something awesome, and you spend far less money than you would have otherwise. It’s the very definition of a win-win. It comes with eight high-end Mac apps along with access to 25 OS X and web development courses. Don’t waste time, though, because this deal is only available for a limited time....

Struggling to get over Google Reader? Need an alternative to Feedly? Find out which we think is the best of the bunch! What To Look For In A News Reader App RSS is dying. Feedly Despite the scandal that rocked Feedly early in 2014, it remains a hugely popular choice. Feedly can share to Instapaper and Pocket, as well as any apps with sharing capabilities on your gear. A choice of themes are available, as is a WiFi-only refresh....

Reading lists are scarier than to-do lists, don’t you think? There are justsomany amazing booksout there and several more are being written/published this very instant. You know that you could never get through all of them. But to never have finished at leastsome? Get Your List Right Each of us has different reasons for picking up a book. Often, it’sallof these reasons. Use this curiosity to build up your reading list, book by book....

What’s better than a free book? There’s a little bit of everything for everybody, so hop in and enjoy. 97 Things Every Programmer Should Know Seriously, every programmer should know these things. In fact, the wisdom therein is so useful that this book is worth an annual re-read. Why aren’t you reading it yet? Available inPDF,EPUB, andMOBIfor free. Apprenticeship Patterns The proper mindset of a programmer from apprentice to master....

And in this article we’ll show you how to do all of these things. There will be configs worth adjusting, accounts worth unfollowing, and people worth blocking. you might also adjust your parameters to double-check you’re getting the Twitter experience you want. Image Credit: Rosaura Ochoa/Flickr You should also use this opportunity to ensure your Twitter profile is exactly as you want it. To do so, clickProfilethenEdit Profile. you might also add (or change) your profile picture and/or your banner image....

An ancient Web technology beats the pants off news delivery from social media. In truth, Facebook and Google+ don’t deliver true news. Social media content arrives late and at random; it’s not tailored to your needs and lacks organization. But what does RSS do, how can it improve your life and how do you get started? What Does RSS Do? RSS simplifies, organizes and delivers web content, without visiting a website....