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Here's how you... text/html 2008-02-01T22:57:30+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/gaming/first-person-shooter/gamers-guide-to-lowering-your-ping.html This guide for the hardcore online gamers who always have a problem with lagging during multi-player games. The big question is How do I lower my ping? text/html 2008-01-09T15:01:21+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/internet-guides/web-services/play-starcraft-on-battle.net-with-2-computers-from-the-same-lan.html This is for all the Starcraft players out there. This simple guide will help you be able to play on Battle.net together with 2 or more computers from the same network or from a single external IP address. This trick works while all those other port-forwarding methods don't work. ALL... text/html 2007-11-01T22:26:59+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/internet-guides/email/how-to-convert-thunderbird-2-emails-to-outlook.html A simple guide on how to get emails from Thunderbird 2 to Microsoft Outlook. This tutorial is for people who tried Mozilla's Thunderbird 2 email client and decided they changed their minds about it and want to go back to Outlook. This Thunderbird 2 email transfer guide works for Outlook Express,... text/html 2007-11-01T22:03:49+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/internet-guides/web-services/why-facebook-will-over-run-myspace.html Myspace has had a fun run. It quickly climbed up the traffic rankings of Alexa by attracting massive users. Its social networking and SEXUAL appeal was strong enough to convert many non-computer-using teens to actually become computer users. Facebook however has been forecasted by many to over-take Myspace...but how? 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Don't be afraid, ask for help or call support but whatever you do, it's time to move forward. text/html 2007-09-29T16:19:33+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/tech-guides/tech-tips/how-to-speed-up-microsoft-outlook.html Is your Microsoft Outlook running slow or taking forever to download new pop3 emails? Below are some tips to speed up every aspect of all versions of Microsoft Outlook (2003,2007) whether it be a slow startup, or maneuvering around the folders faster. You can also apply these tips to the... text/html 2007-09-25T23:44:48+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/software/office-and-productivity-software/microsoft-groove-is-a-winner.html I don't know why it's taken me this long to try out the new Microsoft Groove 2007 but I'm happy I did. It is a very lean but full-featured collaboration software that bridges many simple functions together to give you an awesome productivity solution. text/html 2007-09-15T20:14:19+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/hot-deals/computers-savings/microsoft-office-2007-ultimate-version-only-$59.99-for-students.html Long story short. Microsoft is offering their Microsoft Office 2007 ULTIMATE VERSION which retails for like $600 at only $60 if you have a valid school email address with a .edu suffix! You can download it a number of times over the next 2 years. Go to www.theultimatesteal.com... text/html 2007-09-06T22:46:49+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/software/internet-software/remote-access-software-reviews.html Remote access and remote desktop software is more popular than ever. Nowadays, everyone seems to have a use for being able to access their computer while they're out of the house or office - who wouldn't? You probably have also noticed many different companies that offer centrally managed solutions as... text/html 2007-08-20T02:56:35+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/windows/windows-dummy/windows-vs-mac-which-is-better.html My take on Microsoft Windows versus Apple OS X. Another look at an old question in the rivalry among these two popular operating systems. text/html 2007-08-09T02:44:17+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/reviews/computer-shopping-guides/to-dell-or-not-to-dell.html Another review of global giant computer-maker company Dell. A simple guide about why or why not to buy a Dell computer. Here are some reasons why you should buy Dell and some reasons why you shouldn't. text/html 2007-08-01T15:35:11+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/tech-guides/computer-fix-for-strange-problems/recover-your-show-desktop-icon.html Did your Show Desktop icon go missing or did you accidentally delete the shop desktop icon? Here are some easy ways to get it back: 1 - Copy the shortcut file from a friend's computer or have your friend email it to you as an attachment. 2 - Follow Microsoft's instructions to... text/html 2007-07-22T23:41:20+01:00 http://www.rfuz.com http://www.rfuz.com/intenet-guides/web-services/quick-search-engine-tips-and-finding-info-on-the-web.html Some of these so-called tricks are actually well known are common knowledge for many people. So here's a cool little guide for the noobs!