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5 tips for taming the email beast

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As with most facets of modern technology, email can be either a blessing or a curse depending on how effectively it is used and managed. Today, we can send a lengthy message to someone half-way around the world and receive a reply in minutes, but we can also waste a significant portion of our workday sifting through mountains of junk emails and responding to correspondence that should have been acted upon days ago.

If you often find yourself struggling to keep a handle on your email-related tasks, the following tips might be of help:

1 – Don’t let your inbox become stuffed with messages that haven’t been opened yet. Every time you check your email, get rid of the obvious spam and other junk first thing.

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How do I recover an accidentally deleted file in Windows 7?

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Question:

I admit it – I’m a klutz when it comes to using my computer keyboard. I’ve deleted so many files by accident that it isn’t even funny. Do you know of a fast and easy way to recover a file that was deleted by accident in a “Computer” window without having to use a file recovery utility? I HATE those things! Thanks   —Theresa Mullins

Answer:

The accidental deletion of an important file is never fun, but it isn’t the end of of the world. It’s actually quite easy to recover a file that you have just deleted by accident. What’s more, you can even “undo” the act of accidentally writing over a file with another one by sloppy usage of the “Rename” command. Here’s how you do it:

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Finding fun things to do with the grandkids

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Whether you get to see your grandkids everyday or every few years, you undoubtedly want to make the most of that precious time. However, it can often be tough to come up with ideas for activities that keep you and your little buddies happy. Here are some ideas of things you can do to make those special visits extra memorable!

Reminisce about days gone by

If you think your grandkids aren’t interested in the “good old days,” think again! Older kids especially would probably be fascinated to hear about how things used to be. Pull out old photo albums or scrapbooks to show them pictures of you, your family, and your friends, and talk about some of your most fond memories.

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5 easy tips for saving for retirement

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If it seems impossible to you to save for retirement, then you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are facing a retirement with nothing in the bank.

In fact, a recent survey showed that half of all Americans have not even begun to save for retirement and of those who have, the average retirement savings is a whopping $29,000. That means that for the average number of years of retirement, you’ll be living on $190 per month. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here are five easy tips to help you save for retirement:

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5 tips for lowering your auto insurance rates

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Let’s face it, times are hard right now and, like me,  you’re probably looking for ways to save money wherever you can. If so, have you paid much attention to your auto insurance rates lately?

According to the folks at Geico, a 15 minute phone call could save you 15% or more, but if you shop around you just mind end up saving even more. Here are a few tips for getting the best rate possible on your automobile insurance:

1 – Start shopping around NOW instead of waiting for your current policy to come up for renewal. If you wait till the last minute you’ll likely find yourself scrambling just to keep the insurance coverage you have now from lapsing. It’s hard to properly consider all the available options when time is running out on you.

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