Librarian Phil's Tech Tips
June 1st
Removing Duplicate Files On Windows Computers

Many times when we go looking for files we notices we have multiple copies of everything!  I used to have this issue with music when I was younger.  I spent hours going through my albums to find and delete duplicates.  I recently found out all that time I spent was wasted, because there are programs out there that detect duplicate files.  That way you can more quickly clear them out, better organize your files and save space on your harddrive.
 
Techworm.net has a nice list and short reviews of the programs that offer this service.  Since I haven't needed this service in a long time I haven't tried any yet, so if you do and like it please share.
 
Keep Your Land Line And Save Money
 
AT&T seems to be phasing out home phones.  I have talked to several people who were forced off of their landlines onto a cellphone they never wanted.  Other people have had their landline their entire life and simply want to keep it and/or lower the bill.  Whatever you reason Magic Jack may be the answer for you.  You may remember their commercials form 20 years ago claiming to save you money on your home phone bills, well now they may be one of the last options left for home phones.  Their plans seem pretty affordable depending on how much talking you do, so give it a look.
 
Classes I Teach In June
  • Selling on eBay June 2nd 10:30am
  • Which Computer is Right for me? June 3rd at 10:30am
  • Build Your Own Computer June 4th and 11th at 7pm
  • Save Money On Subscriptions June 10th at 10:30am
  • File Management June 18th at 10:30am
 
Until Next Time,
Librarian Phil Schneider
pschneider@gailborden.info
847-608-5226
Gail Borden Public Library District

Main Library - 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120 - 847-742-2411
Rakow Branch - 2751 W. Bowes Rd., Elgin, IL 60124 - 847-531-7271
South Elgin Branch - 127 S. Mclean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177 - 847-931-2090
http://www.gailborden.info/
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