Brian Burgess
Contributing since April, 2007
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About Brian Burgess
Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before pursuing his passion for writing. He's been a tech blogger and journalist for the past seven years, and can be found on his about me page or Google+
Latest Articles
How to Restore Your iPod Touch When Something Goes Wrong
Sometimes when adding music, apps, or updates to your iPod Touch or iPhone something goes wrong and it becomes unstable. Here we take a look at some b
Make Outlook Close the Original Message After Replying or Forwarding
One of the more annoying things with replying or forwarding emails is the original message you reply to says open and you have to manually close out o
Complete Guide to Breathing New Life Into Your Old PC or Laptop
Do you have an older PC or laptop laying around just collecting dust and not sure what to do with it? You could sell it, but not get much for it. Here
Play Flac, Ogg, and Other File Formats in Windows 7 Media Player the Easy Way
If you're a music fan who likes Flac and Ogg files, you know WMP won't play by them default. Here we look at installing a free small file that will ad
Stream Video to Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch from Windows or OS X
Want to easily stream video from the collection on your computer to a portable Apple Device over Wi-Fi or Internet? Today we take a look at what might
How to Play Ogg Music Files in iTunes for Windows
If you’re a music enthusiast who prefers Ogg file formats, you’ll find that common players like WMP and iTunes don’t play them without some work. Here is an easy way to get Ogg files to play in iTunes.
Customize the Default Line Spacing in Word 2007 & 2010
If you've switched to MS Word 2007 or 2010 from an earlier version, you'll undoubtedly notice there is more space between lines of text by default. He
Get Basic Access to WHS from an iPhone or iPod Touch Without Installing Apps
One of the cool things about Windows Home server is the ability to access files remotely. Here we look at accessing files and folders while on the go
Import Firefox Bookmarks into Safari for Windows
The new version of Safari has actually evolved into a nice web browser with the addition of extension support. If you you’re using Firefox as well, you might want to import your bookmarks into Safari and we’ll show you how.
Get More Online Streaming Channels in Windows 7 Media Center
Windows 7 Media Center includes a fair amount of streaming internet TV by default, but you want to add more selections. Today we take a look at the Se
How to Use Dropbox with an iPhone or iPod Touch
One of the great features of Dropbox is the ability to share and sync your files with other computers and mobile devices. Today we take a look at addi
Backup Your Windows 7 Media Center Settings with mcBackup
If you’re a HTPC enthusiast and use Windows 7 Media Center, you probably have a lot of scheduled recordings and channel lineups you’d like to backup.
Geek Fun: Halo 2600
Have you ever wondered what Halo would look like if it were created during the Atari 2600 days? Since everyday is a good day to have fun on company ti
How To Use Your iPod with Foobar2000
Are you an iPod owner but not a fan of using iTunes to sync your music library? Today we take a look at using the fully customizable Foobar2000 to wor
Quick Tip: Erase All Content from Your Zune HD Before Selling It
Before selling your Zune HD online or to another individual, you’ll probably want to erase all of its content. Here we show you how to erase all of the content through the Zune Desktop Player.
Completely Remove iTunes and Other Apple Software from a Windows Computer
If you are giving up on iTunes for another music player, uninstalling it completely can be a hassle. Here we show you how to completely remove all tra
Jailbreak Your iPhone or iPod Touch with iOS 4 the Easy Way
In case you haven't heard the news over the past couple of days, there is now an incredibly easy way to jailbreak your iPod Touch or iPhone running iO
Install Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Beta on Windows Home Server "Vail"
Last week Microsoft announced that MSE 2.0 was available for public beta testing. The cool thing is the new version of MSE installs on Windows Home Se
Using Conversation View in Outlook 2010
One of the new features in Outlook 2010 is the ability to use Conversation View for easier management of your email conversations. Here we will take a
Add Extra Streaming Television Services to Windows 7 Media Center
Windows 7 Media Center is a great tool for watching live and streaming TV, but what if the included Internet TV isn’t enough? Today we look at the Tun