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Macs Don’t Make You Creative! So Why Do Artists Really Love Apple?

Chances are you have at least one "creative" friend who's a Mac advocate. Ever wondered how Apple got a reputation as the "creative company," or why artists are so drawn to them? Surely, computers can't make you creative, can they?

How to Get a Smartphone-Style Word Suggestion on Windows

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How to Fake Back and Forward Buttons With a Three-button Mouse

If you're stuck using a three-button mouse, this doesn't mean you have to give up on the comfort of Back and Forward browser buttons. Using a simple AutoHotkey script, you could set your mouse up so that you can hold the right mouse button and scroll the wheel to emulate these all-important buttons.

MacX DVD Ripper Pro is Free for How-To Geek Readers (Time Limited!)

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How to Get Spelling Autocorrect Across All Applications on Your System

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