Reader Russ Tinley wrote about a strange problem he was having:

Terry, My computer is connected to a Verizon DSL Modem, and everytime I connect the modem to my PC I get a blue screen and the system reboots. I called Verizon and they replaced my Modem but it still does it. [...]

I recently updated from NOD32 version 2.7 to the latest v3.0. I found that Eset has dramatically simplified the structure of the NOD32 controls. They had been criticized in the past as creating a great product for advanced PC users.
The new version has a simplified “Standard Mode” that is much easier to use.
The Advanced Mode [...]

Subscriber Gary wrote to ask:
I used to use Incredimail, have returned to Outlook, am trying to set up my email so that email from my family will go to my Family Folder in my local folder, outlook isn’t specific enough like incredimail message rules. Yhanks for your help. Gary

Gary,
Be sure to consider the order [...]

I’ve done it. I’m sure you have, too.
We’ve all installed a program that arbitrarily grabbed certain file extensions (such as .doc, .jpg, .mp3) and changed Windows’ settings. Now, the new program is the default for opening that file type.
Sometimes, it’s our fault — many programs that can handle multiple file types will give us an [...]