When we think of security software, we usually think of antivirus, firewall, antispyware and antispam software. But, what other kind of software is security software? Backup software, of course. We need to make backup copies of our important data. That data may be financial, such as your checkbook in Quicken, or your spreadsheet tracking your [...]
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Comments on Upgrading to Windows 7
Longtime subscriber Clif of the Clif Notes Newsletter wrote about my Windows 7 installation experience articles in last week’s online issue: Hi Terry, Thanks for the preview of the hassle to come when I move my laptop to win7 from the RC. Hopefully the drivers I have backed up will work. I’m hoping the driver [...]
A Look at Foxit Reader | Foxit Reader Review
Recently, one of my subscribers wanted to know about a free program to let him fill in PDF forms. I made a quick check and realized that the free PDF reader Foxit Reader would do this. While Foxit Reader also has a Pro Pack available to add additional functions, the free version does almost everything [...]
Stopping Microsoft Word From Calling Home
Subscriber V.R. wrote to ask about Microsoft Word calling home… Terry, I need your advise. How do I stop Word 2003 from wanting to access the internet everytime I launch the program? AVG pops ups asking if want to allow. It then takes about 10/15 seconds for Word to come up. I’ve googled and went [...]
A Look at Foxit Reader | Foxit Reader Review
Recently, one of my subscribers wanted to know about a free program to let him fill in PDF forms. I made a quick check and realized that the free PDF reader Foxit Reader would do this. While Foxit Reader also has a Pro Pack available to add additional functions, the free version does almost everything [...]
Which Program Has Locked My File?
Sponsored Advertisement Sunbelt Personal Firewall for Windows 2000, XP and Vista Two-way firewall to control inbound and outbound communications. 30-day Free Trial. Discounts for multiple computers & multiple years! Unlimited Home Site License available, too. It’s my choice for all my computers. One of the problems that plagues Windows users is the “locked file” [...]
CPU Running at 100 Percent
Reader Scott Adler wrote about a problem he was having with his computer getting stuck at 100% CPU Usage… to correct a problem I’m having with Adobe Updater I need to get to change the preferences Start the AdobeUpdater.exe application from …”\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Updater 5″ How do I get to this application?? The symptoms are [...]
Coupon Code – Acronis True Image Home 11
Acronis is running a 20% OFF coupon code special on their backup program Acronis True Image Home 11 during September 2008. Just go to http://www.pcrepairsite.info/go/acronis20 and use Coupon Code ATIH20 . If you want, you can order their “extended download time” (normal is 30 days) and/or a CD with Acronis True Image Home 11 on [...]
Antivirus for Gamers
VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware Tired of old antivirus software that makes your PC slow down to a crawl? Try High-Performance VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware Multi-computer and multi-year discounts Unlimited Home Site License available, too. When I began my evaluation period of Sunbelt Software’s new VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware program, I was promptly shocked. I [...]
Optimize 2.0 Review – Five Months Later Review
Optimize 2.0 Review Number 2 Back in February, 2008, I bought a license for Optimize 2.0 and was very impressed with its cleanup and speedup changes it made on my computer. Now, five months later, is it still a worthwhile tool? As I ran the program on Friday night, it had been several weeks since [...]
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