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 that [...]
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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 to [...]
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 that [...]
Which Program Has Locked My File?
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One of the problems that plagues Windows users is the “locked file” problem. You know, the one that you [...]
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″
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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 [...]
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When I began my evaluation period of Sunbelt Software’s new VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware program, I was promptly shocked.
I had read several reviews about VIPRE and [...]
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 I had used [...]
Unable to Delete Email in Outlook Express
Sherrill Kerbaugh wrote about a major problemm she and her husband were having on both of their computers:
Hi, Terry… We have a major problem…. My husband has been unable to delete daily e-mails for a few weeks now….we can’t figure out what in the world is wrong!?!?!?! Now, all of a [...]
Passwords, Password Lists and Keeping Passwords Secure
I’m often asked about how I handle passwords for all the different sites that require passwords.
The questioner’s eyes get pretty big when I mention that I use random mixtures of letters and numbers for my passwords, and even bigger when I say that I use a different password on every site.
The immediate question is “How [...]
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