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Maintenance Tips Ok we have our new PC all sorted & up and running, but what about PC maintenance…? Lets make a start with the “My Documents” folder, this is a great place on your computer, in fact everything I do on my PC is stored in My Documents, including music, videos, web sites, photos, [...]
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PC Placement & Initial Setup For Trouble Free Operation Having now parted with your hard earned cash, you’ve arrived home with lots of boxes full of various bits of computer gadgetry, so where do we start? Well first of all put the kettle on, make yourself a brew & spend 5 minutes deciding where you intend [...]
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Warning! Bad Sites As you know there are many websites around the internet that often offer free screen savers, tool bars, task bars, desk top wallpaper etc But what you may not know is that many of these websites are renowned for having viruses & spyware in abundance ! This then is a current list [...]
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Some Obscure Problems Hi Everyone, Well first of all let me appologise for my lack of input on these pages for the last few days, but after all I have been saying about security & safely surfing on the web, I end up with a major problem myself hahaha. Hey I bet your thinking “huh [...]
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The Source Of The Problem…? Ok so you have a problem with your PC…? Well hopefully we can help you rectify whatever it may be that is causing the problem. By using our easy to follow diagnostic flow charts, whilst they do not cover every single possibility, you should at the very least be [...]
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Windows XP performance Here are 24 suggestions that can enhance the performance and reliability of your PC. Best of all, most of them will cost you nothing! But before diving in with both feet, please bear in mind that some of the tips on this page are not recommended for beginners, therefore please use some [...]
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Ok lets explore the many ways you can pick up virus/trojan/worms & spyware infections on your computer. But first a brief explanation of exactly what these little nasties are, because trying to feed paracetamol to your PC via the CD ROM will not help at all. These infections are not the type of infection that we [...]
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Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool As mentioned previously There are times when your Anti-Virus package may have lapsed & you are unaware or in the process of acquiring a new one, so rather than leaving your PC unprotected, here’s a little tip that will come in very handy ! Any PC running a Windows OS [...]
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Why is prevention better than cure..? Because preventing any infections in your computer, will safeguard your data & your privacy from possible loss, theft or even both. There are times when your Anti-Virus package may have lapsed & you are unaware or in the process of acquiring a new one, rather than leaving your PC [...]
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One of the most annoying and frustrating times with any computer is the day you pick up an infection, whether a virus, spyware or malware. Don’t think that because you have an anti-virus program installed that you cannot pick up an infection, because believe me you can & when you do it can stop you [...]
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