Posted March 1st, 2010 by Lee Pointer
It doesn't take much these days to be taken advantage of. Take a look at anything from infomercials to gas prices and you will be convinced that this world is full of scam artists and swindlers. It used to be that the solace of one's home could provide a refuge from the ill motives of selfish individuals. However, with the inception of computers, scam artists now have the ability to enter our very living rooms. As such, we have to do our part to protect ourselves from being scammed. This ...
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Filed under:Internet
Posted February 28th, 2010 by Lee Pointer
Both the computer users and mid to small sized businesses require fast reliable
computer support services which are available at reasonable prices. In fact, you can buy these support services in the convenience of your own premises; be it business or residential location. These support resources hire computer professionals and highly trained certified technicians who have helped thousands of computer enthusiasts with their computer requirements. Buying online support is one of the fastest and ...
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Posted February 27th, 2010 by Lee Pointer
All windows operated PCs have what is known as a registry. This is basically a huge database of information which the operating system uses to run the machine. Over time as the computer is used the registry will become choked with excess data which will cause it to run slowly and to be balky in operation.
This overload of entries in the registry is the result of everyday use of the machine. Every time a program is installed or uninstalled it has a set of instructions which are kept in the ...
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Posted February 26th, 2010 by Lee Pointer
Online computer repair is one of the easiest ways to repair your computers for both individuals and businesspeople. The prime reason is its being highly economical and ability to deal with most hardware as well as software problems. Also, it is like online tutorial as it increases your knowledge about
computer repair and the way to troubleshoot computer related issues.Most online computer vendors use cutting edge technology to fix computer problems online. Their highly trained technicians use ...
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Posted February 25th, 2010 by Lee Pointer
Have you heard of
XP Police Antivirus? It is a new rogue anti-spyware program designed to trick you in to spending your money. Even though you may have no spyware installed on your pc, this program will try to convince you otherwise. Through displayed ads, it will try to make you believe that your security is at risk and that you need to download the software. Avoid this, it is a total fake. You see, XP Police Antivirus wants you to download their free software to clear up infections on your ...
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Posted February 24th, 2010 by Lee Pointer
How to clear a computer
laptop keyboardBefore you start cleaning your laptop's keyboard, make sure it is unplugged and powered off. (It is always better to have a dirty laptop than to shock yourself or ruin your machine during the cleaning process.) Also, remove the mouse, any discs or CDs, USB drives and anything else that is protruding from your machine.We have to introduce some of our most frequently used on the maintenance of keyboard skills, as the keyboard is our most frequently used one ...
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Posted February 23rd, 2010 by Lee Pointer
Malware is a burden to everyone whose computer may be infected with it. It is much like a virus as it infects your computer without permission. It also does certain harmful things without permission such as deleting system files that are necessary for your computer to run properly. When you think that Malware has infected your computer, and it seems like there is no hope left, think again. There are ways to get rid of Malware for good! Thanks to the internet, there are plenty of tools that ...
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Posted February 22nd, 2010 by Lee Pointer
Malware is very dangerous to your computer's well being. It infects your PC and does things without your knowledge. The actions that may be performed are: searching through your files, deleting system files that enable your system to work, and retrieving any important information you may have stored. Malware can also affect the security of your PC by creating cookies and making it more vulnerable to hackers. Even though Malware may have very harmful effects, there are ways to prevent it from ...
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Posted February 21st, 2010 by Lee Pointer
Right now, at this point, you probably already know the urgency of antivirus software to guard your PC. But to decide which product best suits your needs is a whole different matter. And among so many alternatives being offered all with perplexing technical information, you need to be alert not to fall for the useless ones. In order for you to do some effective comparison, here we list 8 tips when doing an antivirus software comparison. 1. Effectiveness Figure out how effective the software you ...
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Posted February 20th, 2010 by Lee Pointer
Has your computer been infected with the dreaded Antivirus 2008 Pro? If it has, you are probably well aware of the symptoms. Pop up ads declaring "your computer is infected", "insecure internet activity", "threat of virus attack", bombard your computer screen. The computer slows down to a snails pace. Your browser is hijacked, redirecting you to random web pages. You keep seeing warnings that your computer is in imminent danger if you do not install Antivirus 2008 Pro onto your computer.Do not ...
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