Typical Messenger Spam
The windows messenger service can be employed to, big surprise, send messages to networked users. It can also be used to send pop up advertising to your computer. If you have been experiencing pop up screens, the messenger service (not to be confused with msn messenger) might be the culprit. […]
Microsoft has announced some changes on the horizon for its browser. Ie has succumbed to much criticism in the last few years. It has been accused of being bloated, old, insecure, and feature deprived. The surge in phishing scams, spyware, and exploits have only added fuel to the fire. And when […]
IAudio U2
The U2 mp3 player from IAudio (Cowon) presents a smart design, long battery life, intuitive menu, and great sound. If you are looking for a small unit (hence the above pic!) that can be used while exercising, you have come to the right place. The U2 mp3 player comes in three distinct […]
Iomega® REV™ 35GB/90GB USB 2.0 External Drive
Behold, the Iomega Rev drive. This external hard disk drive is a compelling option to home, small, & mid-sized business users. It is feature-packed, cheap, and compatible with most existing backup suites.
Speed & TCO
Let’s get right to the point. The Rev drive is fast. […]
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February 10, 2005 | 2 Comments
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Maybe you forgot to put a virus scanning package on your computer. Maybe you didn’t want to spend the money. Maybe you like get viruses on your computer. Whatever your reason is, help is out there. Many vendors began putting virus scanning online as incentives to capture customers. You might […]
I talk to many people in a given month who start a conversation like this:
[in a panicked tone] I came in this morning and i had a flashing cursor on my screen, so i restarted my machine. The desktop loaded fine, but then all of a sudden it turned off. When i […]
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February 7, 2005 | 2 Comments
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Some programs that start up when windows launches cause problems. How can you check to see what is loading on startup? Glad you asked. Click on the start button and then click “Run.” In the run box, type “msconfig.” This will bring up a box. Choose the “startup” tab. […]
Well, it’s that time of year when we all start thinking about our taxes. I have tried different software packages and have used Quicken’s turbotax for several years. This year, I decided to try their Web version.
Their Web version looks and feels a lot like the PC version. So, if you have […]
There comes a time in the life of a pc user where, because of their actions or someone else’s (usually someone else’s!), their computer won’t start. They may receive stop messages (the dreaded blue screen of death), the startup process may loop, or they may receive a fatal error message and a simple command […]
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February 3, 2005 | 1 Comment
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Getting tired of doing numerous keystrokes or actions to perform a simple task in Windows? Well, here are some helpful shortcuts, using the windows logo on your keyboard:
•Windows Logo (Display or hide the Start menu)
•Windows Logo+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box)
•Windows Logo+D (Display the desktop)
•Windows Logo+M (Minimize all of the windows)
•Windows Logo+SHIFT+M (Restore […]
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