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ALL About Spyware
2008-02-14 14:54:00
There are a lot of PC users that know little about "Spyware ", "Mal-ware", "hijackers", "Dialers" & many more. This will help you avoid pop-ups, spammers and all those baddies.1. What is spyware?Spyware is Internet jargon for Advertising Supported software (Adware). It is a way for shareware authors to make money from a product, other than by selling it to the users. There are several large media companies that offer them to place banner ads in their products in exchange for a portion of the revenue from banner sales.This way, you don't have to pay for the software and the developers are still getting paid. If you find the banners annoying, there is usually an option to remove them, by paying the regular licensing fee.2. Known spywaresThere are thousands out there, new ones are added to the list everyday. But here are a few:Alexa, Aureate/Radiate, BargainBuddy, ClickTillUWin, Conducent Timesink, Cydoor, Comet Cursor, eZula/KaZaa Toptext, Flashpoint/Flashtrack, Flyswat, Gator, Go...

10 reasons why PCs crash YOU must Know
2008-02-11 15:16:00
Fatal error: the system is unstable, or is busy, he says." Enter to return to Windows, or press Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart your computer. If you do, you will lose any unsaved information in all open applications. "You have just returned from the Blue Screen of Death. Anyone who uses Windows is Mcft with this. What can you do? Even more importantly, how can you prevent it happening?1. Hardware ConflictThe number one reason why Windows crashes, hardware conflict. Every hardware device communicates with other devices via a channel interrupt request (IRQ). This will be unique for each device.For example, a printer normally connects internally to IRQ-7. The keyboard usually uses IRQ 1 in the floppy disk drive IRQ-6. Each unit will attempt to pig one IRQ for themselves.If there is a lot of equipment, or if they are not properly installed, two of them until the end of May, the same IRQ number. If the user attempts to use both devices at the same time, a crash can happen. The way to check whet...
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8 People Can Use The Same Msn Dial Up Account
2008-02-10 14:21:00
Its really simple. Have want a whole family on dial-up with just one bill? Ok, first...Buying 20 dollars (i think so...) permonth subscription for unlimited access MSN Dial -Up. These include an MSN 9 cd that you need. With the software installed, fill your secondary account slots with new users. Make sure you pick @ msn, if he gives you the choice hotmail e-mail addresses will not work..Say, the second is johnsmith@msn.com kind in the dial-up connection:USER: MSN / johnsmithPASS: ******* (whatever la...)Connect to your msn local phone number and the other people you have to further accounts in a position to do the same while you are connected. Its a great deal considering each pay about 2 dollars per month for access to the Internet, especially if you do not get broadband. If you wanted to sell access to the people with whom you could actually earn money to .. But I can not recommend it.I was a msn-tech, and that was a little known secret even for the majority of employees.Have you ...
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Time.Windows.Com Error
2008-01-07 14:29:00
An error occurred while Windows was synchronizing with time.windows.coma) Most of the time the error is due to the time-servers, then try again later.b) Try another server. (Time .Nist.Gov)c) Your firewall may be blocked W32Time, firewall disable and enable updated.d) The following steps to stop and restart the time to be updated:Start-Run-then type cmdtype net stop w32timew32tm.exe /unregisterw32tm.exe /registernet start w32time
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Automatic Windows Installation, No keypress required!
2008-01-07 06:53:00
An unattended Windows XP/2003 install can install all your software and settings along with Windows, and without you having to click a button or press a key,completely automated.Learn how over here Unattended Windows Introduction Make your unattended setup now!
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Anonymity
2008-01-06 06:34:00
I see that you hide in the shadows over there, and so can the logs of all Web pages, FTP servers and other angles you visit sites on the Internet. The type of information gathered, these protocols, and is available to the webmasters of sites you visit include the address of the previous page that you visit, your IP address, your computer ID name, physical location and Names of the ISP with less personal data, such as the operating system, and your screen resolution.If someone snooping through your trash for collection of information on consumer trends, or tracking your every movement, to see where it is that you go every day would not be chuffed would you. Now, the Internet is no different, it's still an invasion of privacy and a threat to the safety and you do not have to talk with him.Proxy server:Every time you visit a Web site, detailed information about your system is automatically sent to the webmaster. This information can be used by hackers to your computer to use or can be...
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23 Ways To Speed Win XP
2008-01-04 05:28:00
Since a defragmenting the hard disk is not much to improve the performance of Windows XP, here are 23 suggestions that will. Anyone can the performance and reliability of your client PCs. Best of all, most of them will cost you nothing.1. To reduce a system of boot time and system performance increase, use the money saved by not buying defragmentation software - Integrated Windows defragmenter works well - and instead of computer equipment with an ultra-133 or Serial ATA - hard drive with 8-MB cache buffer.2. If a PC has less than 512 MB of RAM, add more memory. This is a relatively inexpensive and easy upgrade, improving the system performance dramatically.3. Make sure that the use of Windows XP is the NTFS file system. If you are not sure, here's how:First, double-click on the icon with the right mouse button on the C: drive, then select Properties. Next, the file system type, when he says, FAT32, then back up all important data. Next, click Start, click on Run, type cmd, and the...
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16x Dvd+-rw DL Dvd Writer Comparison Guide
2008-01-03 05:05:00
Since the introduction of double layer DVD writers, the interest has been quite overwhelming and is why we keep bringing you reviews of these highly popular drives. The anticipation has now turned into down right obsession and it has become a key component in any current or new system build, thanks to the declining prices and continued media hype.Manufacturers are quite aware of the fascination and is why they have each been releasing their own products which excel in at least one area of the testing methodology used in most reviews. This has led to some confusion as to which drive is best suited for the individuals needs. Today, we compare four 16x double layer drives and highlight both the strong and weak points in order to give you a better idea of which drive is best suited for you.In this comparison guide, we will be looking at four of the top 16x drives to hit the market, the Pioneer DVR-108, NEC ND3500A, Lite-On SOHW-1633s and the new LG GSA-4160B. We will cover everything fr...
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10 Fast and Free Security Enhancements
2008-01-02 04:42:00
Before you spend a penny on security, there are many precautions can take to protect against the most common hazards.1. Check Windows Update and Office Update regularly; have your Office CD. Windows Me, 2000 and XP users can enable automatic updates. Click on the Automatic Updates tab in the System Control panel and select the appropriate options.2. Install a personal firewall. Both SyGate and ZoneAlarm offer free versions.3. Install a free spyware blockers. Our Editors' Choice ( "spyware", April 22) was SpyBot Search & Destroy. SpyBot is also paranoid and ruthless hunting in the tracking cookies.4. Block pop-up spam messages in Windows NT, 2000, XP, or by disabling the Windows Messenger Service (which is not compatible with the instant messaging program).Open the Control Panel-Administration-Services, and you will see Messenger. Right-click on and go to Properties. Set start-up type to Disabled and hit the stop button. Bye-bye, spam, pop-ups! Any good firewall will also stoppe...
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