Thursday, September 14, 2006
How to Get Rid of ADWARE and SPYWARE Infections from Your Computer
Does your computer run much slower than when it was new? Does your computer’s monitor fill up with pop-up windows containing advertisements for diet pills, sex aids and lots of other junk? How about changes to your browser settings so your home page changes and will not change back? If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, then your computer has probably been infected with malware. If your computer has a super-fast processor, then you might not notice the slow down. However, if you have been using your computer without protection, rest assured it has very likely been compromised with spyware and adware.
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Friday, September 08, 2006
(Free) Antivirus Software, Protection for Your PC
In previous Tech Tips we covered the steps for building a computer, installing peripherals, and installing the Windows XP operating system. In this Tech Tip we will discuss the need for an antivirus software program, and how to find a good one without going broke.
Installing computer security software is the most important task you can do after getting the operating system up and running. If you bought a computer rather than built it, the same urgency exists. It is absolutely critical that you protect your computer from viruses and other harmful attacks before you install any other programs or connect your computer to the Internet.
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Thursday, August 31, 2006
Information on Installing Windows XP
In this Tech Tip, we will give you some information about installing Microsoft Windows XP on your computer. Most Windows XP products including Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition install the same way. If you are using an older version of Windows, or even one of the other versions of Windows XP, the steps will probably be a bit different.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Installing Computer Peripherals
In previous Tech Tips, we covered how to choose and install your computer components and how to install the internal system components for your computer from the motherboard to the CPU and heatsink/fan combo. In this tip we cover the installation of peripherals including monitor, keyboard, mouse and so on. Installing peripherals is just about the easiest task you will tackle when building a computer. Check the list below for the peripherals we will be covering in this Tech Tip.
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