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7 tips for keeping Windows XP secure without Microsoft’s support

Posted on May 7, 2014

windows-xp-logoMicrosoft’s abandonment of Windows XP means you’re now on your own when it comes to protecting your XP-based machines against security threats.

Although they have already broken their promise not to release any more security updates for Windows XP, Microsoft likely won’t release more of them unless they feel pressured to do so.

In my opinion, the best move for XP users is to simply move to another operating system, but I realize that doing that is simply impractical for a lot of folks, especially small business owners.

If you feel that you really need to keep using Windows XP, there are several things you can do to keep your PC(s) as safe from security threats as possible:  [Read more…]

How to avoid installing the Ask Toolbar when installing or updating Java

Posted on May 6, 2014

no-ask-toolbarIn my opinion, the Ask Toolbar is one of the most annoying pieces of junkware ever hoisted upon the public. It is almost always installed unintentionally as a stealth add-on when you install other programs, and once installed, getting rid of it often requires the patience of Job.

Although it comes bundled with the installation routines of countless programs that are downloaded from the web, the biggest culprit of all is the Java installer.

In this post I explained why I believe Java should be permanently removed from every computer, and the fact that it sneaks the Ask Toolbar onto your computer along with every update is just another reason to do so.

That being said, many people still visit websites that require Java in order to work correctly, and for those folks removing it from their systems just isn’t practical. That’s why I decided to write this short tutorial explaining how to install or update Java without installing the Ask Toolbar along with it.  [Read more…]

Make Firefox run faster with a single tweak

Posted on May 3, 2014

firefox-logoMozilla Firefox is one of the best web browsers out there, but the typical Firefox installation isn’t quite as speedy as it could be these days.

To help speed things up a bit, the developers at Mozilla have added a new tweak that can help prevent Firefox from freezing up at times. It’s a nifty HTTP cache, and here’s how you can enable it:  [Read more…]

How to prevent Netflix from automatically playing the next episode of a TV show

Posted on April 28, 2014

netflix-logoIf you’re a Netflix subscriber, you might have noticed that when you reach the end of an episode of a television show the next episode in the series begins playing automatically. Whether or not this happens for you will depend on your Netflix settings.

Some people love this “Post-Play” feature, but others hate it. If you fall into the latter camp, it’s easy to disable Post-Play to prevent the next episode in a series from playing until you want it to. Here’s how:  [Read more…]

How to calibrate the colors on your computer monitor

Posted on April 25, 2014

test-patternDo the colors in your photos look different on your computer monitor than they appeared on your camera’s LCD display? Or do your printed photos look different than they looked on the screen?

If so, you probably need to calibrate the colors on your monitor. Actually, it’s a good idea to do this every few months even if you don’t notice a problem.

The steps outlined below explain how to calibrate your monitor’s colors.  [Read more…]

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