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Create an emergency Virus removal thumb drive

Posted on December 26, 2012

no-virusLet’s face it, computer viruses, trojans and other forms of malware are a fact of life, and regardless of how carefully you try to avoid them there is a good chance that your PC will become infected sooner or later.

Most of these pieces of malicious code can be quickly removed with a normal virus scan and cleanup, but some infections are so insidious that they are difficult to detect and remove.

Even worse, some strains of malware even render your PC incapable of connecting to the Internet in order to download an updated virus definition file – or even starting up at all. That’s why you need a plan “B”: an emergency virus removal USB thumb drive. [Read more…]

Find out what’s inside your PC with Speccy

Posted on December 24, 2012

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Unless you enjoy “popping the hood” on your PC and getting to know its innards on a first-name basis, you probably have no clue what all is inside there. Sure, you know there’s a CPU, a motherboard, a hard drive, RAM sticks and a number of other components, but you probably don’t know many of the technical details.

Computer parts such as the ones listed above vary greatly in terms of speed, capacity, and software compatibility so it pays to have a handy reference just in case you ever need to call Tech Support or plan to install a new piece of software (or even upgrade to a new version of Windows). [Read more…]

Save big with online coupons and promo codes

Posted on December 23, 2012

couponCoupons have been a staple of the Sunday newspapers for decades, and dedicated “clippers” often save hundreds of dollars per month simply by investing a few minutes each week combing the papers for the best deals.

Few people know it, but coupons and “promo codes” can save shoppers big bucks online as well.

Some of the best online deals to be had are for virtual goods such as domain names and web hosting (I ALWAYS use a promo code when purchasing a domain name from Godaddy.com), but you’ll find numerous coupons promising great savings on tangible items such as clothing, computers and other goods as well.

Here are a few of the most popular websites offering coupons and promo codes for use at a variety of both online and offline retailers: [Read more…]

How to use System Restore in Windows 7

Posted on December 22, 2012

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The System Restore utility included with the latest versions of Microsoft Windows is one of the most wonderful tools Windows users have at their disposal. It works somewhat like a time machine, allowing you to restore your Windows installation and software back to the state they were in at any point in time at which a Restore Point was created. If you make a change to your system that renders it unbootable or if a virus or other problem causes issues with Windows performing the way it should, a System Restore can almost always save the day.

If System Restore is turned on, the system creates Restore Points automatically from time to time. Restore Points are also created before updates are installed or other major changes are made to your Windows installation. What’s more, you can create a Restore Point manually should you feel the need to do so for any reason. [Read more…]

How to quickly minimize all open windows

Posted on December 22, 2012

For various reasons we often need to minimize all the open windows in order to see the Desktop. Instead of clicking the minimize button for each window one by one we can minimize all the windows at once with a single mouse click or keystroke – your choice. Here’s how:

show-desktop-icon1 – Click the “Show Desktop” icon located in the Quick Launch toolbar in the lower left corner of the screen. In the screenshot at right the “Show Desktop” icon is the first icon to the right of the “Start” orb. It might be in a different position on your screen. To restore the windows back onto the screen, simply click the icon again. Note: Windows 7 doesn’t display the Quick Launch toolbar by default so you’ll need to use option 2 below…

windows-key2 – Hold down the “Windows” key and press the “D” key. You’ll typically find the “Windows” key at the lower left corner of the keyboard between the “CTRL” and “ALT” keys. (Refer to the image at right.) Pressing Windows-D again will restore all the windows back onto the screen.

 

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