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| Another Computer Virus
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We have been receiving bounces of lots of virus messages that appear to come from admin@thriftyfun and webmaster@thriftyfun. These are not from us and if you receive any messages like this, delete them immediately. These are addresses that we NEVER use. . .
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| Posted on: 05/04/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Phone Tied up While Online?
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We recently purchased a new computer. While this has been like a new toy to us, it has tied up our phone line and we've missed all kinds of calls. My sister (who had tried to call for the majority of 2 days told me to check with a company called CALL WAVE.
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| Posted on: 04/18/2005 | 7 Feedback(s) |
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| Spring Cleaning for your Computer
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By Mike McDaniel
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At least once a year, better twice, take a few minutes to clean your computer. Inside and out.
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| Posted on: 04/01/2005 | 4 Feedback(s) |
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| Computer Infections - Removing Spyware From Your Computer
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Is your computer running slowly or having a slew of pop-up ads popping up all the time, even when you're not on-line? It is probably infected with spyware or adware. These are programs that one can pick up in the course of surfing the web and downloading programs.
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| Posted on: 04/01/2005 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Are You Visually Challenged? Making Your Browser Easier to Read
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You can increase or decrease the reading fonts in your browser:
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| Posted on: 02/07/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Choosing a Numeric Password
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When you need a numeric password, use a phone number of a family member (Aunt, mom, etc.) to remember the password, post a note on or near your computer with the name of the person whose number you used. Only YOU will know the reference, and you will never have to hunt for your password.
By Doggy
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| Posted on: 01/13/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| When Buying a Printer, Factor In The Cost Of Ink
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Before you purchase a new printer; research and see if you can buy the ink to refill the cartridges. There are many online ink suppliers that furnish the "manufacturer's-type ink". You need to have several printers that you are considering in mind, then you can call an ink and cartridge supplier on a toll free phone line and can discuss if you could refill the cartridges. See how much they charge for the ink, etc.
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| Posted on: 01/05/2005 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Upgrading Your Operating System
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If you are going from Windows 98 to XP, before you buy your new computer with a new Windows Program, get a library book and start reading up on the new Windows. That way you won't be overwhelmed when the new XP Windows doesn't work the same as your old 98 Windows. A lot of times you can renew the book until someone else makes a request for it.
By Syd
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| Posted on: 01/04/2005 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Renew Your Hard Drive: Here are the Simple and Easy Ways to Cleanup your Hard Drive
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By Steven Presar
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You know that a regularly scheduled simple maintenance may help keep your computer in shape. There are plenty of third-party programs to help you keep your computer in peak form.
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| Posted on: 01/02/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| E-Card Holiday Virus Packs Ugly Punch
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That e-card bringing Christmas cheer is nothing but a nasty
mass-mailing worm that could turn your PC into a zombie
machine, anti-virus experts warn. Read more about this
decidedly unjolly arrival.
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| Posted on: 12/16/2004 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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