Home Computer Repair - Got Junk In Your Trunk? by Travis Klein
Unfortunately I'm not talking about someone who has nice "ass-ets," but rather I'm talking about home computer repair and the unnecessary junk that wastes space therein. I'm talking about spyware, junk that affects your home computer repair by installing programs that slow down your operating... Furthermore, whether you have Windows XP or another operating system, there are free programs like Spyware Blaster and Spyware Blocker that can be downloaded to list potentially harmful sites that can be added to your restricted area, while preventing personal information from being transmitted...

Boost PC Performace in Seven Easy Steps by Willie Long
Many people wonder why their computer seems to get slower and slower as time passes. Just like a car, a computer needs routine maintenance to continue running properly. Here are several steps to get your system back in order. Check Your Hard Drive for free space If you are running out of... Internet Explorer users should click, Tools, Internet Options, and the General Tab(Default). ... You can use an internet search engine to find out about it later. ... You can simply double click My Computer, right click your hard drive, and select properties to view your used space and free space.

Security and Internet Browsers – Firefox vs Internet Explorer by Igor Pankov
Introduction The Internet is becoming a more and more dangerous place to be, due in no small part to the inherent security risks posed by viruses and spyware. Additionally, applications that access the Internet as part of their normal operations may have errors in their code that allows... The web browser industry continues to be dominated by the Windows-bundled Internet Explorer, with an 85% market share, but in recent years a new breed of free, more functional and resilient browsers has appeared – the most popular being Mozilla/Firefox and Opera.

Firefox versus Internet Explorer in a Corporate Network by Michael Pietroforte
Two years ago I blogged about a similar subject. I discussed the advantages of Internet Explorer (IE) over Mozilla and other web browsers in a corporate environment. I concluded that IE is by far the better choice. Recently we deployed about 250 new computers and so I considered this question... If you are a Windows administrator, you probably know that Microsoft offers a free patch management solution. ... Of course, you can patch IE using WSUS. ... WSUS (Windows Software Update Services) certainly is a great tool.

How to Tomcat 5, Part 2 by Alexandre Patchine
How do we install one Tomcat server to share it between many users? After default (with default parameters offered by an installation program) installation of Tomcat for single user you get such directory structure under $CATALINA_HOME directory: bin - contains startup and binary files... In Internet Explorer here: Tools - internet Options - Connections - LAN Settings. ... In Netscape, this is under Edit/Preferences - Advanced/Proxies, and in Internet Explorer, Tools - Internet Options - Connections - LAN Settings.

OS 101: Suggestions for Choosing an Operating System by Josef Delinga
An operating system (abbreviated OS) is essentially the path through which a computer accesses files, games, the Internet, and all vital stored information. The OS is the most important program on a computer because it runs all of the other programs. ... Windows also comes with applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet Explorer. ... The final OS, Linux, is free and completely customizable. ... Unix is good for networks, especially if for businesses. ... Unfortunately, Windows is weak against viruses and can get bogged down easily.

Every PC Requires Registry Cleaner to Run Faster by Cher K Markov
It's a well known reality that over 90% of PC’s that are over a month old are infected with malicious spyware and adware. Even if you have an antispyware software application your Windows Registry might be broken - developers of those tools are focused on removing spyware and adware only, not... of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera 2. ... 1. ... Automatic Scan It is the simplest way to clean up the registry. ... Automatic Scan is recommended for 'non-technical' users. ... Qualities Of a Registry Cleaner: A good windows registry cleaner and repair product should have the following...

Finding the Perfect Anti-spyware Software by Jason Frovich
Fortunately, there are generous individuals and organizations who have the facilities to review the work of the Anti-spyware developers and make the results available for all of us everyday users of the Internet. The challenge for us is to know where to go for these results and recommendations,... Expect the newest Internet Explorer to have a RSS Reader, too. ... A real benefit for us is that most of the top rated anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are free, or available in Trial or Demo versions.

How to Connect to a Work Computer Remotely -- And for Free! by Paul McGillivary
One of the most requested items I hear from small business folks is accessing their work computer from a remote location. They don’t want to pay the fees of services like GoToMyPC, Timbuktu, etc. They want a reliable and cost effective method to get to their data remotely. ... Open up Internet Explorer or your favorite browser. ... Let me diagram a typical design for you: -->broadband internet line to office -->internet jack in office -->line from wall to dsl or cable modem -->line from modem to router-->lines to computers.

How To Search Your PC With Google Desktop by Nowshade Kabir
In this era of Internet, most people are frequent users of computers. Many of us use computers through out the day, accumulating morasses of information in various formats, which include email, digital photo, word document, spreadsheet, presentation file, ebook, article, other downloaded... At present Google Desktop Search works only with the full text in Outlook and Outlook Express email, text, HTML, Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, AOL chat, and Web pages viewed through Internet Explorer.