PC Pitstop Newsletter – May 2009



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This Month


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5 Requirements for Windows 7


Can your current system run Windows 7? Check out the required specs to make the most of this promising OS.

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Windows 7 RC1 for Download


The new Release Candidate for Windows 7 is now available. Ready to give it a go?

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Windoes 7 RC1 Here Goes!


Our newest guest columnist John Dodge takes the Windows 7 plunge and brings us along for the ride.

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Ask the Pros: Laptop Drivers


Before you replace your Laptop hardware, check out these suggestions from our Pros.

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Netbooks – Who’s Using Them?


Our research team digs into our data to find out if netbooks are here to stay or just a passing fad?


MAY 2009 NEWSLETTER


PC Pitstop


Guest Columnists


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Windows 7 Good Bad and Ugly

by Bill Pytlovany


Bill goes through some convenient yet hidden new features of Windows 7.



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Windows 7 RC FAQ

by Harry McCracken


Sixteen questions (and answers!) from Harry on the new, almost-finished version of Microsoft’s next OS.



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5 Cool Web Services

by Steve Bass


Steve shares some of his favorite web services that malke his life easier and web pages easier to read.



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Save Your Digital Assets

by Chris Pirillo


What happens to your online presence when you die? Give account access to your loved ones with this service.


Free Scans


Optimize



Optimize


Speed your PC

Save money, maximize performance.


Driver Alert



Driver Alert


PC Update

Improve system functionality & stability.


Free Malware Scan



Exterminate


Anti-Malware

Stop Malware from slowing your PC.


Disk Health



Disk MD

Drive Refresh

Keep your Hard Drives working at full speed!


Personal Data Profiler



Erase


PC Profiler

Learn what others may discover about you!


Full Test



OverDrive


PC Checkup

Most complete
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Tech Tips



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FREE Old App’s Downloads


Amir points us to links for thousands of old versions of popular programs, because newer is not always better.


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Desktop Slideshow Alternative


Change your backgound image to something new every hour, or every day. This tip brought to you by Stormy13.


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Tidy Up Your Desktop


Got too many icons on your desktop? Put them in a toolbar and save space with this tip from Wigan.


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Blog with Word 2007


Paultx points us to a step by step guide to blogging right away with easy instructions in Windows 2007.


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$100 goes to the best tips each month.


Top 5 Drivers

The 10 drivers most recently added to our
Driver Alert database.


Click here for the full library .
Product Date
Realtek High Definition Audio 3/30/2009
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 3/27/2009
NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT 3/27/2009
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 3/27/2009
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE 3/27/2009
NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 3/27/2009
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 3/27/2009
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT 3/27/2009
NVIDIA Geforce 9800 GT 3/27/2009
NVIDIA GeForce 6100 nForce 405 3/27/2009


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Other Newsletters


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Lockergnome



The Lockergnome family of sites is growing by leaps and bounds.
Lockergnome is a blogging network, where you’ll find blogs about
everything from computer security to dog training. Geeks.pirillo.com
is a social network, with over 17,000 members. Geeks features blogs,
forum discussions, video and photo uploads, and a whole lot more. The
community newsletter, Pirillo’s Picks, features links to the best
discussions and blogs found around our various sites. Signing up is
free, and simple. Just send an email to: [email protected]

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Tiplet.com



Tiplet.com offers expert computer tips & tech support.
Computer performance,security, and social networking are among the topics
tackled by Tiplet’s team of expert technology writers.
(Subscribe to the free newsletter, too!)

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Techbite Newsletter



TechBite’s columnist Steve Bass and PC World Contributing Editor publishes a free weekly newsletter with commentary on the
technology products he loves, the strategies for getting the most out of them,and the gotchas that can cause computing misery. Sign up for the newsletter here.

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New! Technologizer T-Week Newsletter



Technologizer’s T-Week is Harry McCracken’s weekly e-mail newsletter (delivered on Friday) with
highlights from Technologizer and original items. It’s timely, fun, and free–and you can
sign up to receive it right here.

Special Offers


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“Very Powerful Protection”


“And here’s a tip: WinPatrol offers very powerful protection …
popular with techies since it was created 10 years ago by Bill Pytlovany, one of the original
designers of AOL and a longtime open-source practitioner. The premier version, called WinPatrol Plus,
costs just $30 for a lifetime subscription, which includes all updates, and is designed for the average consumer.
WinPatrol takes a snapshot of your Windows run registry, and from then on blocks and
alerts you to any new executable program, such as a malicious backdoor, that tries to install itself on your hard drive.”
USA Today, March 2009


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Get a New Skin for Your PC


Skinit, Inc. is the industry leader in consumer personalization for electronic devices. Their online ordering and customization tools allow you to make your cell phone, MP3 player, laptop, PDA device, camera, or gaming device as unique as you are. Show your style, support a sports team, or truly express yourself with customized skins that you design.
Skinit has hundreds of designs, famous brand names in sports, entertainment, and art, and the special Customizer tool that lets you use design elements, select text, and upload your own images to create an entirely personalized skins.

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Free Roboform Trial!


FREE TRIAL! Still logging in by hand? Let Roboform log in for you! No keystrokes to track, no hassle for you.

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Synch Your Files Automatically – Try Free!


From the makers of Roboform, GoodSync synchronizes files between desktops, laptops, and external drives, and works over a network or the Internet.

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Save Money, Ink & Trees!


GreenPrint has designed software to save paper and ink which not only helps you with your printing costs but saves trees and resources to boot.

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Crucial Technology – Best Memory Prices & Selection


Nothing improves system performance more than more memory. Crucial makes the right memory upgrade easy to find, easy to buy, and easy to install.
Check out their memory now.

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Morpheus – Free Download


Morpheus Photo Morpher – Morph 2+ photos into one another. Transform pets, politicians, celebs, friends, etc. It’s hilarious! FREE DOWNLOAD.

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Reimage.com


Have a PC Problem that Nothing Else Will Fix?
Reimage.com’s instant, online, PC repair tool is a revolutionary new concept in PC repair. Run this Free Scan Now!

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Think Geek – Stuff for the Smart Masses


T-Shirts, Gadgets, Gifts and more for those who are passionate about technology.

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15% Off Compatible Inkjet Cartridges


123inkjets is a leading provider of discount printer ink and toner for
virtually every inkjet or laser printer on the market. They carry a
full line of printer inkjet cartridges, inkjet refill kits, laser
toner, fax toner and countless other printer supplies that allow you to
save money, without sacrificing quality.

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Try Goto Meeting Free for 30 Days!

•Demonstrate, present, collaborate – right from your PC.
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•Hold as many meetings as you want for as long as you want – for one low rate.
•Take advantage of the easiest and most affordable Web-conferencing solution available.



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