PC Pitstop Newsletter – July 2010
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July 2010
Windows XP SP2 Support Ends Today
Microsoft has ended support for the long time king of Windows operating systems, Windows XP SP2. It’s a simple thing, says Microsoft, just upgrade to Windows 7.
Today marks the end of security updates for Windows XP SP2 as Microsoft pushes users to Windows 7. Funny but there’s not so much as a mention of that plague known as Windows Vista.
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Bits from Bill Pytlovany: Remove Your Anti-Virus Security Software
By Bill Pytlovany
What happens when you have four different security programs installed on a computer? It’s a lot like watching a slow turtle crossing the street. You sit, you wait, you stare and most of the time there’s a crash before it’s over.
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Technologizer: The State of iPad Satisfaction
By Harry McCracken
Six thousand owners of Apple’s tablet tell us what they think–and the news is good.
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Dodge Retort: Why don’t I love my iPad?
By John Dodge
Well, I’ve had the iPad for a month and I am supposed to love it. Guess what? I don’t know quite what to do with it.
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Chris Pirillo: Portable Keyboard Fits in Your Pocket
By Chris Pirillo
If you’re someone who wants a physical keyboard to use with your device, you might want to look at the Magic-Pro. It’s a full keyboard with a touchpad that actually rotates and works in either direction. It’s one of the only pieces of hardware that’s able to do that. It connects by way of a 2.4 GHz wireless network and will fit in your pocket!
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TechBite: Why I Said No to Free Off-The-Air Reception
By Steve Bass
No doubt, watching a TV show or mobile in high definition is miraculous. The picture is sharper than sharp (so much so that like it or not, you can see the pores on an actor’s face).
I’m a DirecTV subscriber, but I’m too cheap to pay their extra fee for high definition service, so I decided to try an HDTV indoor antenna.
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Ask Leo: Are You Ready for Your PC to Be Stolen?
By Leo Notenboom
I discuss backing up and encryption, and why I believe you need both.
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Tekzilla Tip: Stop Distractions From Your PC’s Monitor
Need to focus on a task without all those other open windows distracting you? On today’s Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to use CinemaDrape to close out everything except your most important task.
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5 Reasons I Hate my iPod
Ever since I was a kid, I have loved music. All types of music. You name it, and I got it. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Easy Listening, Gospel, Country, Soul, Rap, Funk, Latin, Brazilian. At this point in my life, I have a monster music collection. But this is not about my musical tastes, this is about my iPod. Or I should say iPods.
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