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The PC Matic Blog

PC Matic Blog

PC Matic gets better everyday. Each time you open the program changes that have been made behind the scenes will be available for you to use. That’s the beauty of PC Matic and Cloud computing. We’re reading your suggestions everyday and putting them into action.

Check today’s blog to see what improvements have been added.

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Extreme PC Makeover #1

Slow doesn’t begin to describe Rocky’s 2003 Dell Latitude. Just opening a program took minutes. Working with this system would send most users to the closest electronics store and according to Rocky, that’s where he’s heading. He’s willing to give PC Matic a try before sending his system to the big recycling bin in the sky.

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Bits from Bill Pytlovany: Get the Most from your Expensive Software

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By Bill Pytlovany

Do you ever find yourself telling people that you know just enough to do what you need with Microsoft Word or Excel and nothing more? It’s very common that most folks learn only what they “need” to use and that’s all they know.

I have a few very powerful and expen$ive programs like Photoshop, and Microsoft Office. I frequently find myself telling friends, “I know this program can do so much more but I probably only use 5% of its capability”. Over the years I may be up to 10% but I’m certainly under utilizing features that could both make me more productive and make me look more professional.

My open question to readers today is “How do you learn to use your software? Do you want to learn more?” Currently we have a number of resources available but they’re so underutilized it’s a shame.

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Ask Leo: Is it safe to let my browser remember passwords?

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By Leo Notenboom

If I consider my computer to be physically secure, am I reasonably safe
letting Firefox remember my passwords (without using a master password), or am
I being incredibly stupid to do that? What if I do use a master password?

I certainly wouldn’t say incredibly stupid at all. But it’s definitely an
additional risk, and one that needs to be understood.

But you’re correct in considering physical security first. The problem is
that people often assume they have more physical security than they actually
do.

And master passwords? Well, they’re nice, but they too have their
limitations.

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