PC Pitstop Newsletter – March 2010 Read More »
I can’t wait to get the whole story on this. Where did they originate? How did they perform? How does Windows identify them? Were they throw away i7 cores? I’ve got way more questions than answers and something tells me this is going to be a longer story than the recent Toyota tale.
NewEgg ships counterfiet Intel Processors Read More »
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.
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.
Extreme PC Makeover #1 Read More »
By Chris Pirillo
My finger is very secure! It’s attached to my body. However, PC PitStop community member Bob wrote in to ask about fingerprint sensors on his laptop. He’s been having trouble since updating from Vista to Windows 7.
Chris Pirillo Video: Fingerprint Security Hardware Read More »
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.
Bits from Bill Pytlovany: Get the Most from your Expensive Software Read More »
By Harry McCracken
How can Microsoft keep Windows relevant? We asked journalists, technologists, and former Microsoft employees that simple question, and got an array of answers.
Technologizer: The Future of Windows Read More »
By Steve Bass
I wrote about “plus addressing” years ago in PC World. It’s a trick to spot where spam is coming from and stop it from landing in your inbox. Basically, you use a unique e-mail address when you sign up for a newsletter or Web service. If you start receiving spam at that distinct e-mail address, you know it’s been compromised.
TechBite: 2 Weapons to Fight Spam Read More »
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.
Ask Leo: Is it safe to let my browser remember passwords? Read More »
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