PC Pitstop Newsletter – August 2011

August 4, 2011
PC Matic Cybersecurity

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	The Most Secure Browser by Bob Rankin Only one browser succeeded at blocking over 90% of malicious links.
	A PC Just for Banking? by Leo Notenboom A dedicated machine is one approach to improving online banking security.
	Microsoft Serious About Mobile by Steve Hogan Touting 500 improvements, the new mobile OS is what fans have waited for.
	Downloading Streaming Video by Fred Langa/Windows Secrets How to watch YouTube clips and other streaming media when you’re offline
	15 Cool Extensions for Google+ by Make Tech Easier Chrome extensions that make using Google+ a better experience.
	Is LCD or LED Right for You? by Chris Pirillo What is the difference between LCD and LED screens?
	A Devious Malware Attack by Leo Notenboom A common attack vector for malware is via malicious or hacked websites.
	Truth About Windows 7 DRM by Win7News Many folks will never use Windows 7 because of the horrible, heinous DRM.
	Introducing DroidPatrol by Bill Pytlovany Access the WinPatrol PLUS database from your Droid for just $1.99.

	Privacy. What Privacy? by GFI Vipre Who is really to blame for the demise of the individual’s right to privacy.
	Sys Restore is a Poor Backup by Daves Computer Tips What does System Restore do & why it isn’t a great backup method.
	Not Too Late to Save a Vista PC by Windows Talk Chances are your Vista PC can be upgraded to make it perform better.
	6 Step PowerPoint Makeover by Powerpoint Tips How to quickly make a presentation look better without changing the content.
	Bad Shortcuts Tip submitted by evilfantasy Clean up bad shortcuts on your PC with this cool freeware.
	IE Favorites Organizer Tip submitted by EssexBiker An easier way to organize your IE favorites
	Windows and Raw Files Tip submitted by nisy A new camera codec pack that offers support for the RAW file format.
	Submit a Tip by The Pit Crew Each month we select the best of the tips submitted by the PC Pitstop community.
	Join Us on Facebook by The Pit Crew Connect with us on Facebook and stay plugged into the latest PC tips & news.

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Windows Secrets Insider tips, authoritative how-tos, security best practices, and more. The weekly Windows Secrets Newsletter brings you essential tips for Windows, applications, and computing on the Internet. Subscribe now for FREE.	Windows Talk WindowsTalk provides access to the best Windows & PC resources available, along with great information about new technologies and help in resolving PC related issues.Subscribe now for FREE.
Ask Leo Sign up for Leo Notenboom’s Answers Newsletter and get FREE weekly updates via email with the latest answers, updates and pointers, and even some tips, tricks and fun information you won’t find anywhere else. Subscribe now for FREE	Make Tech Easier Free computer tech support and tons of computer tips and tricks, including: troubleshooting your computer, optimizing operating system performance simplifying tasks, software review and plenty of cool stuff. Subscribe now for FREE.
Boost Your Internet IQ Sign up for the AskBob Updates and get priority notification about new Internet tips and ideas to keep your computer running smoother and faster. It’s FREE… join over 30,000 others and sign up today… Subscribe now for FREE	Daves Computer Tips The FREE twice monthly newsletter is chock full of current information to make your computing life easier. Specific help for new or inexperienced Windows users & answers to user problems. Subscribe now for FREE.
Lockergnome The Lockergnome 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]	Ellenfinkelstein.com PowerPoint tips and tutorials, presentation skills best practices, design techniques, and more. The weekly PowerPoint Tips Newsletter brings you everything you need to know to manage PowerPoint and present more effectively Subscribe now for FREE.
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 forgetting the most out of them,and the gotchas that can cause computing misery. Subscribe now for FREE.	Win7News The world’s first and largest weekly B2C-zine uniquely focused on the many millions of new and current Microsoft Windows 7 users. Win7News keeps members of the Windows 7 community informed of what is happening with the latest Windows OS. Subscribe now for FREE.
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.	GFI Labs Blog Find the latest spyware, adware and virus news on the award winning GFI Blog. Learn more about the current threat landscape & dig deeper into some of the most dangerous and complicated threats out there. Learn more here.

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