PC Pitstop Newsletter – February 2012 #2

March 2, 2012
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	Google: Stop Following Me! by Rob Cheng Learn how to stop the unrelenting ads that following you.
	Fake Goods in Prime Ad Space by The Pit Crew A growing number of ads on Google & Ebay are promoting fake goods.
	Hiding Your Wireless Network by Leo Notenboom Does hiding your wireless network make you more secure?
	Is your AV a resource pig? by Woody Leonhard/Windows Secrets A comparison of resource usage among six popular, free antivirus apps.
	Keep Your Computer Quiet by Chris Pirillo Does your PC’s fan sound like a B-52 bomber coming in for a landing?
	How did my Email get hijacked? by Bob Rankin Learn how this could happen and what should you do.
	Change Boring Windows Logonby Make Tech Easier ‘Magically’ change your logon screen with the click of a mouse.
	Add a Clock to Your Desktop by Dave Taylor Learn how to add a clock & more cool gadgets to your Windows desktop.
	6 Funniest Sites Ever by Techlicious 6 sites that will make tears stream down your face.
	Manage Passwords, Multiple OS by Dave’s Computer Tips One program. All passwords. Multiple operating systems. Learn how!
	Recovering from Blue Screen by Windows Talk Steps to take when you encounter a BSOD on your system.
	Time for Chief Mobility Officer by Enterprise CIO Forum Ors need to consider their strategy for supporting mobile devices.

	Shop the Windows Store? by Windows Guides Microsoft is following Apple’s lead & adding an app store to its platform.
	Rejecting 3rd Party Crapware by Bill Pytlovany Why WinPatrol has never included 3rd party crap software in our setup…
	Time to Fix Privacy Issues by Windows Observer When are companies going to get it that privacy is the all important issue.
	Pin Files to Your Taskbar by TheWindowsClub Learn how to pin your user files or folders to the Windows 7 taskbar.
	What is a LAN? by Tips4PC What is a LAN (Local Area Network) & what can it do for you?
	Why Blu-Ray is Better by Burnworld Important design differences make Blu-ray discs superior to DVDs.
	How to Circle an Object by PowerPoint Tips Great way to emphasize & draw attention to an object on a Power Point slide.
	Default Date Formatting The WordTips.net To change the default date format in Word, you must do so in Windows.
	Print Multiple Page Charts by ExcelTips.net The best way to print Excel charts that contain very large amounts of data.
	YouTube TestTube Tip submitted by kburra Get a sneak peak at new YouTube tools before they are available to the public.
	Get High Quality Screen Caps Tip submitted by EssexBiker Quick and simple way to capture high quality images off of the web.
	Top 10 Remote Desktop Apps Tip submitted by Amir 10 great options for remotely managing files and troubleshooting from a far.

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ExcelTips Get tips, tricks & tutorials that help make you an Excel guru in ExcelTips, a free productivity newsletter. Sign up by using the simple sign-up form at the right side of the page linked here. Subscribe now for FREE.	PowerPoint Tips 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.
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.
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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]	RunningaVirtualCompany.com Discover important information about running a virtual company and great tips for being effective working from your house or in a virtual environment. Enjoy!Check it Out.
Windows Guides Windows Guides is a place for PC users, of all skill levels, to come and top up their Windows skills. Users can sign up for the regular newsletter filled with how-to guides and join the community of PC enthusiasts who want to take their understanding to the next level. Subscribe now for FREE.	Techlicious Founded by consumer tech guru, Suzanne Kantra, Techlicious is your daily scoop on everything from the best new applications to holiday shopping guides to step-by-step instructions for protecting your privacy on the Internet. Sign up for Suzanne’s email newsletter and get practical tips delivered right to your inbox every day. Subscribe now for FREE.
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