PC Pitstop Newsletter – December 2010 #2

December 22, 2010
PC Matic Cybersecurity

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	Tablets Quickly Replacing PCs? by Steve Hogan Some analysts expect tablet sales to cannibalize PC at a rate of 35%.
	Malware Disguised as Utilities by GFI Software Newly discovered malware is claiming to fix disk errors on a victim’s machine
	Boost Laptop Wifi Reception by Bob Rankin In the city or country, here is how to get a stronger wifi signal…
	Forging Email is Too Easy by Leo Notenboom We’ll look at why that is, what it means, and one approach to avoiding it.
	Merry Christmas Microsoft by Steve Hogan Santa is coming early with a big bag-o-patches for all the good little MSFT users.
	4G or Not 4G by John Dodge For now, my 4G decision is easy because Verizon has already made it for me.
	Life Without a Phone by Chris Pirillo 10 years ago, I could have gone without…my phone wasn’t smart at all.
	Great Wastes of Time by Steve Bass More of Steve’s all-time favorite timewasters.
	We Want You to Be Our Friend The Pit Crew Connect with us on Facebook and stay plugged into the latest PC tips & news.

	Submit Your Favorite Tip Each month we select the best of the tips submitted by the PC Pitstop community. Submit yours today for a chance to win.
	XP Can’t Detect Media? Automatically diagnose & repair XP problems with external media. Thanks, bob3160.
	Minimize Risk of File Loss A good alternative for those who do not have the time, or discipline to use 3rd party backup options, Thanks,8210 guy.
	Tips For Editing Pictures How to use Windows Photo Gallery to make changes to your pictures. Thanks, rosangela_1957 .

	File Extensions Library Our All New! File Extension Library is the internet’s most complete source for file extension information.
	Top 25 Best Loved PCs Netbook, laptop, desktop, and custom builds each have their own top 25 list in our satisfaction library.
	Top Drivers Library The newest drivers are presented to you in all their detailed glory. Make sure your PC is up to date.
	Process Library Check your PC against our running processes library to identify potential malicious processes and shut them down.

	Don’t All of Your PC Cables Look the Same How often have you been frustrated trying to find the right cable for your laptop, router, printer,etc… from a drawer full of cables? Stick’nGo takes the hassle out of identifying your valuable gear. Mention coupon code PC Pitstop for a Bonus Cable Label Pack.
	Optimize Your PC Hardware Today! Memory Upgrades, LCDs, Power Adapters, Batteries, Windows 7 & More. Speak with our knowledgeable sales team or visit SHOPbySYSTEM.com today!
	WinPatrol Plus 2010 Super Optimized WinPatrol Plus 2010 takes a snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge.

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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]
	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. Sign up for the newsletter here.
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