PC Pitstop Newsletter – February 2012

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Removing Crap from New PCs
by Rob Cheng

Your brand new PC is pre installed with a bunch of crap that you will never need.

Make Tech Easier
Recover a Windows Product Key
by Make Tech Easier

Resolve this issue without calling Microsoft tech support…

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Don’t Rely on System Restore
by Leo Notenboom

Why I avoid system restore completely & what I do instead.

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20 Best Windows Downloads

by Chris Pirillo

The Lockergnome community’s favorite Windows downloads for any new PC.

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The Truth About Discount Ink
by Bob Rankin

Can it ruin your printer? Void your warranty? Is quality lacking?

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Your Next PC Might Be a Tablet
by Woody Leonhard/Windows Secrets

Like it or not, tablets are changing the way the world works and plays.

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Change the Name of Your PC
by Dave Taylor

The easy way to change the name of your Windows 7 PC.

techlicious
Facebook Privacy Changes
by Techlicious

Make sure you understand the way Facebook’s privacy policy is evolving.

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Freeze Time on Your PC
by Dave’s Computer Tips

Cool freeware that creates a safe, secure virtual environment in which to work.

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Top 3 Online Backup Sites
by Windows Talk

What you need to know about the best online backup options.

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Waiting for 4G

by Enterprise CIO Forum

4G and all its wonders is still miles from John’s home.
    



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File Sharing World Rocked
by Steve Hogan

Feds closing in on torrent sites & torrent owners heading for the hills.

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5 Best MegaUpload Alternatives
by Burnworld

Five legit alternatives to MegaUpload for hosting & sharing important files.

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Delete ALL IE9 Cookies
by Windows Observer

Think you’re removing all of your IE9 cookies? Think again.

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Windows 7 Sticky Notes Tips
by TheWindowsClub

Learn how to make Sticky Notes in Windows 7 even more useful.

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10 Critical PC Security Tips
by Tips4PC

10 very common but often over looked computer security tips.

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3-Side Better Slides
by PowerPoint Tips

A quick way to improve slides that include text and photos.

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Make Live URLs Normal
The WordTips.net

Stop Word from automatically converting URLs into a hyperlinks.

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Delete Every X Rows Macro
by ExcelTips.net

A slick way to remove certain rows from the Excel data.

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Create Startup Repair Disk
Tip submitted by Dakeyras

How to create an important resource for repairing your Windows installation.

tip 3
Print Your Fonts
Tip submitted by Paultx

Print My Fonts allows you to find out what fonts are stored on your computer.

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Control Your Task Bar
Tip submitted by rosangela_1957

A simple way to customize ‘how and which’ icons show up on your taskbar.

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