PC Pitstop Newsletter – November 2010






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online backup
How Good is Online Backup?
by Rob Cheng

All hard drives crash…protect yourself and your data now.

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Dangers of Registry Cleaners
by Steve Hogan

Registry wreckers are everywhere. What should you avoid and what is better?

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Keep Your PC Safe Online
by Leo Notenboom

“Internet Safety” seems like an oxymoron. How to stay safe online.

registry cleaners
When PC Clean Up Goes Bad
by Bill Pytlovany

Why are these utilities arbitrarily deleting programs and registry values?

eliminate corrupt files messages
Windows – Corrupt File
by Steve Bass

Don’t repeat my beginner’s mistake. How to avoid this error.

mcafee problems
McAfee Hassles
by John Dodge

When 3 of your PCs start acting up, you look for the common culprit.

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The Free Satellite TV on PC Scam
by Bob Rankin

“Digital TV 4 PC” or anything similar…ALL THE SAME type of scamware.

Switching Browsers
Switching Browsers
by Chris Pirillo

How can you convince someone to stop using Internet Explorer? The answer is…

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by Pit Crew

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Tech Tips



tekzilla tip
Malware Minute: Search Poison
by GFI/Sunbelt

Newly discovered rogue security threats, search engine poison, and more.

tip 1
Windows Parental Controls

Use Windows to lock down your PC and control access for your kids. Thanks, patrick-kan.

tip 2
Caps Lock Warning Flash

How To make Windows 7 screen flash when Caps Lock Key is on. Thanks,IntelGuy.

tip 3
Guide to Proper Case Airflow

Is your PC having heat related issues…could be bad airflow. Thanks, Tx Redneck.



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