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PC Pitstop Newsletter – December 2009

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    All New pcpitstop.com
    Black Screen of Death
    The Dodge Retort: PC/TV Habits
    Chris Pirillo: Skype Phone
    Bits from Bill: Facebook Apps Stealing Info
    Ask Leo: Help, Stolen Email Identity
    Technologizer: Windows 7 Survey Results
    TechBite: 5 Net Tricks to Save You Money
    Tekzilla Tip: Rein In Your System Tray
    Tip #1: Security Tab in XP
    Tip #2: Synch People & Contacts
    Tip #3: Google Power to MSFT Office
    PC Pitstop Driver Library

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Chris Pirillo Video: Skype Phone

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There are hundreds – if not thousands – of services that allow you to chat in real time. The one that tends to rule the roost is Skype. Nearly everyone seems to have a Skype account these days. Let’s say you have a Skype account, but you’re traveling. Yet, you still want to get ahold of your contacts without having to pay a lot of money to do so. What you need is a device that allows you to access your Skype account over Wi-Fi, instead of using a computer!

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PC Pitstop Newsletter – November 2009 #2

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    The Dodge Retort: Twitter, Facebook fertile phishing grounds
    Ask Leo: Secure Delete – What is it and do I need it?
    Chris Pirillo: How to Convert Cassettes to MP3
    Bits from Bill: Verizon Droid Day One
    Technologizer: 25 Most Notable Quotes in Tech History
    Use Your Droid as a Modem…Tethering
    TechBite: Fixes for 3 PC Annoyances
    Tip #1: Create Windows 7 Themes
    Tip #2: Float your Hard Drive LED
    Tip #3: Information about your Hardware
    PC Pitstop Driver Library

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Chris Pirillo Video: How to Convert Cassettes to MP3

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One of the first pieces of hardware I ever remember lusting after was a cassette player. I was pretty young back then, and a cassette player was innovative! As I got a little older, making “mix tapes” for girls you liked was all the rage. I enjoyed being able to record things, and play them back. These days, we take audio and video recording for granted. Back then… it was really high tech stuff!

I still have several of my old cassettes. I want to start archiving those memories into MP3 format, so that I can save them. There’s a few different ways that you can accomplish this, using various pieces of hardware. The folks at ThinkGeeksent me something that will help me do this easily…

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PC Pitstop Newsletter – November 2009

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    95 Freeware Titles Loved Worldwide
    Chris Pirillo: Software Install Made Easy
    Bits from Bill: How Apple Failed MAC
    Ask Leo: Keep Your Shared Info Private
    Technologizer: Classic PCs vs New PCs
    The Droid Experience
    TechBite: Use the Web to Find Anyone
    The Dodge Retort: First Impressions of Droid
    Windows 7 Migration Surge
    Tip #1: Must Have Word Tip from MVP
    Tip #2: Ensure Facebook Privacy
    Tip #3: Turn Pictures into Posters
    PC Pitstop Driver Library

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The Migration to Windows 7

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The long awaited official launch of Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system has come and gone. On October 22, 2009, Windows 7 hit the retail shelves. The initial media blitz and the launch parties are now just a fading memory. The early reports appear that folks are generally very positive concerning Microsoft’s newest operating system.

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Chris Pirillo Video: How to Install Your Favorite Windows Software

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The easiest ways to get programs these days is to download them. When I was getting started with software, you had to actually go to a store and buy them. The Internet didn’t really even exist back then! There’s software available for any platform these days, but this video is all about Windows… and the ease with which you can install programs using Ninite.

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PC Pitstop Newsletter – October 2009 #2

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    Bits from Bill: Should You Upgrade to Windows 7 Now?
    Windows 7 – The Faster Version
    The Dodge Retort: Hopeful for Windows 7, But…
    Chris Pirillo: Windows 7 Security
    Ask Leo: My PC was Stolen, What Now?
    TechBite: 5 Tools to Tickle Your PCs Fancy
    Technologizer: Worst PC in America Slideshow
    Tip #1: Admin at Welcome screen
    Tip #2: Get Back the Classic Taskbar
    Tip #3: Install Windows Backup on XP
    PC Pitstop Driver Library

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