{"id":11259,"date":"2009-08-26T16:56:41","date_gmt":"2009-08-26T21:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=11259"},"modified":"2009-08-26T16:56:41","modified_gmt":"2009-08-26T21:56:41","slug":"pc-pitstop-newsletter-august-2009-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/pc-pitstop-newsletter-august-2009-2\/","title":{"rendered":"PC Pitstop Newsletter – August 2009 #2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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\n Back to School Shopping Tip<\/strong><\/a>
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\n Thinking about buying a new computer for the new school year? Perhaps you should think again or at least wait.
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\n Is Firefox Growth Real?<\/strong><\/a>
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\n All of these browser market share numbers are nothing more than a ‘best guess’.
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\n Do Kids Still Use Computers?<\/strong><\/a>
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\n A generation of tech savvy kids may no longer need computers. Where does your family fit in?
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\n The Other Browsers<\/strong><\/a>
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\n Internet Explorer and Firefox aside, people are using many other browsers. Should you switch?
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\n $100 for 1 Lucky Friend<\/strong><\/a>
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\n Log into Facebook and join the PC Pitstop group for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift certificate.
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\n XP Users Speak Out<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
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\n XP loyalists reveal why they won’t budge & why the alternatives leave them cold.
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\n Can you Put XP on a Vista PC?<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\n by Chris Pirillo<\/font><\/p>\n

\n Chris says there is hope for those who prefer a XP world.
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\n Facebook not for Everyone<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\n by Bill Pytlovany<\/font><\/p>\n


\n Facebook is a great communication tool, but it comes with its own host of dangers.
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\n 14 Smart and Free Websites<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\n by Steve Bass<\/font><\/p>\n


\n These websites are sure to come to your rescue in the future.
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\n Netbooks Don’t Work for Work<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\n by John Dodge<\/font><\/p>\n

\n 5 reasons why netbooks can’t be real work machines.
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The all new Optimize 3.0 is an incredibly powerful tool that will now do even more to instantly boost the speed,
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\n Building Your Own PC<\/strong><\/a><\/font><\/p>\n

\n First time builder? There are lots of things to consider before you choose new parts for a PC. Thanks from got the flavor.<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n Identify PC Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/font><\/p>\n

\n A huge chart of memory, ports, card slots, power connectors, and hard drives. Thanks bob3160.
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\n Speed up your menus & avoid unnecessary lags with this XP and Win 7 friendly tip. Thanks rosangela_1957.
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\n Record What your Hear<\/strong><\/a><\/font><\/p>\n

\n To record what you hear over you PC speakers or headset, use this tip from Corpsecrank.
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\n Top Drivers Library<\/strong><\/a><\/font><\/p>\n

\n The newest drivers are presented to you in all their detailed glory. Make sure your PC is up to date.
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\n Netbooks are super hot right now, so check out the top rated Netbooks from our OverDrive scan before you buy.
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\n Synch Your Files Automatically – Try Free!<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
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\n Lockergnome community newsletter, Pirillo’s Picks, features links to the best
\n discussions and blogs found around our various sites. Signing up is
\n free, and simple. Just send an email to: picks@lockergnome.com<\/a><\/font>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n Techbite Newsletter<\/strong><\/a>
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\n TechBite’s columnist Steve Bass
\nand PC World Contributing Editor publishes a free weekly newsletter
\nwith commentary on the technology products he loves, the strategies for
\ngetting the most out of them,and the gotchas that can cause computing
\nmisery. Sign up for the newsletter here<\/a>. <\/font>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n Technologizer’s T-Week is Harry McCracken’s weekly e-mail newsletter (delivered on Friday) with
\n highlights from Technologizer and original items. It’s timely, fun, and free–and you can
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\n If you find our newsletter interesting, perhaps a friend or colleague would as well.
\n Refer a friend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2008 PC Pitstop, LLC
\n (https:\/\/www.pcpitstop.com<\/a>)
\n was formed in February 2000, and offers users a unique way to make sure their PCs are running fast, stable and
\n secure–all through a free, Web-based interface.<\/font>
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Back to School Shopping Tip
\nIs Firefox Growth Real?
\nDo Kids Still Use Computers?
\nThe Other Browsers
\n$100 for 1 Lucky Friend
\nChris Pirillo Video: Can you Put XP on a Vista PC?
\nBits from Bill: Facebook not for Everyone
\nTechnologizer: XP Users Speak Out
\nTechBite: 14 Smart and Free Websites
\nThe Dodge Retort: Netbooks Don’t Work at Work
\nTip #1: Building Your Own PC
\nTip #2: Identify PC Parts
\nTip #3: Speed Up Menus
\nTip #4: Record What your Hear
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