{"id":26443,"date":"2011-12-07T11:27:43","date_gmt":"2011-12-07T16:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=26443"},"modified":"2012-03-01T20:27:04","modified_gmt":"2012-03-01T20:27:04","slug":"pc-pitstop-newsletter-december-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/pc-pitstop-newsletter-december-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"PC Pitstop Newsletter – December 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nMalware Triggers Printer Fires?<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
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\nMillions of printers are open to devasting and dangerous malware infections.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nChrome Blows Past Firefox<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
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\nRecovering from a Bad Virus<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
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\nWhy is Your PC Slow?
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\nby Chris Pirillo<\/font><\/p>\n
\nThe fix might be easier than trashing the old PC in favor of a shiny new one.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nPC Maintenance for Grandmas<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\nby Windows Talk<\/font><\/p>\n
\nSimple tips to help keep your computer working well for years to come.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nIs Chrome the Best Browser?<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\nby Bob Rankin<\/font><\/p>\n
\nWhy it might be time to leave IE and FireFox in the dust.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Blu-Ray Worth the Upgrade<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
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How to Change Tab Height<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
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\nCan’t be done within Excel, but you can tweak Windows to help.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Do You Have a Crashplan?<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\nby Daves Computer Tips<\/font><\/p>\n
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Does WiFi Nuke Your Fertility?<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\nby Techlicious<\/font><\/p>\n
\nA new study suggests that laptops connected to Wi-Fi may harm manhood.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4 Ways to Protect Your Network<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\nby Make Tech Easier<\/font><\/p>\n
\nHold your own against those who want to attack your Windows network.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nExtend the Life of WinXP<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\nby Woody Leonhard\/Windows Secrets<\/font><\/p>\n
\nHow to extend the life of your Windows XP as long as possible.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Recycle Your Old Gadgets<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
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Creating PPT Graphics<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\nby PowerPoint Tips<\/font><\/p>\n
\nCreate your own graphics & icons for PowerPoint using clip art.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nPredictions for 2012
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\nWireless Network Watcher<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\nTip submitted by patrick-kan<\/font><\/p>\n
\nThis small utility displays a list of all PCs & devices connected to your WiFi network<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nFind & remove duplicate files<\/strong><\/a><\/font>
\nTip submitted by rosangela_1957<\/font><\/p>\n
\nA free way to quickly find & remove duplicate files, folders and music.<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Make Tech Easier<\/strong><\/a>
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  • Chrome Blows Past Firefox<\/li>\n
  • Recovering from a Bad Virus<\/li>\n
  • Why is Your PC Slow?<\/li>\n
  • PC Maintenance for Grandmas<\/li>\n
  • Is Chrome the Best Browser?<\/li>\n
  • Blu-Ray Worth the Upgrade<\/li>\n
  • How to Change Tab Height<\/li>\n
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  • 4 Ways to Protect Your Network<\/li>\n
  • Extend the Life of WinXP<\/li>\n
  • Recycle Your Old Gadgets<\/li>\n
  • Creating PPT Graphics<\/li>\n
  • Predictions for 2012<\/li>\n
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