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03 Nov 2009 10:13
AVG 9 Review
AVG Technologies has been protecting computer users against viruses, spyware, and other malware since 1991. Its eponymous software, simply called "AVG" comes in a free version for personal "basic protection" use and a commercial version for "enhanced protection" use. The latest release is version 9. Let's take a look at AVG9 and see how it measures up to the security challenges looming online...
Posted by Bob Rankin on November 03, 2009 | Category: Anti-Virus
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02 Nov 2009 17:06
Geekly Update November 2
Here's your Geekly Update for the week of November 2nd, presented in small bytes. Get the scoop on gadgets & hardware, computer security, online happenings, social networking, web tech and search engines. Read on..
Posted by Bob Rankin on November 02, 2009 | Category:
The Droid Phone
There's a certain segment of the population that is addicted to gizmos and gadgets. They're always waiting for the Next Big Thing. Those people are anxiously awaiting November 6, 2009, when the Motorola/Verizon Droid smartphone will be released to the masses. If you can't wait to get one in your hands, here is a sneak preview of the latest in a succession of "iPhone killer" devices…
Posted by Bob Rankin on November 02, 2009 | Category: Gadgets
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29 Oct 2009 06:39
Replace Your Power Supply
"The fan inside my computer's power supply has started making an awful noise, and I'm afraid it's ready to bite the dust. Is it difficult to replace a power supply?"
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 28, 2009 | Category: Hardware
Geekly Update October 27
Here's your Geekly Update for the week of October 27th, presented in small bytes. Get the scoop on gadgets & hardware, computer security, online happenings, social networking, web tech and search engines. Read on...
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 28, 2009 | Category:
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28 Oct 2009 04:33
Internet Explorer 8 Versus Firefox
Should you use Internet Explorer version 8, or the new Firefox version 3.5? Which is better, faster, easier to use? Read on for my comparison of the latest versions of the two most popular browsers...
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 27, 2009 | Category: Browsers
Geekly Update October 20
Here's your Geekly Update for the week of October 20th, presented in small bytes. Get the scoop on gadgets & hardware, computer security, online happenings, social networking, web tech and search engines. Read on...
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 27, 2009 | Category: Tech News
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23 Oct 2009 21:40
Microsoft Security Essentials
"I just read something about a new security tool from Microsoft, that's supposed to be better than Windows Defender, which I use now. What is your recommendation?"
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 23, 2009 | Category: Security
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22 Oct 2009 20:07
Backup Your Mobile Phone
"Recently I lost my phone, and along with it, all my contacts, music, text messages and apps. It's been expensive and time consuming to reconstruct everything, so I'm looking for a way to back up all the data on my cell phone. What do you recommend?"
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 22, 2009 | Category: Backup
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21 Oct 2009 18:35
Windows Registry Errors
"When I start my computer, I always get some sort of 'error in registry' message. Things seem to work okay after that, but it makes me wonder if there is a problem that should be corrected. Will a registry cleaner fix this?"
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 21, 2009 | Category: Windows
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20 Oct 2009 21:39
Geekly Update October 20
Here's your Geekly Update for the week of October 13th, presented in small bytes. Get the scoop on gadgets & hardware, computer security, online happenings, social networking, web tech and search engines. Read on...
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 20, 2009 | Category: Tech News
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20 Oct 2009 01:39
Is Your Hard Drive Dying?
How long will your hard drive last? Is it giving you subtle signs that a data disaster is looming? How will you know when it's time to buy a new hard drive? Here are some things you can look for...
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 19, 2009 | Category:
Transfer Programs from XP or Vista to Windows 7
"I'm moving to Windows 7, but I'm worried about transferring all my existing programs to the new system. I would be a major hassle to re-install all my programs… what do you recommend?"
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 19, 2009 | Category: Windows 7
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15 Oct 2009 20:30
Print to File
"Often I compose a letter in Word, then paste the text into an email. But all the formatting (and sometimes images) are lost when my friends view it. Can I somehow capture in a file, exactly what WOULD appear on the printed page, then send that instead?"
Posted by Bob Rankin on October 15, 2009 | Category: Printing
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