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Category: Windows 7 (4)
- Upgrade Advisor For Windows 7
  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. Download to find out what hardware / software upgrade(s) you may require. Results for both 32bit and 64bit systems - x86 / x64.
- Operating Systems
  Choose between Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate. 32 bit or 64 bit. Faster To Find virtually anything on your PC - from documents to songs to email.
- How To Set Up Parental Controls (Windows 7)
  How To Set Up Parental Controls (Windows 7) - Instructions and Tips on how to set up Parental Controls in Windows 7.
- How To Speed Up Windows 7
  How To Speed Up Windows 7 - Computer Tips to Speed Up Your Windows 7 with Computer Hacks and Driver Updates.
Category: File Formats (4)
- Convert PDF To ePUB
  Convert PDF To ePUB, Office formats, HTML, Plain Text, and Images with great ease and preservation.
- Tips for Microsoft Word
  Microsoft Word - Simple features which can make a difference for getting the most out of Microsoft Word. Here's a list of some easy tips for Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
  Installing the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack you will be able to open, edit, and save files using the file formats in newer versions of Microsoft Office.
- How To Open Zip Files
  A ZIP file contains one or more files that have been compressed to reduce file size. Learn how to quickly and easily open (extract) zipped data.
Category: Computer Memory (2)
- Installing Computer Memory
  Installing Computer Memory - Video Tutorials showing how easy it is to upgrade and install new computer memory for you Desktop PC or Laptop/Notebook.
- Upgrading Computer Memory
  Upgrading Computer Memory - A simple memory (RAM) upgrade can give you what you're looking for, at a fraction of the price of a new system.
Category: Printers (3)
- HP Security Flaw
  Lawsuit against Hewlett-Packard alleges that the company sold LaserJet printers that it knew had a security flaw in them that allows hackers to steal data.
- Ink Cartridges Predetermined Shut Down
  HP and Lexmark consumers with inkjet printers may find that their ink cartridges are no longer working as the manufacturers have designed them to shut down.
- Printer Errors
  If you receive a printer error message every time you try to print, it is recommended that you perform simple troubleshooting steps, like the ones above.
Category: Computer Security (14)
- DNS Internet Blackout
  DNS Internet Blackout. Feds to pull down temporary DNS fix on March 8, machines infected with DNSChanger Trojan won't be able to access the Web.
- Port 139 NetBIOS
  Port 139 NetBIOS is the single most dangerous port on the Internet. "File and Printer Sharing" on a Windows machine runs through this port.
- Bypassing the BIOS
  Accessing the BIOS - If you forgot your BIOS password, try some of the backdoor passwords from our list which may help you in bypassing the BIOS passwords.
- Accessing the BIOS
  A list of common key combinations for accessing the BIOS on specific computers. BIOS passwords are used to prevent modification of the BIOS settings.
- Mystery Code: ‘Son of Stuxnet’?
  The worm that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear program has spread to eight countries, but there’s still disagreement on whether it is, the Son of Stuxnet.
- Hire The Hackers!
  Hire the hackers! Misha Glenny leaves no stone unturned in his excavation of criminal globalization. Anonymous, a group of politically motivated hackers.
- DigiNotar Bankruptcy
  DigiNotar Bankruptcy - The announcement that DigiNotar has filed for voluntary bankruptcy was made today by its US parent company VASCO Data Security Int'l.
- Stuxnet: Cracking The Code
  Stuxnet: Cracking Virus The Code - We don't want Iran to get the Bomb. Opinion is that the Mossad was involved, but that the leading force was the USA.
- Canon’s Devious Tool
  Canon’s Devious Tool - Has gone beyond its boundaries as it has developed a Software Tool that can access your networks and decrypt your network keys.
- Disclosure Sites Security
  Online security is very poor and security peddlers and product distributors are concealing this deficiency to capitalize on the popularity of the Internet.
- Security Center Warning Message
  Do you find the Windows Security Message in your task bar annoying even though you an antivirus program installed? Video tutorial to remove the warning.
- Wi-Fi Hot Spots
  Wi-Fi Hot Spot Safety Tips - Be aware that Wi-Fi hot spots are never secure and that potential hackers are hanging out in these same networks.
- What are Botnets?
  Botnets are networks of infected computers that are grouped together that propagate viruses, send spam, and carry out attacks that cause web sites to crash.
- Window Washer
  Window Washer - a 'must have' privacy software tool to protect your on-line privacy. Erases all traces of your internet sessions. Don't Bank without it.
Category: Internet (9)
- ACTA Signatories
  ACTA Signatories. The United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea signed the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.
- Rogers Throttling Internet Speed
  Rogers Throttling Internet Speed. Rogers Communications is breaking the law by deliberately slowing down certain types of Internet traffic, says CRTC.
- SOPA Bypass Plugin
  SOPA Bypass Plugin - Soapy is a free Fire Fox plugin that allows users to go to web sites banned under SOPA — making SOPA, if it is passed, moot.
- Perfect Storm of Internet Censorship
  Governments around the world are using fears over cyber attacks as an excuse to crack down on the internet freedoms of their own populations.
- Getting On The Internet
  Getting on the Internet for the first time, and before you start surfing around, download and install an Internet security program as soon as possible.
- Firefox Plugin Container Issue
  Firefox Plugin Container causing Firefox to freeze. If you're experiencing periodic freezing of your Firefox web browser, visit Mozilla's plugin update service.
- Firefox Keeps Crashing
  Firefox Keeps Crashing - Check out Firefox Plumber. It's a portable application that will plug the memory leaks and prevent your Firefox browser from crashing.
- Alternative Web Browsers
  3 alternative browsers that may be the better choice for your needs. ZipZap, SlimBrowser, and Lunascape offer better security and parental controls.
- Stop The Meter On Your Internet Use
  Canadian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are about to impose usage-based billing on YOU. Please visit StopTheMeter.ca and sign the petition.
Category: Privacy (20)
- Watching The Watchers
  Watching The Watchers. Collusion is an add-on for Firefox that allows you to see all the third parties that are tracking your movements on the Web.
- Delete YouTube History
  Delete YouTube History. How you can remove all items from your YouTube History and stop your YouTube History from being recorded in the future.
- Delete Web History
  Delete Web History. How you can remove all items from your Web History and stop your Web History from being recorded in the future.
- Online Privacy is Terrorism
  Online Privacy is Terrorism. Overly concerned about privacy? You are considered by the FBI to be suspicious and potentially engaged in terrorist activities.
- Facebook Is Mass Surveillance
  Facebook Is Mass Surveillance. The father of free software philosophy speaks of evil developers, spying social networks, the legitimacy of Anonymous.
- Warrantless Access to Users' Data
  Warrantless Access to Users' Data. District court judge ruled against (Twitter) online privacy which now allows U.S. Government access to Users Data.
- CIA Following Facebook, Twitter
  The CIA is following Twitter tweets, up to 5 million a day, and pores over Facebook, newspapers, local radio stations, and Internet chat rooms.
- Kindle Worst Than Facebook
  Kindle Worst Than Facebook - Kindle Fire processes used to 'speed things up' are setting off privacy alarm bells...it records everything you do on the web.
- Facebook Tracking After Logging Out
  Facebook Tracking After Log Out - Facebook tracks websites its users visit when they have logged out of its networking site. Learn to delete flash cookies.
- Death of Privacy
  Death of Privacy - Cell phone's Big Brother’s best friend. Personal data being gathered on the web means bigger profits and is being shared with the police.
- Stop Online Spying
  Stop Online Spying - The Canadian government is trying to ram through anti-Internet surveillance laws that will invade your privacy and cost you money.
- Rogers Privacy Abuses
  Rogers Privacy Abuses - Rogers technical representatives have access to your passwords, network keys, credit card along with all your personal information.
- Dangerous Cybercrime Treaty
  Canadian legislation paves the way to blanket, and perpetual gag orders that will apply by default to the most invasive of the seizure powers it authorizes.
- Facebook: New Privacy Controls
  Users can now insist on pre-approval when it comes to tagging photos. This won't affect whether friends can add photos, only whether their names are attached.
- Firefox Better Privacy Add-On
  Firefox Better Privacy Add-On - A quick 'how-to' tutorial for deleting Flash Cookies from your computer. Also known as Local Shared Object files or LSO's.
- How To Delete Flash Cookies
  How To Delete Flash Cookies - For users who are concerned about their online privacy, here's a few options on how to delete flash cookies, Local Shared Objects.
- How To Leave Facebook
  Leaving Facebook isn't as easy at it may appear. Due to the commercial aspects of Facebook, they are reluctant to let you go. Try Web 2.0's Suicide Machine.
- Government Demands User Data
  The Canadian government asked Google to hand over user data 38 times between July and December of 2010, according to a new report.
- Startpage: Private Search Engine
  Startpage: The World's Most Private Search Engine solidifies its position as the privacy leader by standing firm on its promise to not collect user data.
- Tracked, Traced, and Databased
  The war on terror is a worldwide endeavor that has spurred massive investment into the global surveillance industry - war on "liberty and privacy."
Category: Cloud Computing (2)
- Cloud-Powered Facial Recognition
  Cloud-Powered Facial Recognition - By harnessing the wealth of cloud-based data, researchers are taking facial recognition technology to unprecedented levels.
- DropBox
  DropBox - Share, Sync, and Back-up files of any size or type. Automatically create shareable online photo galleries. Share between Windows, Mac, and Linux OS.
Category: Mac (10)
- Apple Trojan Exploits Word
  Apple Trojan Exploits Word - A second variant of the Mac OS X Trojan referred to as Backdoor.OSX.SabPub.a or SX/Sabpab-A is exploiting a Microsoft Word…
- Apple Flashback Virus
  Apple Flashback Virus shows that Mac computers no longer safe from virus and malware. You should start protecting your Mac using an AntiVirus.
- Apple Shortcuts: Boot Codes
  Apple Shortcuts: Boot Codes - Troubleshoot and/or repair your Apple computer system you'll need to make use of Mac's boot commands and shortcuts.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Mac OS X
  Keyboard Shortcuts: Mac OS X - System Startup, Finder Windows, Menu Commands, Universal Access, Mouse Keys, Screen Captures, Other Commands, Action.
- Run Windows On A Mac
  Thinking of buying a Mac, but still want to use Windows? Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac is simply the world's bestselling, top-rated, for running Windows on a Mac.
- Macs Targetted By Crimeware Toolkit
  Security experts are warning that the first-ever automated do-it-yourself crimeware kit that targets Apple OS X computers is now for sale on underground forums.
- Apple: Mobile Device Tracking
  Apple released a statement that claims the data collection is caused by a software bug that will be remediated in a soon to be issued update to the iOS.
- Made In China
  Factories making Apple iPads and iPhones in China are forcing staff to sign pledges not to commit suicide, as workers are killing themselves.
- MAC Trojan Virus
  New MAC Trojan Virus called the BlackHole RAT is a variant of the Remote Access Trojan on Windows. The malware is not yet completed, but already doing damage.
- MAC OS X Anti Virus
  Panda Antivirus for Mac OS X is a complete and powerful anti virus that protects users from malware in Mac environments including iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch.
Category: Email (1)
- Outlook sending multiple email copies?
  The cause of this continual resending of the same email is a corrupt .PST file. Here's a quick little 'How To' tutorial to help you remedy the issue.
Category: Maintenance (6)
- Alternative Method To Enter Safe Mode
  Alternative Method To Enter Safe Mode - Instead of F5 or F8 you will need to execute a command line, (msconfig), and alter the BOOT.INI start-up options.
- Back Up Files
  Back Up Files - A data backup routine serves two purposes, it protects your data, and if stored properly it provides disaster recovery.
- Slow Computer?
  Slow Computer? The root causes of a PC slowing down are fragmentation and corruption problems that can be easily fixed with the right tools.
- Bloatware Remover
  Bloatware Remover - Is your computer running slowly? Learn how to remove the pre-installed software / bloatware that comes with new computers.
- Remove Computer Programs
  Remove Computer Programs. Revo Uninstaller Pro helps you to uninstall software and remove unwanted programs installed on your computer, fast and easy.
- Speed Up Your PC
  How to use the tools available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP to help make your computer faster, maintain efficiently, and help safeguard privacy.
Category: SATA Drivers (1)
- SATA HD Drivers
  Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer. Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected to your computer.
Category: Virus Removal (6)
- Avast Sandbox Feature
  Avast Sandbox Feature. Avast! antivirus has a feature that opens a Sandbox environment when it detects a suspicious file or program. Watch the video.
- Antivirus For Windows PC's
  Antivirus For Windows PC's - Avast Free Antivirus outperforms their competitors´ paid-for products in independent tests, leading in both security and speed.
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
  Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
- Microsoft System Sweeper
  Create a bootable CD or USB drive to remove malware, virus and rootkit infections when you can't start or install an anti virus program.
- File Scan - Avast 7
  How to Scan Individual Files using Avast 7 Anti virus - Protect your computer and your identity, simply conduct a virus scan on the individual file.
- Boot Scan - Avast 7
  How to Conduct a Boot Scan using Avast 7.0 Anti virus. When you're unable to scan due to a virus infection, use the Boot Scan method to remove the infections.
Category: eBooks (4)
- Computer Security Threat Report
  Cyber criminals prey on our curiosity, and perhaps our vulnerability and gullibility, and use psychological traps to profit from unsuspecting technology users.
- Computer Antivirus Software Comparative
  Compare all of the latest Antivirus Software. If you plan to buy an Anti-Virus, please visit the vendor's site and evaluate by downloading a trial version.
- Computer Safety In The Cloud
  The era of “cloud computing” offers many benefits, including lower IT costs and greater flexibility for businesses as well as new and easier ways to…
- Computer Home Networking
  Home users need to maintain a basic level of network defense and hygiene for both themselves and their family members when accessing the Internet.
Category: Windows (7)
- XP Support Ends
  XP Support Ends - Support for Windows XP will end on April 8th, 2014. But XP will live on as apps written for or with it have become legacy software that users…
- Internet Explorer 'Silent' Updates
  Internet Explorer 'Silent' Updates will begin from January 2012. Users will be automatically updated to the latest version of the (IE) browser.
- Change Desktop Folder Appearance
  Change Desktop Folder Appearance. How to method to change the appearance of your desktop folders. Select from Windows default icons, or create your own.
- Webroot Window Washer - Review
  Webroot Window Washer - Video Review / Tutorial. Webroot Window Washer now supports Microsoft's Windows 7, Vista and XP Operating System (32 and 64 bit)
- Create A Windows "Kill Task" Icon
  Create a Windows "Kill Task" Icon. Instead of using 'Crtl+Alt+Del' to end a non-responsive application, simply create a End Tasks Desktop Icon.
- Disable Windows Desktop Cleanup Wizard
  Disable Windows Desktop Cleanup Wizard - Watch the video or follow the simple Windows text path to disable the desktop clean up wizard.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Windows
  Keyboard Shortcuts: Windows - General Shortcuts, Windows Explorer, Dialog Box, Accessibility, Windows Natural Keyboard and Text Editing Shortcuts.
Category: Software (5)
- Photo / Picture Recovery
  Photo / Picture Recovery - How to Recover that Photo, Picture or File You Deleted Accidentally - Recuva Photo Recovery.
- Rogue Spyware Programs
  Rogue Spyware Programs deceives or misleads users into paying for fake or simulated removal of malware, but instead introduces malware to the computer.
- Flash Cookie Cleaner
  Flash Cookie Cleaner. Flash cookies store information about your Web browsing habits and other private data you may not want to share.
- Media Player Classic
  Media Player Classic supports virtually all the popular video file formats and codecs, including MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, H.64 HD formats, DVD file container VOB.
- K Lite Codec Pack
  K Lite Mega Codec pack is an all-in-one solution that allows you to record and playback various video file formats that are currently used in popular movies.
Category: Scams (4)
- Spam: Hotmail Live Account Has Exceeded
  Spam: Hotmail Live Account has exceeded its limit and needs to be verified, if not verified within 24 hours, we shall suspend your account. Click here.
- Spam: Verify Hotmail Account
  There's been a rash of spam requests from spammer phishing for your personal information. Under the guise of being Hotmail, but they appear to be re-re's
- Domain Registry Of Canada Scam
  Domain Registry Of Canada has been running a long Domain Name Expiration Notice Scam for years. Here's a copy of the fake Domain Registry form.
- HDMI Cable Scam
  HDMI Cable Scam - No longer enjoy the huge margins back in the days of ,000 plasma screens stores are now adding high-profit extras on to the core purchase.
Category: Glossary (25)
- Computer Acronyms
  Computer Acronyms - Find out what the meanings are for the acronyms, abbreviations, initials, lingo, jargon or slang and what they stand for in computer terms.
- Computer Terms (A)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (A) - Access, Access Point, ActiveX, ADSL, Adware, AGP, AIFF, Alert Box, Android, ANSI, API, Application, Archive, ASCII, ATA.
- Computer Terms (B)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (B) - Backside Bus, Backup, Bandwidth, Beta Software, BIOS, Bitrate, BitTorrent, Boot, Boot Disk, Boot Sector, Boot Sequence.
- Computer Terms (C)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (C) - Cable Modem, Cache, Captcha, Card Reader, CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, Certificate, CGI, Checksum, Chip, Chipset, Clipboard.
- Computer Terms (D)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (D) - Dashboard, Data, Data Management, Data Transfer Rate, Data Type, Database, DDR, DDR2, DDR3, Debug, Default, Defragment.
- Computer Terms (E)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (E) - E-Book, EPUB, E-commerce, Email, EIDE, Encryption, End User, Ethernet, Excel, Expansion Card, External Hard Drive, Extranet.
- Computer Terms (F)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (F) - FAQ, FAT32, Fiber-Optic Cable, File, File Extension, File Format, File System, Filename, Finder, Firewall, Firewire, Flash.
- Computer Terms (G)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (G) - Gamma Correction, Gateway, GIF, Gigabyte, Gigahertz, GIS, Google, GPS, Graphics, Graphics Card, GUI, GUID
- Computer Terms (H)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (H) - Hacker, Halftone, Hard Copy, Hard Disk, Hard Drive, Hardware, HDMI, HDTV, HDV, Heat Sink, Hertz, Heuristic, Hexadecimal.
- Computer Terms (I)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (I) - I/O, ICANN, ICF, ICMP, Icon, ICS, ICT, IDE, IEEE, IGP, Illegal Operation, IMAP, Impact Printer, Index, Inkjet, Input.
- Computer Terms (J)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (J) - Java, JavaScript, JPEG, JRE, JSP, Jumper.
- Computer Terms (K)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (K) - Kbps, Kernel, Kerning, Keyboard, Keyboard Shortcut, Keylogger, Keystroke, Keywords, KVM Switch.
- Computer Terms (L)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (L) - LAN, Laptop, Laser Printer, Latency, LCD, LED, Link, Linux, Listserv, Load Balancing, Localhost, Log File, Logic Gate, Login.
- Computer Terms (M)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (M) - MAC Address, Mac OS X, Macintosh, Macro, Mainframe, Malware, Maximize, Mbps, MCA, Media, Megabyte, Megahertz, Megapixel.
- Computer Terms (N)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (N) - Name Server, Native File, NetBIOS, Netmask, Network, NIC, NOC, Node, Non-Impact Printer, Northbridge, NTFS, Null, Num Lock.
- Computer Terms (O)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (O) - OASIS, OCR, ODBC, OEM, Offline, OLE, Online, Open Firmware, Open Source, OpenGL, Operating System, Optical Drive, OSD.
- Computer Terms (P)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (P) - P2P, Packet, Page Orientation, Page View, Parallel Port, Partition, Password, Paste, Path, Payload, PC, PCB, PCI, PCI Express.
- Computer Terms (Q)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (Q) - QBE, Quad-Core, Queue, Download Apple's QuickTime, and don't use QWERTY as a password.
- Computer Terms (R)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (R) - RAID, RAM, Raster Graphic, Raw Data, Raw File, RDRAM, Readme, Real-Time, Recursion, Recursive Function, Recycle Bin, Refresh.
- Computer Terms (S)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (S) - Safe Mode, Sample, Sampling, SAN, SATA, Scanner, Screenshot, Script, Scroll Bar, Scroll Wheel, Scrolling, SCSI, SD, SDK, SDRAM.
- Computer Terms (T)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (T) - T1, T3, Tag, Tape Drive, Task Bar, TCP/IP, Technology Services, Telecommunications, Template, Terabyte, Terminal, Text Editor.
- Computer Terms (U)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (U) - U, UDDI, UDP, Ultra DMA, UML, UNC, Undo, Unix, Unmount, Upload, UPnP, UPS, URI, URL, USB, User Interface, Username, Utility.
- Computer Terms (V)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (V) - VCI, VDU, Vector, Vector Graphic, Veronica, VGA, Video Card, Virtual Machine, Virtual Memory, Virtualization, Virus, VoIP.
- Computer Terms (W)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (W) - W3C, WAIS, WAN, Web 2.0, Web Host, Web Page, Webcam, Webmail, Webmaster, Website, WEP, White Paper, WHOIS, Wi-Fi, 802.11b/g/n.
- Computer Terms (X · Y · Z)
  Glossary of Computer Terms (X · Y · Z) - X86, X64, XHTML, XML, XSLT, Yahoo, YouTube, Zero Day Exploit, ZIF, Zip, and Zone File.
Category: Hardware (2)
- HDD Shortage Was Fake
  HDD Shortage Was Fake - Bad market plus low margins plus the HDD crisis equals big profits. Almost never “out of stock” prices increased even by 300%.
- Hard Drive Warranty
  Hard Drive Warranty Periods Slashed By Manufacturers. Seagate and Western Digital are cutting back on hard drive warranties from 5 years to 1.
Category: Repair Tools (1)
- Windows Repair (AIO)
  Windows Repair tool to help fix a large majority of Windows problems from Registry Errors, Internet Explorer, Windows Update, Windows Firewall and more.

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