Commercial Antivirus Software Versus Freeware

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If you don’t want to pay to use commercial antivirus software such as that offered by Norton and McAfee, consider Freeware. There are programs available that may offer all the protection your computer needs, at no cost to you.

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How Much RAM Memory Do I Really Need And What Kind?

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hard drive

When buying RAM memory to add to your computer, be sure to research how much memory you need so you are sure to get enough, and that you purchase a chip that’s compatible with your machine.

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Which Firefox and Thunderbird Extensions Should I Install?

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Customize your experience with Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird by downloading and installing add-ons. These software applications are easy to install and remove, so you can experiment to find what you like.

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File Extension pps

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A file with extension pps is a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow.

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How to Clean and Care for Your LCD Monitor

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Monitor

LCD monitors are more delicate than old-school CRT monitors. Use a light touch when cleaning them and keep your hands off the monitor as much as possible so your monitor will last as long as possible.

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What Is a Netbook and What is It Good For?

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Netbook

Don’t dismiss netbooks. While they are small and don’t have much computing power or allow the use of many applications, netbooks are great for travel, as a child’s computer or for anyone who just wants a computer to browse the Internet.

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How Can I Diagnose and Fix Weird Browser Problems?

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Internet

If typical fixes such as reloading pages and restarting the browser don’t resolve strange browser error messages, inputting the troublesome text into a search engine may net solutions in the form of forum posts and other resources.

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File Extension dat

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Files with extension .dat are created by many programs, and viewing where the file is located can help narrow down its origin.

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How to Rip and Burn Music CDs

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CD

Ripping an audio CD can be simple with the help of digital music applications that will attempt to walk you through the process. However, you’ll still ned to know where you want your tracks saved out your hard drive. Burning a CD is a little more complicated but still quite manageable.

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What Do I Need to Know About Buying A Smartphone?

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Smartphone

When shopping for a smartphone, consider which computer-like features you need, and also take into account the operating system and price.

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Making an Offsite Backup Using Time Machine

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Macintosh

Macintosh users are fortunate to have an easy-to-use data backup system in the form of Time Machine. You will need a SATA drive dock and SATA drives, which are increasingly affordable.

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