Spam Blocker

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Email

If your ISP isn’t doing a good job blocking spam from reaching your email, you can consider a commercial spam blocker, many of which are free.

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File Extension kmz

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Files with the extension kmz are accessed by Google Earth when you are using the system.

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How to Upgrade Your Laptop Hard Drive

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Laptop

The laptop upgrade process itself is fairly straight-forward, but first you’ll need to be sure the new hard drive is compatible with your (presumably older) computer.

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“Cannot find server” Error when Browsing the Web

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Internet

When a Web browser says it “cannot find server,” the problem could be as simple as that particular site being down, or something more complex such as a problem with your Internet connection or a DNS problem. A ping test can narrow things down.

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File Extension sys

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A file with extension .sys is most commonly a Windows system file, which should not be altered by inexperienced computer users.

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How to Use a USB Stick to Boot to Linux

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Linux

To give the Linux operation a trial run, boot from a USB stick. That way you can see what Linux does without altering your hard drive.

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Daemon Tools

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Digital media

Daemon tools, a Windows software suite, creates files that are exact images of CD and DVD discs. These images can be stored on your hard drive and used just as you would physical disks, but the processes are even quicker.

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How and Why to Disable Javascript in Your Browser

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Internet

If you disable Javascript, perhaps out of viruses worries or because you’re using an old browser, you’ll still be able to view most Web sites, but the experience may not be as “rich.”

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File Extension rar

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A file with the extension .rar is a compressed archive file created by WinRAR.

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How Can I Correct a Batch of Filenames Under Windows?

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Windows

If you have hundreds of filenames (extension) to change, you don’t have to do that individually. It’s possible to correct a batch of file names in Windows by accessing the directory and renaming them there.

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Free Spyware Removal

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Privacy & Security

Get rid of dangerous spyware, as well as annoying popups, with the help of free spyware removal tools available to download from the Internet. Be sure to choose a trusted product.

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