How to Disable Group Policy on Your Computer

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Disabling group policy so you can run certain programs and see certain things on a computer network can be accomplished by editing the registry, but think twice before trying this at work.

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How to Disable Browser Cache

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Browser caching makes Internet surfing faster, but in some cases you may want to bypass, clear or disable your browser cache so you get a fresh look at a Web page’s files.

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Where Did “Spyware Threat Has Been Detected on Your PC” Come From?

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If you get the disturbing warning that a spyware threat has been detected on your PC, it is in fact an advertisement intended to get you to purchase anti-spyware software —which is almost certainly unnecessary since so many good programs are available free to non-commercial home users.

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How to Enable and Disable Cookies

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While browsing the Web, you’ll need to have cookies enabled to take advantage of many site features. However, if you’re concerned about the information that will be shared from your computer due to cookies, you can disable them, or just disable third-party cookies.

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How to Disable or Enable Firewall in Windows XP

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Disabling the firewall in Windows XP is not something you’ll do often, but it’s easy to access the Control Panel to temporarily disable it and, later, to reenable it.

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How to Detect Potentially Malicious Processes Running on Your Computer

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Stay on top of potential hazards to your computer by using Windows Task Manager to view a list of processes and research and stop processes that may be an issue.

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Best Ways to Get Microsoft Windows Updates

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You can set your computer up to get Microsoft Windows updates automatically, or pick and choose when to check for update packages that should keep your computer secure and keep it performing well.

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How and Where to Store Your Passwords Securely

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Rather than using the same password for all your computer log ins, or setting your Web browser up to log you in automatically, commit to storing your passwords securely–either within a locked, encrypted file, or something as basic as a sheet of paper in a safe.

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Help, My Task Manager Is Disabled

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If you find that your Windows Task Manager has been disabled, and you don’t have a systems administrator who could have done it, unfortunately the most likely scenario is that your computer has a virus. However, by following a few steps you can enable Task Manager.

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Using the NAME Function in Excel 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007

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by David Hakala Excel formulas may require a lot of arguments. It can be hard to remember that “12*4” means 12 monthly payments for four years. It might be easier to read your formula if that argument read, “12Months*Years”. Well, you can give arguments and cells easily remembered names in Excel.

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How Can I Avoid Being Fooled by Internet Myths?

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Investigate “forward to everyone” emails and suspicious warnings sent online as possible Internet hoaxes. Sites such as Snopes.com or a simple Google search can sort out the myths.

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