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Computer Doc: Posted on Friday, May 18, 2012 12:44 PM
TechRepublic
April 8, 2011, 12:57 PM PDT
Takeaway: Ccleaner is one of the best all-around tools for keeping your computer optimized and free of the junk that accumulates from Internet surfing, obsolete apps, and other fragments that clog up your system.
There are a lot of tools out there that handle a lot of tasks, from antivirus tools that also clean your drive of temporary files and make you coffee to tools that promise to “make your computer faster.” But as far as I’m concerned, few tools can make as much of a difference as |
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Computer Doc: Posted on Friday, May 18, 2012 12:32 PM
“If I got a Mac, I wouldn’t have these problems.” If I got a nickel for every time a customer told me that…. well, you get where I’m headed with this. There seems to be a perceived consensus among a segment of my customer base that believes going Mac would solve all their ills, save them money, and provide numerous other benefits. While there are situations where Macs are justified, the steamrolling in the media by the Apple-centric movement to iEverything helps fuel a majority of this misconception surrounding the Apple brand. |
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Computer Doc: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:38 AM
8 tips on how to protect yourself online (from AT&T Support)
Using the Internet can be an enjoyable and valuable experience
for you and your family, as long as you do it safely and smartly. Follow
these tips to avoid problems:
- Shop safely. Many online stores have the right
protection for you to purchase online. Read the online store's privacy
and security policies before shopping. If you plan to order from an
online store, be sure that the Web site uses secure technology. When you
are at the checkout screen, verify that the Web address begins with
https.
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Computer Doc: Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 11:18 AM
Credit for this post goes out to Woody Leonhard in the Windows Secrets Newsletter of May 5, 2011:
"I've been recommending free
antivirus software since the second edition of Windows XP All-In-One For
Dummies, nearly a decade ago. I've drawn the wrath of many a player in the
billion-dollar AV industry, but I still say there's absolutely no reason at all
to pay for antivirus protection.
Back in XP times, I recommended AVG Free, Avira, ESET's NOD32, and the like —
many of those products were, and still are, free for personal use. |
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Computer Doc: Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 10:46 AM
A new featurefrom Computer Doc - a tips and tricks news blog is coming soon.
Why should you take your valuable time to read this? Ever wondered what the best anti-virus program is? Free or paid subscription? Should you turn your computer off or leave it running? How to preserve laptop battery life? What free programs are available that are just as good as expensive alternatives? How to get rid of a virus once infected?
If these questions have ever occurred to you, then stay tuned for Computer Doc's tips and tricks for better, safer, and less expensive computing. |
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