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Spyware and Adware
download free programs (DO NOT download onto library computers, only at home) from these sites to get rid of spyware and adware
www.lavasoft.com
www.safer-networking.org
Firewall
Comodo Firewall is a free software rated best free firewall by PC Magazine in 2008. Just download and use.
StartUp Monitor
this free program notifies you when any program attempts to register itself to run at system startup without your permission.
Free Registry Cleaner
find.pcworld.com/60385
Your registry is filled with outdated and bad entries. Clean it out with this free utility, and keep your system
in tip-top shape.
Learn about Malware
PC World
Techsoup
RSS Feeds
RSS content can be read using software called a "feed reader" or an "aggregator." The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds (wikipedia.com definition). The RSS feed allows users to receive automatically updated content right on their computer, saving them from having to frequently check their favorite websites for fresh content.
Google Reader
Bloglines
Feedreader
Email
YouSendIt
Do you have a file attachment that is so big it might crash your recipient's computer? Use YouSendIt which will store the file on a separate server for seven days
until your friend clicks the link you email him/her. Follow the directions.
Consumer Information
These sites were highly rated by PC World Magazine for great prices and selection. Shop online for computers, hardware, and more.
Newegg.com
Tigerdirect.com
Free Software
Jarte
Jarte is a free alternative to MicroSoft Word, though not full-featured this free program is a useful word editing program. Just download at home and use.
Wi-Fi
WeFi find.pcworld.com/60123
This app and service finds Wi-Fi hotspots but also maps other Wi-Fi users' location by triangulating among hotspots.
Updated 5.12.08 sr |
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