| Scams & Hoaxes |
Don't pass on email "virus warnings" without first checking if they
are hoaxes - 99% of them are! |
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| Phishing |
How not to get "spoofed" |
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| Microsoft Vista |
Is it worth upgrading? |
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| Repair Windows XP |
Loads of advice on repairing and recovering XP |
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| How to............. |
How to setup e-mail, and more (to come) |
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| Free Programs | ||
| Firewall |
Personal firewall for Windows that protects your computer by
preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer
through the Internet or a network. |
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| Anti-Virus |
Protection against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to
gain access to your PC and personal information |
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| Windows Defender |
A free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups,
slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and
other unwanted software. |
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| Freeware Utilities |
The 46 Best-ever Freeware Utilities |
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| Koma-Mail |
Mail program that runs from a USB memory stick - take it with you
and download your e-mail on any computer - wherever you are. |
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 |
OpenOffice.org is a
multiplatform and
multilingual
office suite
and an
open-source project. Compatible with all other major office
suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute. |
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| On-line resources that I use: | ||
| Dabs | Dabs.com - good resource for computer equipment | |
| TalkTalk | ||
| Kelkoo | ||
| PC World Business | Over 40,000 products with market beating prices | |
| Skype | ||
| Micro Direct | Massive range of computer products | |
| Not yet used, but look interesting: | ||
| Memorybits | Specialist in Flash Memory products | |
| Microwarehouse | Dixons' online presence | |
| Consoles & Gadgets | Games consoles & software | |
| Laptop Shop | Laptops & accessories | |
| 999Inks | Ink cartridges - low price with free delivery, same day dispatch | |