This week’s online newsletter includes:

*   Blocking Call-Home Attempts by Microsoft Software
Some firewall programs can do it, but others give Microsoft’s programs free rein…

*   Anti-Spam Programs — Reader Comments
Several readers have sent comments on the anti-spam solutions they use…

*   My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…

*   HOWTO: Open a Program in a Maximized Window
With some programs, we always may want to open them in maximized (full-screen), or even minimized (hidden), mode…

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This week’s online newsletter includes:

*   My New Laptop Table
As you know, my notebook is my main computer, although I have multiple desktops, too. After breaking my old laptop cart and buying a substandard replacement, I’ve found a good one…

*   Software Review: WinMD5Sum
This great little freeware program is designed to do one thing — an invaluable thing…

*   My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…

*   Safely Remove Hardware the Easy Way
There are several ways to safely eject flash drives, external hard drives and other USB devices. One is a lot easier than the others.

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This week’s online articles include:

*   Creating a Home Computer Network

*   Updates Last Week

*   Sharing Files and Printers

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New articles posted at Terry’s Computer Tips:

• Passwords, Password Lists and Keeping Passwords Secure
• Can’t Delete Emails in Outlook Express
• A Look at PCLinuxOS
• HOWTO: Stopping Blue Screen of Death Reboots
• Wireless Internet Gateway Problems

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This week’s online articles include:

*   Downloading and Saving Files with Firefox
A subscriber asks if he can specify the saving location and filename for Firefox to use…

*   Updates Last Week
I watch a few operating systems and programs for updates — mainly because these are the ones that I use or in which I am interested. What updates or versions were new last week?

*   My Computer Security Software Recommendations
Want to know which Antivirus program I recommend? Which firewall program? Which Antispyware program? Which Antispam? Or, which router for your home network?

*   Upgrading to Windows XP

Time is running out on our ability to buy Windows XP, and this subscriber and Windows 98 user is planning his move…

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This week’s online articles include:

*   A Look Inside PCPitstop Optimize 2.0
I put Optimize 2.0 through its paces, with screenshots and commentary…

*   Updates Last Week
I watch a few operating systems and programs for updates — mainly because these are the ones that I use or in which I am interested. What updates or versions were new last week?

*   My Computer Security Software Recommendations
Want to know which Antivirus program I recommend? Which firewall program? Which Antispyware program? Which Antispam? Or, which router for your home network?

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