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Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters November 1st

Posted November 1, 2009

This week’s online newsletter includes:

Windows 7 and Java
This subscriber couldn’t play her games at Pogo after upgrading to Windows 7…
The Lighter Side ofechnology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips…
Another Windows 7 Happy Camper
Another subscriber who upgraded to Windows 7 and found is happy with the changes….
Turned On Computer and Everything Is Large
Not a Windows 7 article (surprise!). This reader is had a couple of problems, starting with screen resolution issues…
My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, anti-spam software, and backup software…

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are now available:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

Filed under: Anti-Spyware/Adware, Anti-virus, Email & spam control, Hardware, System Control, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks, Upgrades, Windows, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters October 18th

Posted October 18, 2009

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Windows 7 Commentary and Questions
A reader writes his thoughts on Windows 7, his expectations of its acceptance among small businesses, and asks questions about upgrading…
The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips…
Programs Not Shutting Down or Starting Correctly
When programs won’t stop or start, correctly or at all, it’s not alway’s the program’s fault…
Using Flash Drives with Windows 98 SE
A reader wants to use pen drives with his older Windows computers…
My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, anti-spam software, and backup software…

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are nowvailable:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

Filed under: Anti-Spyware/Adware, Anti-virus, Computers - misc, Repair, Security, System Control, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks, Upgrades, Vista, Windows, Windows 7

Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters October 4th

Posted October 4, 2009

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This week’s online newsletter includes:

Internet Explorer 8 Problems and Solution?
Another person has intermittent problems with IE8 actually working…
The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips…
The New, Free Anti-virus & Anti-Spyware Program from Microsoft
Microsoft joins the ranks of free antivirus program providers…
Deactivated iPhone Equals iTouch
I got a happy surprise when I upgraded my iPhone…
My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, anti-spam software, and backup software…

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are nowvailable:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

Filed under: Anti-Spyware/Adware, Anti-virus, Communications, Computers - misc, Free Software, Internet Explorer, Software, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks, Web Browsing, Windows, Windows 7

Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters September 6th

Posted September 6, 2009

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Acronis Scheduled Backup Problems
Trying to solve a scheduled backup that sometimes runs, and sometimes doesn’t…
The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.
Upgrading to New Antivirus & Antispyware Software
When you uninstall your old AV and AS software to install new software, you’re vulnerable until the new software is installed and up-to-date…
Computer Shuts Down By Itself
It’s one thing when you want the computer to shut down, but it’s a problem when it decides to shut down unexpectedly…
My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are now available:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware
Tired of old antivirus software that slows your PC to a crawl?
Try High-Performance VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware
Multi-computer and multi-year discounts
Unlimited Home Site License available, too!

Filed under: Anti-Spyware/Adware, Anti-virus, Backup, Computers - misc, Hardware, HowTo, Software, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks

Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters August 2nd

Posted August 2, 2009

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This week’s online newsletter includes:

* Question about Microsoft Updates Settings
Upgrading from Windows Updates to Microsoft Updates

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.

* Computer Loads Up and Slows Down
Once I understood what was happening, the answer was obvious…

* Setting Default Programs in Windows 7
Windows 7 has consolidated the setting of default programs into one place, making it much easier to find and do…

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

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are now available:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware
Tired of old antivirus software that slows your PC to a crawl?
Try High-Performance VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware
Only $29.95 for one computer
Multi-computer discounts, too…
Unlimited Home Site License only $49.95

Filed under: Anti-Spyware/Adware, Anti-virus, Security, Software, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks, Windows, Windows 7

Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters June 14th

Posted June 14, 2009

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This week’s online newsletter includes:

* User Questions about Java
Java isn’t JavaScript, even though they both have the letters j, a, v and a in their names. Java’s a program system that installs on your computer. If you need it, you’ll know, because a program will tell you…

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.

* A Look at the ESET Smart Security 4 Security Suite
Many people prefer a security suite. This one has gotten great reviews recently, so I took a look at it…

* Converting Old Record Albums to Music CD’s
When you want a music CD for the car, and you have old record albums to which you want to listen…

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

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are now available:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter