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This week’s online newsletter includes:

*   Using Delayed Startup to Speed Up Windows Boot Time
I don’t know why this function wasn’t built into Windows itself. Delayed Startup is an invaluable tool that is part of the free WinPatrol program…

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

*   Create a Fill-In Form in MS Word Easily
Guest author Carol Bratt wrote this great HowTo article with plenty of details and screen images…

*   Do I need a Software Firewall?
A reader writes that he connects to his Internet Service Provider using a router, and wants to know if he needs a software firewall, too…

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

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This week’s online newsletter includes:

*   New Foxit Reader v3.0
Foxit Software has a new version of my favorite PDF reader…

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

*   What happened when I installed Internet Explorer 8?
The IE 8 installation wasn’t the easiest, but eventually, I was successful…

*   What’s New in Internet Explorer 8?
It’s not just catching up — there are some great new features.

*   A Challenge for Readers
Reader Darryl has a very interesting problem looking for a solution…

*   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 nowa vailable:
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This week’s online newsletter includes:

*   Error When Trying to Watch YouTube Videos
YouTube videos require certain software to be installed on your computer and won’t run without it. Fortunately, the error message will tell you what’s wrong…

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

*   Computer Won’t Go To Sleep
This reader wrote that her computer would not go to sleep. She wanted to know if this was a problem and how to solve it.

*   Problem Using Online Antivirus Scanners
For some reason, the reader can no longer run an online antivirus scanner…

*   Problem Solved: One Computer Will Talk to the Router But Other Two Computers Won’t Talk to the Router
James solved the problem finally — and his solution will surprise you…

*   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 nowa vailable:
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This week’s online newsletter includes:

*   One Computer Will Talk to the Router But Other Two Computers Won’t Talk to the Router
An interesting and frustrating problem, with a plea for help…

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

*   Can’t Get to Secure Web Sites
A reader can visit web sites but not secure web sites (sites that use the https:// (SSL) connections in stead of plain http:// connections…

*   Checking and Sending Emails When Traveling
A reader wants to check her email while she’s traveling…

*   Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat Security Alert
Versions 9 and earlier of Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat are reported to be vulnerable to JavaScript attacks embedded in PDF documents. US-CERT and Adobe both released security bulletins this week…
*   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:
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*   weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

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This week’s online newsletter includes:

*   Window is Way Too Wide to Read
A reader’s program opens its window wider than her monitor, and she needs help…

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

*   Changing Web Font Sizes — Easier Viewing of Web Sites
Eyes getting older, you can fix that — or, at least, make it easier to read web sites…

*   File Sharing Error — You Might Not Have Permission —Access is Denied
The bane of home networking — when you can’t get to the other computer…

*   How to Create A New Shortcut
Mainly for beginners, but perhaps a tip or two for more experienced users who’ve forgotten…

*   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:
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*   weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

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Reader Peter wrote me about his cable Internet access:

Well, I finally made the jump to cable broadband (after some very good help from all you people). Everything works great, and I’ll never go back to dial-up. I do have one question, though.

After I turn off the computer for the night, should I also turn off the power to the modem and to the router? I’ve had them for almost a week now and haven’t turned them off. On the same note, should they be turned off if I’m gone for an extended period of time, say a weekend or a whole week?

Thank you.

Peter

I wrote back to Peter to tell him that I don’t ever turn my router off — even if I go on vacation. However, I’ll usually turn my computers off then.

When you turn off your cable modem…

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