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Is your Personal Computer a Crime Scene?

03 Feb

Cyber criminals today are easily turning personal computers into a crime scene. The next victim might even be you.


First, consider these two easy questions–1) do you conduct online transactions on your personal computer such as shopping, checking your bank balance and the like? and 2) do you have to key in your credit card number, social security number and/or bank account number when conducting online transactions? If you answered “yes” to one or both, then consider this final question: do you have some sort of computer security software such as anti virus or firewall installed on your personal computer?


To be perfectly honest, there is no “correct” answer to the last question. You can answer “yes” or “no” to the last question and yet still be vulnerable to the most cunning of cyber criminals. You can probably attribute this to the “unguarded moment” pitfall or even… Read More

 
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The Benefits of Learning Xbox 360 Self Repair

03 Feb

Xbox 360 gaming systems are extremely popular and quite expensive. When they malfunction, and are no longer under warranty, they can be expensive to repair. If you have more money than brains, you can throw away a malfunctioning unit and purchase a new one. Most of us, unfortunately, don’t fall into that category, and must watch our pennies. That’s why it’s wise for most avid Xbox 360 gamers to learn about Xbox 360 self repair and how to repair their own Xbox 360s, regardless of what is wrong with them.

If your Xbox 360 is under warranty, cost will not be a problem in getting it repaired. Simply send it off to Microsoft and wait for up to seven weeks to get it back home in operating condition. If you are no longer covered by warranty, expect to pay about $150 for the repairs and for shipping to and… Read More

 
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My Computer is Running Slow ? Why is My Computer Running Slow?

03 Feb

I get asked this question all the time.  My computer is running slow, help!  Why is my computer running slow?  How can I fix a slow computer?  Well most people will tell you – just buy a new computer!  This is bad advice.  Before you spend hundreds or thousands on a new system, why not perform some speed tweaks and get your computer running at peak performance.  These are some steps you can take right now to speed up your computer.  There is also a program available that can perform the steps automatically for you in minutes.

•    Remove all temporary and files not being used.  When your computer’s memory gets overloaded, it can slow down your computer significantly.  Eliminating these useless files will clear up some space and should speed up computer access of programs.

•    Defrag your computer.  Microsoft recommends running a disk defragger once a month. … Read More

 
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Why Spend Another Day Using Dial-Up Internet, Go Hughesnet Satellite!

03 Feb

In a world dominated by the internet and the information it can provide in a flash, the desire to be able to access web pages both quickly and frequently has become somewhat of a luxury among many dial-up companies. Losing use of your primary phone line so that you can just dial into a server, wait for a connection and then deal with the lag in response does not make your “surfing” an enjoyable experience. What if you could eliminate the dial-up, get the use of your phone back so that you never miss another phone call again while online and still be able to enjoy fast service? The answer is simple: Hughesnet Satellite Internet.

 

“How is this different from any standard internet service provider?” you are probably asking. Instead of relying on telephone or cable lines to transmit data, everything is done via satellite.… Read More

 
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