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average PC User can find information about computing and internet use
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Security Tool Box
PC Protection - Protect your PC with Free Programs.  
Virus Removal - Clean an infected PC using Free programs.
Identity Theft - Learn How to Protect Your ID.
Parents Page - Protect Your Kids when using the Internet.
Internet Safety - Tips on how to surf the Internet safely.
SideJacking - Security Tip for Wi-Fi Hotspots.
Social Networks - Advice for using Social Networking Sites.
Bogus Email - Don't be the Phish!
Backup - Free Backup Programs for your files and points to consider.
Defrag - Defragment your Hard Drive for better computer performance.
Startup Programs - How to Get your Computer's Startup under control.
Email Pictures - How To Resize Pictures for Email.
Windows Vista - Help and How To's.
Faster PC - Optimization Tips help your PC perform better!
Regular Maintenance - Tips to keep your computer performing.
Registry Cleaning - How To Clean Your Computer Registry with Free Software.
Computer  - How a computer works.
Video Player Help - Tips for troubleshooting video player problems.
A Big Geek's Favorite FREE Computer Programs

Mozy Online Backup
2 GB's of FREE Backup is awesome because it's just enough space to store your really important files in case your Hard Drive crashes.  (If you need
more than 2 GB's Use Coupon Code JUNE15 to get 15% off paid version)

CCleaner
CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a System Optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files allowing Windows to run faster, more efficiently, and gives you
more hard disk space.  View a Users Guide Here.

RoboForm
If you asked Big Geek Daddy  which program makes his everyday computing experience faster, easier, and more secure then the answer is easy: RoboForm!  It
remembers passwords, and not only does it fill in the passwords for you, it can do the whole login thing: go to a site, fill forms, click the Login button. It also fills
those ubiquitous web forms in one click.  There is a Pro Version for users who need to store a lot of passwords.

If you travel or use a computer outside your home to access sensitive sites that require passwords (banking, email, shopping, eBay, etc.) then you really should
be using Pass2Go.   Why, because those computers at work and hotel lobbies could very well have Keyloggers installed on them!  Pass2Go is a Portable
version of RoboForm that works directly from a USB key, without a need to install it on computer.

DVDFab HD Decrypter
DVDFab HD Decrypter is a simple version of DVDFab Platinum. It copies entire DVD movie to hard disk, and removes all the protections

Photo Story 3
A Free program from Microsoft you can use to create videos from pictures for playback on your computer or to send via email.  

Shrink Pic and Image Resizer
Attach smaller photos to your email without changing the original picture.

K-Lite Codec Pack
Will solve just about any problem you have with Codec Errors when viewing videos.

Firefox - Firefox is the best alternative browser to Internet Explorer.
Google Earth - Google Earth lets you Explore, Search, and Discover the Earth.  See what's new in Google Earth Version 5.0
Picasa Photo Software - With Picasa photo software you can edit your photos as well as organize and share them.
A Big Geek's Tips for a Better Computing Experience

Control Start-Up Programs
Is your computer running slower than ever?  There's several possible causes including lack of RAM, Spyware, Adware, and other Start-Up Programs running
unknowingly. Learn how to get control of your Start-Up Programs

Defragment Hard Drive
The more you use your PC, the more some files become broken into disparate parts scattered around your Hard Drive. Defragmenting rearranges each file's
pieces into a single continuous block for faster access.  Think of it as a workbench that starts out with everything in place then gets messed up because the
tools aren't put back where they belong.  The tools are there, they just take longer to find.

Remove Unused Programs
Programs you don't use anymore are like friends who have overstayed their welcome: You're much happier after they leave! Not only will removing unused
software free up Hard Disk space, but it could make Windows faster and more reliable.

Select Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click on Add/Remove Programs.  
Choose the program you no longer want on your computer and select “Change/Remove”

Go Easy on the Eyes!
If you want to make your computing experience as easy on the eyes as possible then make sure your Refresh Rate is set high enough.

Right Click on your desktop
Select "Properties"
Select "Settings"
Select "Advanced" below the color quality bar
Select "Monitor"
Under Monitor settings you will see Screen Refresh Rate.  Set to at least 75 Hertz and click OK.

If you are using an LCD Flat Panel monitor then download ClearType Tuner.  Double Click on the file to install and run it.  Check the box to turn on ClearType then
run the wizard.  This will make reading print on your LCD much easier.

Utilize Proper Electrical Protection for PC's!
You've invested a significant amount of money in your computer, your home entertainment systems, and other electronic appliances. Industrial strength battery
backup and quality surge protection from APC is what I recommend to protect your computer.  Click Here to learn more about popular products from APC.

Utilize Windows XP System Restore in Time of Trouble
System Restore is a very useful feature in Windows XP that you can use to rollback your computer to an early state as in yesterday or a week ago.  It can be
useful in useful troubleshooting errors as well as infections.  The links below will provide more detail on how to use
System Restore.  Please note that System Restore does not work 100% of the time in solving an error or infection and is not a substitute for a Backup of
important files or for using proper security protection.

Windows XP System Restore is Easy to use
Protecting Files During System Restore
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