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Resources, tips, and tools for Windows Personal Computers and information which supplements the class Improving PC Performance.

Links to Tools, Software, and Downloads for Windows PC Users

Using Scanners to Organize Documents and Eliminate Clutter

Scanning documents has become a common practice with scanning features and software included with All-In-One printers. By placing a paper document or several sheets of paper in a scanner, you can easily create a digital copy of your document. . . . keep reading

What is a Virus, Worm, and a Trojan Horse?
Virus, Worm, and Trojan Horse are terms used to describe different types of malicious software. If the word 'malicious" sounds bad, you're right, and you don't want any of these types of software on your computer. In this newsletter I'll try to explain these bad types of software, how they work, and what you can do to protect yourself from them. . . . keep reading

Apple or Android - A Guide for the Non-Owner

Here's some advice I gave to a prospective student recently who was trying to choose between Apple and Android for a smartphone and was thinking about taking my class to learn more before he purchased. . . . keep reading

Windows 8 Upgrading and Pricing from Microsoft

Microsoft is making it really inexpensive to upgrade to Windows 8. Existing users of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 can upgrade to Windows 8 "Pro" for . . . keep reading

Will Your Software and Hardware Work With Windows 8?

Hearing about Windows 8 but wondering if it means a new investment in hardware and software like Vista did? . . . keep reading

Links to Software, Web Sites and Resources for Windows PC Users

Owning a PC seems like it should be simple, but sometimes there's issues related to managing the PC and making your life more productive that get in the way of getting work done or using your PC. When you bought your PC you didn't get an instruction manual for using and . . . keep reading

Computer Support From Microsoft

Virus Removal, Tune-Up, Personal Training, Software Support, direct from Microsoft on-demand 24x7 make Windows and PC's easier to use. . . . keep reading

How To Use eBooks, Kindles, Nooks, and iPads
Anthony Cohen

In May 2011, Amazon.com announced its digital book sales had overtaken its printed book sales. Since the launch of the first Kindle in 2007, . . . keep reading

Spyware What Is It?

Spyware is a piece of software that gets installed with a downloaded file on your computer without your consent , usually for the purpose of monitoring or controlling your computer use. One anti-spyware software doesn't seem to be enough to keep your computer clean. I recommend at least two and you can get one of them for free. . . . keep reading

Backup - Your Data only or a full disk "Image"

Many people who backup their computer data may not realize that there is an alternative method to backup for their computer, called "Image" backup. An "Image" backup creates a complete copy of the entire disk drive, which includes the operating system, application software, . . . keep reading

Understanding How WiFi Networks Work
Most home and small office networks have similar setup and configurations. I'll be discussing issues related to the most common configurations, which usually consist of from 1 to 5 computers, a . . . keep reading

Laptops: Repair or Replace?
Bob Cohen

When diagnosing PC laptop problems, looking at the cost to repair versus replacing is always a good idea before spending money on costly repairs. We're talking about parts and hardware here, not software. . . . keep reading

Adjusting Laptop TouchPad Sensitivity
I recently had a client tell me that they were frustrated that their laptop TouchPad was so sensitive it always was opening up new windows all the time. The slightest touch and it navigated . . . keep reading