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Quick and Easy Computer Maintenance
By: Barzan "Tony" Antal
If
you aren't one of those people who replaces your computer every year or less
when the next cutting edge machine comes out -- or even if you are -- you're
going to want to keep it performing well for a while. While a new computer
typically doesn't cost as much as a new car, it's still an investment,
especially when you consider how much time you'll spend with it and how much
data you'll store on it. So you should maintain it in good working order. This
article will show you how.
It has been said that computer maintenance is like taking care of a pet. This analogy might not reflect the reality the way it should but it has a strong underlying meaning. This correlation exists because of the maintenance gains that ultimately affect the health of our computer.
Performing computer maintenance on a frequent basis ensures that our systems are running under ideal conditions. As a result, we will extend the lifespan of our systems. Also, chances are that we will prevent further issues because we will be aware of their possible presence much faster and, thus, we can troubleshoot before the situation degrades to a drastic condition where it might have a lasting effect on the components. Read more...
Should you EVER reply to a spam message?
By: Christopher Null, Yahoo! Tech Writer
Reader
Jeffrey writes: All of a sudden, I am receiving an inordinate amount of
"bulk" email in my Yahoo account. Many of the identical emails are sent day
after day, which I delete without opening. My question is this: Assuming they
are sent to me automatically, would there be any point in opening them and
responding with a note that I am not interested, and that I would like for them
to discontinue sending them to me. Of course, if there is an attachment, I would
not open them under any circumstance.
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What is Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool?
The
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool was always a very enigmatic Windows
Update for me. I always installed it both on my Windows XP and Windows Vista
PCs and never really understood how it works and if it works. After I
installed it, I did not see any new shortcuts or programs running in the
background, not even new notification messages. It was as if I installed an
update which did not do anything.
Recently, I went to one of my friend's house and installed Windows Vista on his PC. Of course, Windows Update installed Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on his PC as well. When he asked me about this tool and how it works, I was not able to give him any answers. To answer his questions and any of your questions about this tool, I decided to do a little digging and write this article to share with you all there is to know about the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. Read more...
