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Here are some common types of computer viruses. I think we’ve all experienced one or two of these in the past. Thanks to Paul for sending it in.

1. Adam and Eve virus: Takes a couple of bytes out of your Apple.

2. Airline virus: You’re in Dallas, but your data is in Singapore.

3. Arnold Schwarzenegger virus: Terminates and stays resident. It’ll be back.

4. Bill Clinton virus: Promises to give equal time to all processes: 50% to poor, slow processes; 50% to middle-class processes, and 50% to rich ones. This virus protests your computer’s involvement in other computer’s affairs, even though it has been having one of its own for 12 years.

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Here’s a quick way to find out some useful info on your XP computer. Did you ever wonder how long its been since your last reboot, probably not too long but this little tip will tell you. It will also tell you the date when your operating system was installed, Your bios version and more. Here’s how.

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You can synchronize your computer clock with an Internet time server. This means that the clock on your computer is updated to match the clock on the time server, which can help ensure that the clock on your computer is accurate. Your clock is typically updated once a week and needs to be connected to the Internet for the synchronization to occur. but sometimes problems occur and your computer won’t sync, but you can update it manually 1 of 2 ways.

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With summer arriving shortly here’s your chance to show off your barbecuing prowess with style. The Meat Market-it lets you personalize your steak. Available on Amazon for about $ 26.00

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Yep, Its back. after a short delay to add filtering for (MDR) Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System. Windows update is offering SP3 for you download pleasure. get it while it hot.

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If you have two or more users accounts on your computer you can send send a message to one or more of them the next time they log on. Here’s how.

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Have you ever deleted pictures off your cameras media card then realized that was your only copy. Or maybe you or your camera reformatted the card by accident, they you need the free PC INSPECTOR™ smart recovery program. I had to use this program a few time in the past and it worked like a champ, except for the SD card that went thru the wash, but that another story.

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According to Chris Keroack [MSFT] moderator on the Microsoft TechNet forms SP3 will be delayed because of a compatibility issue with Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS)

Looks like there’s a bug in the ointment.

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Here’s a cool little gadget that will charge 4 of your USB powered devices from your cars 12 volt power port. Now you don’t need a different charger for each device, it also includes tips for many cell phones. Get it at Gadgets4all for about $12.00

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According to reliable sources Windows XP service pack 3 will be available for download starting 4-29-08. There will be a few improvements included, but its mostly just a wrap-up of hot fixed and security updates Read the whole story from C/Net here.

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