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The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Conflicker, Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, [...]

If you are thinking about upgrading to Windows Vista  here’s a way I found to give it a test drive out without having to install it on your computer, it will run in your browser only.
The test drive requires Internet Explorer 6 or later, a browser plug-in, and a broadband Internet connection.
A minimum 1024 x [...]

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Get in the green zone and lower your carbon footprint and save some oil. Here’s a program I found that will help you save a few bucks on your power bill by letting you turn off your monitor spin down your hard drives then put your computer in suspend mode. From the folks at Verdiem

 
 
How many times have you bought a new computer and turned it on only to find the screen full of trial software. I run into this problem every time I setup a new computer for someone, and I?m sure you have too. Here?s a great program I use to clean out the crap. [...]

Do you like the new Vista start menu and its ability to do instant search but aren’t ready to switch to Vista. Well I found a cool program called ViStart from Lee-Soft that gives you a Vista like start Menu with instant search.

 
 
When troubleshooting computer problems its helpful to see what processes are running and check their memory usage to see if a program or process is using up all your memory. There are quite a few programs out there that have memory leaks, Firefox 2 had a this issue if you left it [...]

 
Windows XP’s control panel is a very useful tool however there are so many options available its easy to loose track of the ones you use most so why not create a custom Control Panel with just your favorites. Here’s how.

 
 
Ever wonder what version of Windows your using, a few people have asked lately how do I tell what version of Windows do I have, or do I need to install the latest Service Pack. Here is an easy way to find out.

 
 
 
If you’re left handed mouser or would like to setup your mouse for a left handed user here’s a quick tip to do it.
 

 
 
Just when you thought you finally started to get the upper hand on spam in your inbox the insidious spammers have come with a new twist. Calendar Spam, unwanted meeting requests that popup in your calendar. If it hasn’t happened to you yet, O-boy it will. Here’s what happens.