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Recent Additions and Updates
Shutting Down Windows Without a Mouse
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Applications

Activation Keys
Ad-Aware 2007
Ad-Aware Personal Edition
Ads Masquerading as Security Warnings
Backup!
Backup and Save Your Sanity
Backup How To
Backup Your Most Recent Files
Burning Data CDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Data CDs with Nero Express
Burning Data DVDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Data DVDs with Nero Express
Burning Music CDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Music CDs with Nero Express
Change Your View in Folders
Clearing Out the Muck in Your PC
Clearing the Print Queue in Windows
Computer Dating: Give it a Try
Counting Words in Word and WordPerfect
Depersonalize Office and Windows
Embedding and Linking
File Associations
Flash Drives
Flight Simulator in Google Earth
Force File to Open in Desired Program
Highlighting in Word Processors and Just About Anything Else
Internet Explorer 6 Shortcuts
Keyboard Quickies
Keyboard Shortcut Keys
Microsoft Backup
Netscape 7 Shortcuts
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus: How to Properly Scan for Viruses
Office Shortcuts
Office with a View
On-Screen Keyboard
Paste Special
Print Sections of a Document or Web Page
Print Screen
Quick Copy/Paste on Non-Edit Fields
Save Passwords
Shift Key Turns Off Caps Lock in Windows XP
Shortcut Keys to Launch Your Applications
Shortcuts in Word Processor and Just About Anything Else
Top Tips for Microsoft Word
Working With Images in Microsoft Word

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CD & DVD

Burning Data CDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Data CDs with Nero Express
Burning Data DVDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Data DVDs with Nero Express
Burning Music CDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Music CDs with Nero Express
A Slow Burn

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Computer Terms

Backup!
Bandwidth
Bcc: to Everyone
Bits and Bytes
Computer Dating: Give it a Try
Connections
Copy and Move
e-Mail Terms You Should Know
Emoticons
File Associations
Flash Drives
Internet Terminology
IP Address
Mirror, Mirror on the Web ...
Phishing
RAM: How Much is Enough?
The Registry
Resolution
Safe Mode
Safe Mode Revisited
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - DPI
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - LPI
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - PPI
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - SPI
Scanner Basics: The DPI Dilemma
Secure Sites and Security Certificates
Shutdown Button
System Restore

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Digital Imaging

Digital Camera Purchase
Digital Camera Tips
Flash Drives
Image Transfer
Print Multiple Photo Layouts from Windows XP
Scanner Basics: Choosing a Scanner
Scanner Basics: Getting Started Scanning
Scanner Basics: OCR Software Solutions
Scanner Basics: Printing Digital Photos & Scans
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - DPI
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - Introduction
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - LPI
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch – Pick Your Scanning Resolution
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - PPI
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - SPI
Scanner Basics: Saving Your Scans
Scanner Basics: The DPI Dilemma
Sending Pictures by e-mail
Working With Images in Microsoft Word

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e-Mail

Address Book Backup
Avoid Accidentally Replying To Spammers
Avoiding Virus Attacks
Bcc: to Everyone
Block Unwanted Outlook Express Messages
Clean up e-mail Mess
Common Spammer Tricks and Tips to Avoid Them
Compact and Backup e-mail Folders
Deleted e-mail ... Where Does it Go?
Does Creating an "!0000" or Other "Trick" Address Book Entry Prevent the Spread of Viruses?
DON’T YELL ... It’s Only e-Mail
e-mail Addresses
e-mail Attachments
e-mail Attachments and How to Tell Outlook Express to Mind its Own Business
e-mail: Clearly State Your Subject
e-mail Composition: Choosing a Font
e-mail Connections
e-mail Courtesy Revisited
e-mail – Download versus Online
e-mail: How Private is it?
e-mail Identity
e-mail Read Receipts
e-mail Security
e-mail Terms You Should Know
e-mail: Where Could that Message be?
Emoticons
Internet Speed Test - How Fast is Your Connection?
Internet Terminology
Forged e-Mail Messages
Forwarding an e-mail Attachment
Get Rid of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
Mailing Lists in Outlook Express
Netiquette
Phishing
Password Selection
Passwords: The Do’s and Don’ts
Read an e-mail without Opening it
Sending Pictures by e-mail
Spam Reduction
SpamCop – Doing Something About Spammers
Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam ...
Spybot Search and Destroy - How to Use It
Spyware: Protect Yourself
Spyware: They Know Who You Are and What You're Doing
Ten Steps to Inbox Sanity
Virus Hoaxes – A Hoax is a Hoax
Webmail Basics
Web Links - Sending Them

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Hardware

Battery Recycling
Burning Data CDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Data CDs with Nero Express
Burning Data DVDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Data DVDs with Nero Express
Clean the Screen
Computer Cool
Computer Recycling
Computer To-Do List
Flash Drives
LCD Panels - Care and Cleaning
New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep
RAM: How Much is Enough?
Recycle: It’s Good for the Planet
Safe Mode
Safe Mode Revisited
Save Your Eyes: Buy A Good Monitor
Shutdown Button
A Slow Burn
Slow Hard Drive
Sounds Good
System Information
System Resources
Think Green
‘Tis the Season to Recycle 2007
Top 10 Steps to Trouble-Free Computing
Using Disk Cleanup
Winter Ahead
Wireless Woes: The Luddite Solution

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Internet

Ad-Aware 2007
Ad-Aware Personal Edition
Ads Masquerading as Security Warnings
Backup Your Favorites (Bookmarks)
Bandwidth
Block Pop-up Windows with Internet Explorer
Browser Refresh
Connections
Cookie Monster!
Cookies: How to Avoid Them in the First Place
Cyber Monday: Are You Prepared?
DON’T YELL ... It’s Only e-Mail
e-mail Addresses
e-mail Attachments
e-mail Composition: Choosing a Font
e-mail Connections
e-mail Courtesy Revisited
e-mail – Download versus Online
e-mail: How Private is it?
e-mail Security
e-mail Terms You Should Know
e-mail: Where Could that Message be?
Emoticons
Flight Simulator in Google Earth
Get Rid of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
Getting to London the Google Way
How Web Pages Work
Import and Export Your Bookmarks and Favourites
Internet Explorer 6 Shortcuts
Internet Explorer 7 – To Have and Have Not
Internet Speed Test - How Fast is Your Connection?
Internet Terminology
IP Address
Lock Icon Displays Browser Security
Mailing Lists in Outlook Express
Mirror, Mirror on the Web ...
Netscape 7 Shortcuts
Netiquette
Password Selection
Passwords: The Do’s and Don’ts
Phishing
Print Sections of a Document or Web Page
Quick Copy/Paste on Non-Edit Fields
Search Engine How To
Secure Sites and Security Certificates
Securing Internet Explorer
Select the Text in You Browser's Address Bar
SpamCop – Doing Something About Spammers
Spam Reduction
Spybot Search and Destroy - How to Use It
Spyware: Protect Yourself
Stuttering Videos
Tell Internet Explorer to Forget a Single Login and Password
To DSL or Not to DSL
Turn Off AutoComplete
Webmail Basics
Web Links - Sending Them
Wireless Woes: The Luddite Solution

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Internet Explorer

ActiveX
Ad-Aware Personal Edition
Ads Masquerading as Security Warnings
Backup Your Favorites (Bookmarks)
Block Pop-up Windows with Internet Explorer
Browser Refresh
Clear Your Passwords
Cure Internet Explorer's Window-Size Amnesia
Emoticons
Finding Cookies in Internet Explorer
Get Rid of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
How Web Pages Work
Import and Export Your Bookmarks and Favourites
Internet Explorer 6 Shortcuts
Internet Explorer 7 – To Have and Have Not
Lock Icon Displays Browser Security
Out, Damned Passport! Out, I Say!
Print Sections of a Document or Web Page
Secure Sites and Security Certificates
Securing Internet Explorer
Stuttering Videos
Tell Internet Explorer to Forget a Single Login and Password
Web Links - Sending Them

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Internet Security

Ad-Aware 2007
Ad-Aware Personal Edition
Ads Masquerading as Security Warnings
Avoid Accidentally Replying To Spammers
Avoiding Spyware
Avoiding Virus Attacks
Block Pop-up Windows with Internet Explorer
Common Spammer Tricks and Tips to Avoid Them
Cute but Deadly - Spyware and Adware in Every Day Life
Cyber Monday: Are You Prepared?
Does Creating an "!0000" or Other "Trick" Address Book Entry Prevent the Spread of Viruses?
e-mail Addresses
e-mail: How Private is it?
e-mail Security
Finding Cookies in Internet Explorer
Firewalls - Securing Your Computer
Firewalls and Firestorms
Firewalls: Are Your Shields Up?
Forged e-Mail Messages
Get Rid of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
Is Your Internet Connection Secure?
jdbgmgr.exe Virus Hoax
Lock Icon Displays Browser Security
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus: How to Properly Scan for Viruses
Password Selection
Passwords: The Do’s and Don’ts
Read an e-mail without Opening it
Secure Sites and Security Certificates
Securing Internet Explorer
Spam and Other Unsolicited e-mail
SpamCop – Doing Something About Spammers
Spam Reduction
Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam ...
Spybot Search and Destroy - How to Use It
Spyware: Protect Yourself
Spyware: They Know Who You Are and What You're Doing
sulfnbk.exe Virus Hoax
Tell Internet Explorer to Forget a Single Login and Password
Trojans are coming!
Virus Alerts
Virus Hoaxes – A Hoax is a Hoax
Virus Myths, Hoaxes, and Urban Legends
Virus Programs: Are Two Better than One?
Warning: Your Computer is Broadcasting Its Internet Address
ZoneAlarm: Changing a Program’s Access to the Net

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Maintenance

Backup!
Backup and Save Your Sanity
Backup How To
Backup Your Favorites (Bookmarks)
Backup Your Most Recent Files
Battery Recycling
Blue Filenames
Burning Data CDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Data CDs with Nero Express
Burning Data DVDs with Nero Burning ROM
Burning Data DVDs with Nero Express
Clean the Screen
Clearing Out the Muck in Your PC
Clearing the Print Queue in Windows
Computer Cool
Computer To-Do List
Data Organization: Copy and Move
Do You Defragment?
Free System Resources
Hard Drive Cleanup
LCD Panels - Care and Cleaning
Microsoft Backup
Midsummer Cleanout
New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus: How to Properly Scan for Viruses
RAM: How Much is Enough?
Remove Unused Programs
Safe Mode
Safe Mode Revisited
System Restore
Think Green
Top 5 Ways to Improve Windows Performance
Top 10 Steps to Trouble-Free Computing
Using Disk Cleanup
Winter Ahead

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Outlook Express

Back Up and Recover Outlook Express Data
Bcc: to Everyone
Block Unwanted Outlook Express Messages
Deleted e-mail ... Where Does it Go?
e-mail Addresses
e-mail Attachments
e-mail Attachments and How to Tell Outlook Express to Mind its Own Business
e-mail Composition: Choosing a Font
e-mail Courtesy Revisited
e-mail – Download versus Online
e-mail: How Private is it?
e-Mail Terms You Should Know
Emoticons
Forged e-Mail Messages
Get Rid of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
Mailing Lists in Outlook Express
Password Selection
Passwords: The Do’s and Don’ts
Read an e-mail without Opening it
Sending Pictures by e-mail
Virus Hoaxes – A Hoax is a Hoax
Web Links - Sending Them

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Scanners

Scanner Basics: Choosing a Scanner
Scanner Basics: Getting Started Scanning
Scanner Basics: OCR Software Solutions
Scanner Basics: Printing Digital Photos & Scans
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - DPI
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - Introduction
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - LPI
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch – Pick Your Scanning Resolution
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - PPI
Scanner Basics: Resolution Inch by Inch - SPI
Scanner Basics: Saving Your Scans
Scanner Basics: The DPI Dilemma

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Security

Ad-Aware 2007
Ad-Aware Personal Edition
Ads Masquerading as Security Warnings
Avoiding Spyware
Avoiding Virus Attacks
Common Spammer Tricks and Tips to Avoid Them
Computer Security
Computer Security Checklist
Cute but Deadly - Spyware and Adware in Every Day Life
Cyber Monday: Are You Prepared?
Does Creating an "!0000" or Other "Trick" Address Book Entry Prevent the Spread of Viruses?
e-mail: How Private is it?
e-mail Security
Finding Cookies in Internet Explorer
Firewalls - Securing Your Computer
Firewalls and Firestorms
Firewalls: Are Your Shields Up?
Is Your Internet Connection Secure?
jdbgmgr.exe Virus Hoax
Lock Icon Displays Browser Security
Manage Your Computer's Security Settings in One Place with Windows XP Service Pack 2
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus: How to Properly Scan for Viruses
Password Reset Disk
Password Selection
Passwords: The Do’s and Don’ts
Phishing
Read an e-mail without Opening it
Safe Mode
Safe Mode Revisited
Secure Sites and Security Certificates
Securing Internet Explorer
Show Your Extensions
Spam and Other Unsolicited e-mail
SpamCop – Doing Something About Spammers
Spam Reduction
Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam ...
Spybot Search and Destroy - How to Use It
Spyware: Protect Yourself
Spyware: They Know Who You Are and What You're Doing
sulfnbk.exe Virus Hoax
System Restore
Trojans are coming!
Virus Alerts
Virus Hoaxes – A Hoax is a Hoax
Virus Myths, Hoaxes, and Urban Legends
Virus Programs: Are Two Better than One?
Warning: Your Computer is Broadcasting Its Internet Address
ZoneAlarm: Changing a Program’s Access to the Net

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Windows

Activation Keys
ActiveX
Add Program To Start Menu
Adding a Scrap to the Desktop
Adding a Screen Saver to the Desktop
Alt-Tab to Jump to Previous Window
Alt-Tab to Switch Among Windows
Blue Filenames
Cancel the Drag
Change Icon Associated with File Type
Change Size of Explorer Panes
Change the Background of Your Desktop
Changing the Screen Saver Settings
Change Your View in Folders
Check for Disk Errors in Windows
Clearing Out the Muck in Your PC
Clearing the Print Queue in Windows
Clearing the Way for Drag and Drop
Computer Dating: Give it a Try
Control a Window with the Mouse or Keyboard
Copy (or Move) a File or Folder
Create and Customize User Accounts
Customize Windows Taskbar
Data Organization: Copy and Move
Deletion Rule Of Thumb
Depersonalize Office and Windows
Disabling the Windows Folder Warning
Display Properties
Display Windows Boot Menu
Displaying Specific File Extensions
Do You Defragment?
Double-Click Problems
Drag and Drop With Ease
Drag and Drop with the Right Mouse Button
Embedding and Linking
F3 to Search
File Associations
File Compression
Find Files Without Really Trying
Find the Missing Window
Force File to Open in Desired Program
Boot into Safe Mode
Format a Floppy Disk
Free System Resources
Get Keyboard Control of the Desktop
Getting to the Windows Folder with the Run Command
Hard Drive Cleanup
Icon Spacing
Increasing the Font Size for Windows
Instant Tool Bar
It Was 20 Years Ago ... A Look Back at Windows
Keyboard Quickies
Keyboard Shortcut Keys
Microsoft Backup
Midsummer Cleanout
Move the Windows Taskbar
Multicolor Title Bars
Multiple File Selection
On-Screen Keyboard
Opening a Registered File with a Different Program
Opening My Computer in Dual-Pane Mode
Organize Your Start Menu
Out, Damned Passport! Out, I Say!
Password Reset Disk
Paste Special
Play a MIDI File at Startup
Print a Folder Directory Listing
Print from the Desktop
Print Multiple Photo Layouts from Windows XP
Print Screen
Print Sections of a Document or Web Page
Printing a Separator Page between Print Jobs
Quick Copy/Paste on Non-Edit Fields
Quick Launch Toolbar
Quieting a Loud Modem
RAM: How Much is Enough?
Reboot Without Launching Programs In The Startup Folder
Re-Create Show Desktop Shortcut
Re-Create Show Desktop Shortcut from Scratch
Registered Files
Registered Files: the Flip Side
The Registry
Remove Unused Programs
Resize the Taskbar Buttons
Rundll32 and Other Errors
Safe Mode
Safe Mode Revisited
Save Passwords
Send To Command
Shift Key Turns Off Caps Lock in Windows XP
Shortcut Keys to Launch Your Applications
Shortcut to Properties
Shortcuts in Word Processor and Just About Anything Else
Show Desktop Icon - Lost and Found
Show Your Extensions
Shut Down Woes
Shutting Down Windows Without a Mouse
Size Columns to Fit Widest Entry
Skip the Recycle Bin Confirmation Message
Slow Hard Drive
Sorting in a Windows Folder
Sounds Good
Start Without the Mouse
Sticky Keys
Stop Hiding Inactive Icons
System Information
System Resources
Too Many Folders!
Top 5 Ways to Improve Windows Performance
Top 10 Steps to Trouble-Free Computing
Turning Off Window Animations
Up, Up, and Away with the Quick Launch Toolbar
Updating Windows
Updating Windows – The Right to Choose
Using Disk Cleanup
Using the Escape Key to Stop a Drag and Drop
Windows 98 Updates
Windows Vista
Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Are You Ready for It?
Windows XP the Old Fashioned Way
Windows XP: Lose the "New Program" Pop-Ups
Winter Ahead

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