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Dick's Recommendations
for your Computer
And they are all FREE.
(Some have pay versions, so you might have to do a little searching.)
Attention
**These tools are free
versions.**
There are NO charges that you should be responsible for, so
don't pay anything if asked.
If asked to pay something, don't
pay it and contact me.
(Copy and paste the sites address to your e-mail)
Anti-Virus Scanner
 
Spyware Scanners
Firewall
Firewalls are security software system, that limits the exposure
of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers;
commonly used on home computers and they are usually plenty
of protection
A better, safer browser
E-Mail Programs
Fun E-Mail
Better Business Bureau Online
Check out those online sites your not sure of.
Microsoft Windows
XP Upgrade Requirements
| Windows
XP Home |
Windows
XP Professional |
233 MHz CPU,
64MB Ram
2 GB hard disk space. |
233 MHz CPU,
64MB Ram
2 GB Hard Disk space. |
| Recommended: 300 MHz CPU and
128MB Ram |
Recommended: 300 MHz CPU and
128MB Ram |
Setting System Time Over the Internet
You can set your system clock to a time server on
the Internet.
1. Double-click the time on your taskbar
2. Click the Internet Time tab
3. Check Automatically synchronize with an Internet
time server
4. Click on the Update Now button
How to Remove Windows XP's Messenger
Theoretically, you can get rid of it (as well as a few other things). Windows 2000 power users should already be familiar with this tweak.
Fire up the Windows Explorer and navigate your way to the %SYSTEMROOT% \ INF folder. What the heck is that thingy with the percentage signs? It's a variable. For most people, %SYSTEMROOT% is C:\Windows. For others, it may be E:\WinXP. Get it? Okay, on with the hack! In the INF folder, open sysoc.inf (but not before making a BACKUP copy first). Before your eyes glaze over, look for the line containing "msmsgs" in it. Near the end of that particular line, you'll notice that the word "hide" is not so hidden. Go ahead and delete "hide" (so that the flanking commas are left sitting next to one another). Save the file and close it. Now, open the Add and Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel. Click the Add / Remove Windows Components icon. You should see "Windows Messenger" in that list. Remove the checkmark from its box, and you should be set. NOTE: there are other hidden system components in that sysoc.inf file, too. Remove "hide" and the subsequent programs at your own risk.
Old
Tips
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Ergonomic Tips:
Computer use by Seniors
New Tips:
1. How to increase the Browsing and Downloading speed in Windows Vista?
2. How to clear out the Internet Files.
First right click on the Internet Explorer Icon, then click on properties.
Now click on Delete cookies then OK.
Now click on Delete files, now put a check in Delete all offline content.
Now click OK.
Now click on Clear History, then yes.
Now click ok to close out the Internet Properties.
More Tips:
Windows XP ( WINXP )
How Run System Restore in Windows XP ( WINXP )
1) Click on "START" then "RUN"
2) Type "MSCONFIG" and click on "OK"
3) Now Click on "LAUNCH SYSTEM RESTORE"
4) Leave Defaults and Click "NEXT"
5) Select a date to restore from, (Warning all software
installed after date will be completely removed) and click
on "NEXT"
6) You will be asked to confirm date, if you are happy then
click on "NEXT"
7) Your computer will now reboot, do a bit of work and when
finished the below screen will be seen, your problem should
now be solved, if not try another date prior to this.
8) Done. You can undo system restore by simply launching
it again and selecting "UNDO RESTORE"
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