PC Pitstop’s tests are implemented with web pages that use Javascript and an ActiveX control developed and signed by PC Pitstop. The tests are conducted over multiple pages to reduce the size of the data being sent back to the web site and to provide you with better visual feedback about the testing process.
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The Need for Speed
Introducing Exterminate & Erase 1.1
Windows Tip: The 10 Commandments of the Internet
Visa Readiness Test Update
Research: Windows Live OneCare
Research: Digital Music Survey
Forum Wars
August 2006 Newsletter Read More »
Commentary: Google Boomers
Article: Keyboard shortcuts save time
Windows Tweak: Reduce IE loadtimes
Optimize: Announcing Optimize 1.5
Research: Open Office gaining marketshare
Survey: Weigh in on our digital music survey
Windows Alert: XP drains portable batteries
Windows Tweak: Make your LCD screen crystal clear
July 2006 Newsletter Read More »
Since PC Pitstop opened in March 2000, we’ve tested and optimized more than a million computers. During that time, spyware has become a growing problem that threatens the stability and performance of your PC.
Our statistics indicate that more than 20% of PC’s have some sort of spyware active in memory, stealing CPU cycles, using up system resources, delivering unwanted advertising, and often creating system instability. Worse yet, spyware can threaten your privacy.
Spyware Information Center Read More »
Commentary: Vista – RAM Guzzler
New Test: Try our Vista Readiness Test
Windows Tip: For those with reading glasses…
Research: Close to 3/4 of PC’s are not Vista Ready
Windows Tweak: Recover previous hard drive space
June 2006 Newsletter Read More »
The Gator Corporation makes several free applications that are distributed over the Internet. (On October 30, 2003, the company changed its name to Claria Corporation, but continues to operate in the same way it did before the name change.) Gator/Claria products are often delivered to end-users by being bundled with other applications or through “drive-by downloads” that pop up an ActiveX dialog and start the installation process if you say “Yes”.
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Commentary: Fed up with Outlook!
Research: Thunderbird gaining ground on Outlook and OE
Windows Tip: Save time by using keyboard shortcuts
Research: Participate in our eMail and Keyboard Shortcuts survey
Windows Tweak: Speed up your PC – Disable XP Visual effects
eMail Advisory: Outlook Crashes without warning
May 2006 Newsletter Read More »
Microsoft’s Gaping Security Hole
A Peek Inside the Spyware Greed Machine
Australians Lead the World in Antispyware
Your Opinion–Worth $100?
Windows Tip: Don’t be a Slave to Email
April 2006 Newsletter Read More »
PC Pitstop’s Full Tests Overhaul
Microsoft Windows Vista and Security
P2P File Sharing Software
Thanks for the Survey Feedback
Windows Tip: International Characters
March 2006 Newsletter Read More »
Anti-Spyware Workshop Exposes Industry Antics
Fragmentation Dropping as Drives Get Bigger
Tell Us What You Like–and Win $50!
Performance Tip: Trim System Restore’s Fat
February 2006 Newsletter Read More »