PC Pitstop Newsletter – March 2011






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PC Matic Chat
by The Pit Crew

PC Matic now includes a feature rich chat experience.

windows secrets
10 Tips for Keeping Data Safe
by Jan Bultmann/Windows Secrets

10 important steps to enhance your personal security.

GFI Software
Facebook Apps Spaming Walls
Malware Minute by GFI Software

Rogue facebook apps are autoposting to walls and facebook chat.

pirillo
Windows 7 Upgrade Mystery
by Chris Pirillo

What’s the difference between a Windows 7 upgrade & an Anytime Upgrade?

bob rankin
Discount Toner Bargains?
by Bob Rankin

A look at some of the pros & cons of those inexpensive toner cartridge deals

techbite
Great Wastes of Time
by Steve Bass

More of Steve’s all-time favorite timewasters.

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iTunes Hairball
by John Dodge

A wise man once called MSFT a big hairball. iTunes is a bigger hairball.

shogan
Podcast Heaven
by Steve Bass

Don’t miss this wealth of truly wonderful, enjoyable,
educating, entertaining stuff?

leo
Will IPv6 break my internet?
by Leo Notenboom

Recent news reports about the transition to IPv6 have many people concerned.
    
Tech Tips



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Submit Your Favorite Tip

Each month we select the best of the tips submitted by the PC Pitstop community. Submit yours today for a chance to win.

tip 1
Windows 7 Tweak Guide

17 tweaks for making Windows 7 run at top speed. Thanks, Chris951.

tip 2
Easy Display Switcher

Windows 7 provides an easy way to access and switch between external displays Thanks,Paultx.

tip 3
Save Emails As Html

Save emails as .html and they will then open much faster in Internet Explorer! Thanks, EssexBiker.



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File Extensions Library

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PC Reviews
Top 25 Best Loved PCs

Netbook, laptop, desktop, and custom builds each have their own top 25 list in our satisfaction library.

Driver Library
Top Drivers Library

The newest drivers are presented to you in all their detailed glory. Make sure your PC is up to date.

Process Library
Process Library

Check your PC against our running processes library to identify potential malicious processes and shut them down.

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