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September 2006 Newsletter

 

In This Issue

  • Vista Not an XP Replacement
  • Article: Dell Battery Recall Notification
  • PC Pitstop Soups Up Full Tests Again
  • Windows Tip: Help Reduce Security Risks in Windows XP
  • Research: RSS reader application trends
  • Research: Music Survey Results II ‘The Deep Dive’
  • Survey: Weigh In On Our Wireless Survey
Vista: Not an XP Replacement
Dave provides an update on Vista hardware
requirements and discusses the XP to Vista upgrade situation.
Learn More
PC Pitstop Optimize 1.5
Speed up your PC. Run our new free Optimize 1.5 scan
and identify ways to get a faster and more reliable computer. Get better performance without the expense or difficulty
of adding new hardware. Run a free scan
PC Pitstop On Top of The Dell Battery Recall

In August, PC Pitstop notified over 9,000 Pitstop visitors via email about a battery recall that may impact their Dell PCs. Another 11,000 PC Pitstop visitors who used our Full Tests
to scan their systems anonymously may also have been affected. If you believe the battery in your Dell system may be subject to this recall, we encourage you to visit
dellbatteryprogram.com for more information. Do you have a friend, family member or co-worker that might benefit from notifications like this in the future?
Encourage them to register for a Free PC Pitstop account today.
Full Tests Souped Up Again
Once again, we have made significant changes to our full test diagnostics. PC Pitstop Full Tests now provide you with even more insight into the health, configuration and performance of your PC. Put your PC through our new and improved tests now!
Free Spyware Scan
If your PC is acting strangely, or acting sluggish,
quite often spyware is the root cause. Check out our new spyware scan, Exterminate. It’s free and features a step by step analysis of any unwanted pests installed on your computer.
Scan for free.
Windows Tip: Help Reduce Security Risks in Windows XP
RayG shares a valuable tip that can greatly increase the security of your PC. Learn More
Research: RSS reader application trends

The buzz surrunding RSS (Really Simple Syndication) continues to reverberate throughout the industry. Our research shows that an increasing number of PCs have the software capability to read and receive RSS information. Learn More
Free Driver Scan
Hardware manufacturers frequently update their
Windows drivers to improve the performance and stability of their products. If you have a peculiar problem with your
PC, quite often it can be resolved by an updated driver. Check out your PC’s driver status, with a free driver scan.

Scan For Free
Research: Digital Music Survey Results II ‘The Deep Dive’

Our research team takes a ‘deep dive’ into the results of our July 2006 Digital Music Survey. Survey Results II
New Survey – Wireless Networking

This month we put together a short survey about wireless networking technology. One lucky participant will receive $100, and results
will be published in next month’s newsletter. Take the Survey
Free Privacy Scan
Your PC is storing a mountain of personal information about you and your surfing habits. The new Erase 1.1 offers a free and even more powerful privacy scan that lets you see the personal information that is at risk. Give it a try, it’s easy & free!
Got a Windows Tip or Trick?

You can win $100 if your Windows Tip or Trick is selected for our monthly newsletter. Just join our forums, affectionately called The Pit, and make your submission in the Tips or Tricks section. Even if you don’t have a tip or trick, come join our growing and happening online community. Join
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