September 2008 Newsletter #2



PC Pitstop Newsletter


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This Month


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Obsolete? Maybe


Rob takes a component by component look at his system. What is destined to become obsolete, first?

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Chrome is Extra-Ordinary


Bigger? Better? Or more of the same? No question this new browser is a game changer.

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Seinfeld & Gates – Serenity Now!


$300 million dollars later, not even Jerry Seinfeld can help Bill Gates achieve Apple-esque hipness.

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Virus Wars II


The Virus War coverage continues with Steve on the front lines. Included: Top 5 threats and how to combat them.


SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWSLETTER


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Bits From Bill



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SPAM laws = No Solution


While we all hoped the CAN_SPAM Act would help stem the flood of unwanted Emails. Bill P says that is not the case.

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Disk Health



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Win Patrol Free Trial



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PC Trends


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Chrome Usage Shines


A look at recent traffic to our site reveals just how popular Google Chrome Browser is.

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Sony Vaio Recall


Sony’s recall involves over 400,000 Vaio’s with potential overheating problems. Find out if yours is affected.

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Online Backup Survey


Online backup services are a simple way to store your data offsite and at minimal cost. Should you use one?



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Tech Tips



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Control Panel Addon


Handy PC monitoring and performance tools are added to your control panel for ease of use. Thanks Porthos.


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Solution for docx files


Someone keep sending you Office 2007 files but you’ve got 2000? Find out how to convert them with Paultx’s tip.


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Internet Shortcut Icons


Use this trick to refresh your internet shortcuts if they lose their custom images. Thanks to Jacee.


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$100 goes to the best tips each month.


Special Offers


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