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How to keep a flaky network connection from slowing you down PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Cory Daehn   
Thursday, 26 January 2012 20:26

Windows LogoEvery once in a while a Windows PC will come across a network connection (wired or wireless) that just doesn't seem to want to stay connected.  This can be caused by a bad switch/router, low wireless signal, or a bad cable/connector.  Unfortunately by default the DHCP client in Windows is configured to renew your IP address every time the connection is dropped then reacquired.  This can cause some serious delays in your computing experience.


Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 12:25
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How to free up possibly gigs of wasted space on your Windows XP computer PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Cory Daehn   
Monday, 12 December 2011 23:13

altWindows XP has a secret "System Profile" folder hidden within Windows folder that can possibly contain Gigabytes (yes, with a G) of data that could be deleted from your hard drive to save space which is ignored by all of the programs that clean up temporary files.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:14
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How to actually get your credit reports for free PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Cory Daehn   
Monday, 28 September 2009 09:14

At this point, due to their thousands of jingle-filled ads, surely everyone in the United States (and a few in Canada & Mexico)  has seen or heard an ad for freecreditreport.com.  Unfortunately the name of the site is a marketing gimmick.


Last Updated on Monday, 12 October 2009 10:50
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AVG version 9 release reviewed PDF Print E-mail
Reviews - System Tools
Written by Cory Daehn   
Thursday, 05 November 2009 19:16

AVG has finally released version 9.0 of their Antivirus, Antispyware, Antispam, and Internet Security offerings.  Since it’s been out for a few days, I figured it was time for a review and me to speak up about the product.  Here is our review and information on this new offering from the folks at AVG (Grisoft)


Last Updated on Friday, 30 April 2010 16:00
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Virus Info and free Online Virus Scan
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Written by Cory Daehn   
Monday, 23 March 2009 13:24
Powered By Trend MicroSince many viruses these days disable whatever antivirus solutions you have installed on your machine, we've provided virus advisories and an online virus scanning and removal tool as a public service. Requires Mozilla/Firefox with Java or Internet Explorer 5.5 or above.

 

Last Updated on Friday, 17 July 2009 14:46
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