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Useful Computer-Oriented Links

Documentation

	Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Site
	SpamAssassin Email Rules
	SpyBot Usage Notes
	Ad-Aware Usage Notes
	iManager User Notes (for our Email clients)

Trend Anti-Spam software

	Ad-Aware Web Site
	Ad-Aware Download
	Ad-Aware Latest REF file
	SpyBot Web Site
	SpyBot Download
	SpyBot Detection Updates
	Trend Spyware Scanner
	SpywareBlaster
	Microsoft Defender (Antispyware)  NEW!
	Spy Sweeper Web Page
	Spy Sweeper Download (free. limited time version)
	Spy Audit

	Kaspersky
	Sophos Explains Viruses (PDF)
	Symantec Virus Definitions
	McAfee FreeScan (scans, but does not remove)
	McAFee Stinger (downloadable standalone)
	Trend (Housecall) Online Virus Scan
	Symantec Security Check (scans, but does not remove)
	Trend SysClean Utility  (downloadable standalone, use with "Recent Trend Pattern", below)
	Recent Trend Antivirus Pattern
	Virus Removal Tools
	Virus Hoaxes
	Symantec Online Security Test and Virus Detection and Alternate  (Popups must be enabled)
	Symantec / Norton Tools, etc.  (run in Safe Mode with System Restore off)
	Windows DLL / Processes Link

	Trend CWShredder removes "CoolWebSearch"
	BHODemon
	HiJackThis anti-Spyware Tool.  Use with care.
	Popup Manager

	Your IP
	VOPT
	PerfectDisk
	LUsetup
	SymNRT
	Java
	Riched.dll
	Microsoft Installer XP & 2K
	Winsock XP Fix 1
	Winsock XP Fix 2
	Outlook Attachment Fix
	System Mechanic Trial
	Crypto Reset
	Hot to get into SAFE MODE with Windows 98 (You can also tap F8 when you see the white text on a black background when you start your computer)
	Google Toolbar (includes excellent popup blocker)
	Determine your current WAN IP address or here
	WinVNC Remote Control
	Powertoys for Windows XP (TweakUI)
	Microsoft O/S Updates
	Microsoft Downloads
	Microsoft Office Updates
	Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer
	Dell Support
	Belarc Advisor
	Adobe Acrobat Reader®
	WinZip 9.0
	Quicktime
	Mozilla Firefox
	National Do-Not-Call Registry

Learn more about SPAM and other bad things at HoaxBbusters

Weather Links

	AccuWeather
	Weather Underground

Do chilren you love use the Internet?  Read on!

One of our greatest concerns has to do with children using the Internet.  The Internet is a double-edged sword for kids.  We know what a wonderful learning tool it can be, but there is a darker side to the Internet of which parents and guardians need be aware:
 

	What at the Risks for Children Online
	Internet Dangers (Forum)
	Dangers of Instant Messaging
	Protecting Children from Internet Jeopardy

Do you know ? That it is often much cost-effective to upgrade your computer equipment than it is to replace it ?  Call us for an honest recommendation that is best for you.

Why are some computers with the same specifications more expensive than others ? In a word, the answer is "QUALITY", "PERFORMANCE" and "SUPPORT" . . . well, make that THREE words. Only you can decide if the extra cost is worth it.  If you can afford for your computers to be less reliable and / or slower, save your money.  Before you buy, ask your salesperson a hypothetical question, for example, how a hard drive crash a year from then would be handled.  Would they attempt to recover your data?  If reliability and performance are important, spend the extra money on higher quality equipment with the support you need.