** Issue #32 December 1st, 2007 **
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Contents
Contents In This Issue...
#1 - Newbies Nook - Information for those who are new to computers and computing.
#2 - Be careful. Be very very careful! - Do you keep an eye on your Government?
#3 - Security Focus - Computer Security by Kenny Hart.
#4 - Vista Service Pack 1 Details
#5 - Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists - Carol tells us how to do it in Word and OpenOffice Writer.
#6 - My Recommended Software - Need software? Check this list first!
#7 - Useful Freeware - Useful programs that you may find useful. Did I mention they're free!
#8 - Useful web sites - Websites I've visited lately that you may find useful.
#9 - The Lighter Side - Some humor to lighten your load!
#10 - Odds and Ends - A little bit of this and a little bit of that!
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#1 - Newbies Nook
By David Hartsock
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How to Move, Rename, and Organize Files in Windows - Part 2
A Quick Refresher
In the last issue we discussed how Windows handles three common commands: Copy, Cut, and Paste. There was also a brief explanation of the Windows Clipboard. Here they are again.
- Clipboard - A section of memory that Windows uses to temporarily store information for the user.
- Cut - Removes the file or object from the original location and places it in the Clipboard.
- Copy - Copies the file or object to the Clipboard, but leaves the original in the current location.
- Paste - Removes the file or object from the clipboard and places it where you choose.
These four items are important because three of the four items are used in combination every single time you move a file or folder. It doesn't matter how you perform the move, as it is always true.
Windows Default File Actions
Be default Windows takes into account the location you are moving the file from and to. If the file resides on your hard drive and you are moving it to another location on the hard drive Windows will perform a Cut - the file will not remain in the original location, but will be in the destination location. If either the original location or destination location are on a removable drive Windows will perform a Copy - the file will remain in the original location and will also be in the destination location.
- Both original and destination are an internal hard drive - the file will not remain in the original location, but will be in the destination location.
- Either original or destination are a removable storage device - the file will remain in the original location and will also be in the destination location.
To move a file using Window's default methods navigate to the original location of the file. Open My Computer or My Documents again so you have two folders open and navigate to the location or folder where you would like the file to end up. If one of the locations is the desktop you will only need one folder.
Place your cursor over the file you would like to move. Press down on the left mouse button and hold it down. While holding the button down move your mouse to the location where you would like the file to be. Release the mouse button. This is called "dragging and dropping". That sure is a lot easier than typing a text command and the path. Isn't Windows wonderful?
Note: An external hard drive (one that connects with a USB or Firewire cable) is considered removable storage by Windows and will, by default, perform the copy function.
Here is an example of a file being moved from one location on the internal hard drive (desktop) to another (Documents).
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Here is an example of a file being copied from the internal hard drive (desktop) to a removable storage device (USB Drive).
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Hey! That's just great! Now you know that Windows will perform a copy if one of the locations is removable storage, so your original file will still be in the same place. You also know that if you both locations are on an internal hard drive that Windows will perform a cut and the original location won't have the file anymore
But what if you want to perform a cut when copying to/from a removable drive? What if you want to perform a copy when moving files around on your internal hard drive? Microsoft thought of that too!
Windows has a hidden menu for each file. If you hover your cursor over a file and click the right mouse button you will find a plethora of options that appear in the menu. It will look similar to the picture below:
AH HA! Do you see Cut and Copy? These do exactly what is described above. Clicking Copy will place a copy of the file in the clipboard. Clicking Cut will place the original file in the clipboard. I bet you want to know how to get your file back from the clipboard? Don't worry it isn't gone!
Navigate to the location where you would like the file placed. Right click again to see the hidden menu. Notice anything different?
Clicking Paste will remove the file from the clipboard and place it in the location you right clicked!
Here is an example of the a file being moved from a removable USB drive to an internal hard drive, which is not Windows default option.
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Here is example using the copy function to place a duplicate file in another location on your internal hard drive.
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There you have it! That is a basic overview of how files are moved are in the Windows operating system. In the next issue I'll go a little more in depth and talk about creating folders, working with groups of files, and renaming a file.
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#2 - Be Careful. Be Very, Very Careful!
By David Hartsock
US House Bill H.R. 3791
I don't often rant, but I feel everyone needs to hear about this topic. It only affects the United States, but it serves as a warning to everyone.
In the United States we elect persons to represent us in the legislature. It is the responsibility of the elected official to perform the duties for which he was elected. Hopefully they perform these duties with the well being of those who elected them in mind. Often times this is the case, but in this instance it is not well thought out!
In order to appear proactive to their constituents these elected officials often introduce legislation with good intentions, but without due diligence. I don't expect my elected officials to be computer experts. I do expect them to seek out advice from those who are when they decide to add laws that affect computer owners and users!
This week the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved (409 to 2) House Bill H.R. 3791 which is aimed at providers of open Wi-Fi connections. Hey, that's great, right? That's what we pay them to do, right? This bills purpose it to aid in the reduction of child pornography and to help punish those responsible. I personally believe those who engage in these activities should be burned at the stake. This article in no way supports anyone engaging in the exchange or manufacture of these materials! But do these elected officials have a clue how many open wireless connections there are in this country? I can see two unsecured wireless connections from my couch! I can find 20 or 30 just by driving through my neighborhood!
What this article covers is the short sightedness with which this bill was prepared, and the complete misunderstanding our elected officials have of matters that pertain to computers, the internet, and users.
H.R. 3791 Official Summary
Securing Adolescents From Exploitation-Online Act of 2007 or the SAFE Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to expand the reporting requirements of electronic communication and remote computing service providers (service providers) with respect to violations of child sexual exploitation and pornography laws. Requires such service providers, in reporting violations of such laws to the CyberTipline of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Center) to provide: (1) information on the Internet identity of a suspected sex offender, including the electronic mail address, website address, uniform resource locator, or other identifying information; (2) the time child pornography was uploaded or discovered; (3) geographic location information for the offender; and (4) images of such child pornography. Requires the Center to forward each report which it receives from a service provider to a designated law enforcement agency.
Requires service providers to preserve images of child pornography for evidentiary purposes.
Authorizes the Center to provide images of child pornography reported to its CyberTipline to service providers to enable such providers to stop further transmissions of of pornographic images.
Grants service providers and the Center immunity from civil claims or criminal charges for complying the requirements of this Act, except for certain intentional or reckless misconduct.
This summary seems straight forward and noble. The bill itself, unfortunately, contains some very broad and ambiguous language. The language is so broad that individuals (yes people just like you), hotels, coffee shops, etc are all included and face the same liabilities and responsibilities.
So What is Wrong?
- There is already a law on the books that require ISPs and providers of "remote computing services" to report such instances.
- The law is so ambiguous that a simple picture of your child or a drawn picture could qualify as child pornography.
- The penalty for non compliance is $150,000(US) for the first offense and up to $300,000 for subsequent offenses.
I am sure that this bill was not drafted with intent of affecting hundreds of thousands of citizens. Should this bill pass the Senate that will be the affect and failure to follow will result in penalties of $150,000 or more.
Knowing that many thousands of people do not know enough about computers to properly secure their wireless connection I see that this could go the way of the Julie Amero case. Imagine thousands of non techy US residents being visited by Federal employees and presented with judgments of $150,000!
A reply from the bills author, Nick Lampson (D-Texes), claims we are missing the point. It is obvious that he, himself, is the one missing the point!
If you live in the US you should contact your representatives in Washington. If you live outside the US please use this as a warning. If you don't monitor what your elected officials are doing, you could be in the same boat!
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#3 - Security Focus
How to Secure Your Computer: Maxim #3
by Ken Harthun
Note: If any of what I say in these Maxims is over your head, please find a friendly Geek to help you, or post a comment here asking for clarification.In the last newsletter, I stressed the importance of having a NAT router between your PC and the Internet (by the way, any router you buy for consumer use is a NAT router, so you don't have to tell the salesperson at Best Buy or wherever that you need a "NAT" router; just tell them you want a router and you'll be fine). While that is without question the first, most important security step, it alone is not enough. The router itself is a weak point unless you have it properly configured.
All routers come with a default username and password. These defaults are well known and published on the Web. Three of the more widely-used consumer routers, Linksys, D-Link, and Netgear, have recently been shown to be vulnerable to a certain web page attack. Go to the wrong site and if your router has the default password, the attacker can change its settings to send you wherever they want you to go. You'll think you're looking at your bank's login page, but it'll be a fake look-alike that steals your account information as soon as you log in. Not good. This is another essential step to take to insure you're not inviting attackers into your network. I leave you with Computer Security Maxim #3:
Always change the default username and password of any configurable device you put on your home network.
Ken Harthun writes about security issues at http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/gnomewriter and blogs on general Geek things at http://askthegeek.kennyhart.com. He's always interested in your questions.
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#4 - Vista Service Pack 1 Details
By David Hartsock
A service pack is a major update to an operating system. XP is currently on SP2 (service pack 2) with SP3 coming in the spring. Vista celebrated its' first birthday not long ago, and Microsoft is poised to release the first service pack. Vista SP1 brings some much needed improvements to the OS, as well as correcting one of Microsoft's biggest mistake.
Windows XP and Vista have included a "feature" called WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage). WGA is used by Microsoft to verify that your version of Windows is not a pirated, or illegal, copy. The only "advantage" I have ever seen is for Microsoft. In fact, I've written several times about my disdain for WGA here and here.
With the introduction of Vista Microsoft changed the function of WGA. If your computer did not pass the WGA test you are given three days to correct the problem, whether or not you are legitimate. After that three day grace period your computer enters a "reduced functionality mode" or in plain English. The only thing you can do with your computer is access the internet for 1 hour!
With Vista SP1 the reduced functionality mode is removed. The computer will function normally, but the desktop will change to a basic black and a notification will appear that your copy of Vista is not genuine. This is a huge improvement, as Microsoft has had instances in the past with malfunctions of the WGA servers. These malfunctions labeled thousands of computers unusable until the owner contacted Microsoft.
Some things you will see in SP1 other than the WGA fix:
- A kernel update
- Fixes for the most common causes of crashes
- Improvement in time required to copy files
- Better support for Wireless-N
- Support for emerging hardware technologies
- Bitlocker improvements
- Search item removed from the Start Menu allowing integration of search products from third party vendors
- All previously released updates and patches
- and many other small improvements
The truly funny part of all this? If you get flagged as having a non-genuine copy of Vista you are presented with an offer to purchase Vista that is priced less than what you can purchase it in a local store!
Well there you have it! In my eyes the most important improvement coming with SP1 will be the taming of WGA. Vista has been extremely reliable for me, but the thought of having a useless computer because of a WGA snafu has been in the back of my mind.
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#5 - Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists
by Carol A. Bratt
Howdy everyone,
'Tis the season and we are all running around like chickens with our heads cut off trying to get everything done and one perfectly. Well guess what - it can't be done and I know because I tried it.
Having said that, because I am spread a little thin this month my article will not be as long as it usually is. As a matter of fact, It just dawned on me that I owed Dave an article for his newsletter!
Now on to the articles!
Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists in MS Word
It is actually quite easy to create bulleted and numbered lists in MS Word. To create a bulleted list, follow the steps below:
- Launch MS Word if it is not already open.
- Place your cursor where you would like to insert a bulleted list.
- You can either click on the Bullet button, or click on Format | Bullets and Numbering.
You should now have a bullet.
Type any text and press enter to start the next bullet. To end the bulleted list, simply press Enter twice.
- One bullet
- Two bullet
To create a numbered list in MS Word, follow the steps below:
- Place your cursor in your document where you would like to insert a numbered list.
- Either click on the Number button on your toolbar, or Click Format | Bullets and Numbering.
- You should now have a number one.
- Type any text and press enter to start the next number.
- To end the numbered list, again, simply press Enter twice.
To create a numbered list that includes letters, follow the steps below:
- Place the cursor where you would like to insert the numbered and lettered list.
- Either click on the Number button or Format | Bullets and Numbering, as shown above.
- When you get to the point where you would like to add a letter to your list, press the indent button on your toolbar or click on your TAB key.
If you want to change the lettering format, click on Format | Bullets and Numbering.
There may be instances where you have a need for paragraphs in a bulleted or numbered list that are not numbered or bulleted and this is also easily accomplished. Follow the steps below:
Position the cursor where you want to insert the numbered list and either click the button on the toolbar or use Format | Bullets and Numbering as above.
When you want a paragraph without numbers or bullets, simply press CTRL + Enter.
If, after you have created your bulleted or numbered list you decide that you want to change the appearance, you can click on Format | Bullets and Numbering and adjust the formatting there.
More in OpenOffice
As always, the very same bulleted and numbered lists can be created in OpenOffice Writer and in a very similar way.
Follow the steps below to create a list in Writer:
- Launch OpenOffice Writer if it is not already open.
- Key in your text for your list.
- Select the text that you would like to number.
- Click the Number icon on your toolbar.
Your list will now be numbered.
You can, as in MS Word, also click on the Numbering icon before you key in your text or click on Format | Bullets and Numbering.
You can pretty much create a bulleted list in the same manner but instead of clicking the Numbering icon, you would click on the Bullet icon.
You can have numbered and bulleted lists in Writer as well but this is accomplished a bit differently. There is a concept in Writer called Levels that you use to accomplish this feat. Levels are very powerful if used correctly.
With Levels you also get physical indenting and a whole lot more.
There is the concept of the level. When you indent a list item correctly, it knows that it is level 2 or 3. It carries that information with it. When an item knows it's level, it will apply the right formatting for it's level.
Also, when you indent correctly, the numbering for any numbered lists restarts automatically in order.
There are two ways to indent your lists items correctly. You can either press Tab, click to the left of an item, press Tab and the item is indented. A level 1 item will now become level 2. Press Tab again and it is now at level 3.
You can also use the Bullets and Numbering toolbar. Use the icons on the Bullets and Numbering toolbar. Select your list or Click on View | Toolbars | Bullets and Numbering to view it. This is definitely the way to go when you a lengthy list of items to indent.
You can move up a level or down a level, Move Up with Subpoints, and Move Down with Subpoints using the toolbar. Create a list and take it for a test drive and you will see how easily you can create a nice list with subpoints.
Do not use the standard indent icon on your Standard toolbar as it does not use the Level concept and will create problems for you and your list.
Wow! This turned into a regular long item in spite of myself! But I have to end it here. We will cover more on lists the next time around.
Until then, take care...
Carol writes the monthly Word Bytes Newsletter with more tips and tricks in each issue. Visit Carol's website for more great Microsoft Office tips and tricks! Visit Carol's site at www.carolscorneroffice.com.
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#6 - My Recommended Software
Anti-spyware and Anti-malware Software
Webroot SpySweeper - Daves Computer Tips Seal of Approval Winner! See the test results HERE. Spysweeper provides the best protection of the seven anti-spyware programs tested! Great detection and removal rates with a small real-time protection memory footprint. This is the one you want! SpySweeper includes the ASK toolbar. Be sure to uncheck this option during installation. Free 14 day trial.
CounterSpy - Runner-up in my Anti-Spyware test. Not only does CounterSpy scan and remove spyware, it also uses real time protection. Real-time protection prevents spyware infection. Free 15 day trial. Winner of Computer Shopper Magazine's Best Buy Award!
Antivirus and Firewall Software
ESET Smart Security - New from the maker's of NOD32. Antivirus, Antispyware, Antispam, and Firewall all wrapped into one effective, swift, and low resource package. It is what I use to protect each of my computers!
Kaspersky Antivirus - Kaspersky is my second choice for antivirus software. A good program that is very close in performance to NOD32. Free trial.
Online Armor Firewall - You shouldn't be on the internet without a software firewall that offers inbound and outbound protection. Online Armor is the Best of the Best. Online Armor uses an interface that is easier to navigate than most other firewalls and the protection level can't be beat! Online Armor is available in both a free and reasonably priced paid version, which offers even more protection!
Audio and Video Software
Acoustica Audio Converter Pro - This program converts audio formats and bitrates. Perfect for those with portable audio players or large music collections. 30 day trial.
Adobe Premier Elements - Elements is the consumer version of Adobe Premiere. It costs 1/6th the price, but is very capable of making videos that will impress everyone.
Ashampoo Burning Studio - My current pick for a low resource, easy to use CD/DVD burning application. Easier to use than Nero or Roxio, with a low memory footprint and much smaller installation requirement.
Computer Hardware
Crucial Memory - Memory (RAM) is the upgrade that gives any computer the best bang for the buck. If you want to speed things up with more memory, why not purchase it from the leading source of quality RAM memory. Great selection, good prices, excellent support, and a lifetime warranty! A real winner!
CyberGuys - The place to get those hard to find cables and accessories for your computer!
HP Computers
- My current pick for new laptops and desktops. In the current market I don't think you can beat HP's combination of price and performance. Their laptop line is very cost effective and the design is absolutely beautiful!
Newegg - Newegg.com is known for great service and awesome pricing on computers, upgrades, and electronics. If you're looking for computers, computer parts, or electronics you owe it to yourself to start here! Great Products. Great Prices. Great Customer Service!
Computer Maintenance Software
Diskeeper 2008 - My current favorite defrag program. As files are written and erased from the hard drive they begin to leave "spaces" behind. When the drive is written to again files are broken up to fill in these spaces. This causes the drive to go to several different locations to read an entire file, which slows performance greatly. Diskeeper has several advanced features such as; automatic defrag, scheduled defrag, and the ability to defrag the MFT (Master File Table) and paging file. 30 day trial.
Registry Mechanic - A very thorough and efficient registry cleaner and defragmenter. A definite must to maintain peak performance and stabile operation. 30 day trial.
Computer Utility Software
Acronis True Image 11 - Do you value the data on your computer? Do you value your time? How much time will you spend recovering data and returning your computer to its original state after a hardware failure or software glitch? True Image is my #1 choice in backup tools. Whether you choose file or image based backups (you should use both!) True Image will perform better than any other application I've used. Disk images created with True Image are generally 10-20% smaller than those from comparable programs. If your time and files are as important to you as mine are to me this is a must have.
Acronis Disk Director - My favorite tool to partition, format, and resize hard drives.
Roboform - This program is the next best thing since sliced bread in my book! This program integrates into Internet Explorer and firefox. It generates very secure passwords at the click of a button. How do I remember these complex passwords? Roboform allows you to save passwords and personal data in an encrypted format. A master password (yes only one password to remember!) allows access. Roboform in IE and FireFox works like a super powered bookmark. You click the site you want to go to and Roboform opens the site, enters your username and password for the site (if required) and as if by magic clicks the submit button. If you shop online Roboform can enter your personal information and credit card information, which is also stored in a secure encrypted file, in one click. A real time saver with great security thrown in to boot! 30 day trial.
WinRar - What is commonly called a zip utility, similar to the more widely known WinZip. WinRar is faster and works with more formats for about 1/2 the price of WinZip. 30 day trial.
Desktop Utility Software
LogonStudio - Change the screen that appears when you boot Windows (the one with the moving bar graph). Hundreds of free skins available online. It's free.
Cursor XP Plus - Change the cursors on your computer. Hundreds of cursor packs are available online for free.
Icon Packager - Change the icons on your computer. Icon Packager puts you in control to change every icon with the click of a button. Tired of the plain icons built into Windows? There are hundreds of Icon Packs available online for free, which will add a truly personal feel to your computer.
WindowBlinds 6 - This is the icing on the proverbial cake. WindowBlinds changes the look and feel of Windows. By changing the appearance of the task bar, start menu, and any other window or program you open. It adds transparency, shadows, alpha blending, and animations. Hundreds of themes are available online for free.
Internet and Email
1&1 hosting - If you want to start your own website, blog, photo gallery, or have a personalized email address then 1&1 is for you. 1&1 can not be beat for reliability, features, support, and price. 90 day guarantee.
Google Gmail - The best internet based email (webmail) available. Each mailbox has a 6.5GB limit. The interface is superb, and the spam filter is top notch. You will never need to delete an email again! It has a great search function and a feature called thread view, which makes finding emails easy. A webmail account offers several advantages including not being required to change your email address if you change service providers. Gmail requires an invitation from a current member. If you are interested shoot me an email and I'll send you an invite.
Microsoft Outlook 2007 - Outlook is the current email client of choice for corporate America. I get well over 200 emails a day. Outlook has a few features I really need such as a plug in for automatic backups, office sounds which offers me some audible feedback, and the ability to change headers. I've used Mozilla Thunderbird and liked it a lot. With the amount of mail I go through I really need the features of Outlook. If you aren't a heavy user, or don't need the features I do then Thunderbird is a great alternative.
- An amazing, free, web browser. If you aren't using it you should be! Highly customizable through addins called extensions. There are thousands of extensions which can allow FireFox to do just about anything you can imagine. More importantly, Firefox is not subject to ActiveX, which is a large part of Internet Explorer, AOL, and MSN. No ActiveX means much less chance of getting spyware! Firefox also conforms to web standards more closely than Internet Explorer, which means you will see what the authors intended, not Microsoft.
Mozilla Thunderbird - A great free email client, from the same folks that brought us FireFox. Easy to use and highly customizable through extensions.
Photo and Picture Software
Adobe Photoshop Elements - Photoshop Elements is a consumer version of Adobe Photoshop. If you are serious about digital photos you will find Photoshop Elements a great program to have at your disposal. Elements provides all the functionality most will need at 1/6th the price.
Picasa - A great (FREE) way to organize, edit, and share your digital photos.
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#7 - Useful Freeware
If you find a program that hasn't been included in a previous newsletter tell me by emailing me at
Camtasia Studio 3 - The software I used to create the above videos is available for free from TechSmith. For a limited time TechSmith is offering a free license key. Click here to receive a free camtasia license key. Click here to download the camtasia program. Not only do you get free software, but if you choose to buy the most recent version you get a big discount!
Snagit 7 - The software I use to take the screenshots for the newsletter is available for free from TechSmith. For a limited time TechSmith is offering a free license key. Click here to receive a free snagit license key. Click here to download the snagit program. Not only do you get free software, but if you choose to buy the most recent version you get a big discount!
Greenfish Icon Editor - Use this program to change icons or create your own personalized icons.
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#8 - Useful websites
If you find a website that hasn't been included in a previous newsletter tell me by emailing me at
A Zillion Sounds - Need a sound effect or want to change a default sound in Windows? This is your place!
PDF Online - Need to create a PDF file? Let this site convert it for you, for free!
Tiny Apps - All software on this site is 1.44mb or less. Most is also free. If you're running with low memory or from a portable USB drive this site may be worth looking into.
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#9 - The Lighter Side
I spend thousands of hours each week searching the internet for funny or entertaining items to share with my readers. Enjoy!
Build your own snowman! - That's right. You don't even have to go out in the cold!
Cat alarm clock - My wife and I are cat people. We have the two cutest and most entertaining cats known to man, Buddy and Barney. Those of you who are cat owners will appreciate this video. Those of you who don't like cats will laugh when you realize what cat lovers truly have to deal with!
Talking cats - I always suspected something was going on behind my back!
Drinking and mowing - It's not safe... Trust me! Only in America!
Mansion Impossible - An addictive game! Buy and sell houses and try to make enough to buy the mansion!
Human Donky Kong - Several people with too much time on their hands!
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#10 - Odds and Ends
SpySweeper Special 33% Off!
Webroot, the maker of SpySweeper, is offering a very nice discount of 33% through January 15th, 2007. For those who are new to the newsletter SpySweeper won the Daves Computer Tips Seal of Approval in January of this year. I tested 7 of the most popular anti-spyware programs. You can read the results here. Webroot has recently added the Ask Toolbar to their installation. I don't approve of this, so make sure you uncheck that during installation if you take advantage of this offer.
Click here to get SpySweeper for $19.95 (Regularly $29.95)
HP Offers 25% Discount on Laptops $999 and Over!
Our friends at HP are offering a limited time only 25% off coupon for Laptops $999 and over. This is a great opportunity to make a Christmas purchase and save some major cash!
25%-off web-only coupon for a CTO HP Pavilion Notebook PC at $999. Code NB2570. Ends 12/18HP Offers $400 Discount on Desktops $999 and Over!
The Christmas deals just keep coming! If you were in the market this may be the time to act!
$400 web-only coupon for an HP Pavilion Desktop PC at $999 or more. Coupon code DT9949. Ends 12/15December 15th Issue
I've decided to skip the December 15th issue. This will give me time to tie up some other projects and hopefully get back on schedule. I know that Carol, Ken, myself, and you will be busy with various Holiday related activities. Have a safe and happy Holiday, no matter where you are and what you celebrate!
We will be back in full swing on January 1st, 2008!
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