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How to Protect Your Computer
Never open e-mail attachments, unless it's one you're expecting from yourself or someone you know. Many viruses access user's address books and send themselves to the first fifty or more names on the list. Because you think it's from a friend, you innocently open the attachment and that's when the wackiness ensues.
In some cases, the virus may block your access to the Internet, disable your anti-virus program and alter key system files—in short, it is a ghastly mess. More...
How to Change Your Desktop Wallpaper
Desktop wallpapers let you to personalize Windows XP ’s look. Express yourself by changing the standard desktop wallpaper to something you love: Alpine skiing, fast cars, Derek Jeter, Britney Spears or even, God help us, Paris Hilton.
And it’s so easy to do. More...
How to Read a Computer Ad
As they've have been reduced to a commodity by market pressures, computers built by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) have been forced to cut all sorts of corners to keep their costs down and their customer's prices competitive. As a result, you can buy a "good-enough" computer for $500—less if you're not too fussy. And remember, monitor not included. More...
Updated: November 18, 2005