Archive for 'Free software'
Downloading and installing Microsoft’s free antivirus program
Most people hate their antivirus program for many reasons. Once you buy an antivirus program, for example, you’re stuck paying an annual fee. If you ever stop, the program stops working. And when most antivirus programs do their job, they often slow down your PC by overloading it with an overblown security “suite,” which duplicates […]
Posted: October 17th, 2009 under Free software, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
Tags: antivirus, free antivirus, microsoft security essentials, security
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Recording Internet radio stations
Q: Do all Internet radio stations broadcast using MP3 format at 128 Kbps bit rate? And how do I record Internet radio stations onto my computer’s hard drive? A: Internet radio stations can broadcast (commonly known as “stream”) at any rate or file format they prefer. But many choose 128 Kbps because it strikes a […]
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under Free software, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
Tags: Internet Radio, Recording Internet Radio
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Removing spyware from your PC
Many PCs today are full of spyware — programs that lodge themselves inside your PC, spy on your Web surfing, and usually cause problems in the process. Some just slow down your PC; others place targeted ads, pornography and pop-ups on your PC — sometimes ads appear even when you’re not even online. Fortunately, three […]
Posted: August 24th, 2009 under Free software, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
Tags: malware, removing spyware
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