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Computer Club Tips
This page welcomes computer tips, both simple and complex, from ALL readers, so we can better understand why our computers do not work the way we want them to!
We need feedback from all ages, particularly youngsters who, we all know, understand computers far far better than their parents or grandparents!
C'mon, click on the link above and email the "Computer Help Desk" with any questions you have or to pass on a really great tip.We look forward to hearing from you.
Watch out for Scam telephone calls saying ..."your computer is infected with a virus"...
Fraudsters are telephone people prentending to be a security company who have identified that your computer is either infected by a virus or your operating system is corrupt.
They want to take your credit card details so you can pay for a clean-up but they are FRAUDSTERS! Do not accept anything they say as being genuine. If you receive any such call please let us know by clicking on the "Email Computer Help desk" button above.
Keep your computer clean and error free!
Free software!!! Free software!!! Free software!!!
Recover accidentally deleted computer files!
The software is called Recuva created by Piriform and it can be downloaded free of charge. The program can recover files deleted accidentally Microsoft Windows computers, the Recycle Bin, Camera cards or MP3 players.
It is also possible to recover deleted emails and works with Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird and Windows Live Mail.
To download the program click on the following link:
http://www.piriform.com/recuva
This is a safe site and is fully recommended by ComputerActive magazine.
This software is called Glary Utilities and is completely free.
It cleans Windows registry, finds and fixes Shortcut errors, scans and deletes Spyware, cleans Temporary Internet files and browsing traces and also removes dangerous Startup programs.
It will also Clean the Hard Drive and is an excellent Uninstall manager.
To download the program click on the following link:
http://www.glarysoft.com/products/utilities/glary-utilities/
Just 4 simple "Golden Rules"
1] Back up personal files and folders - REGULARLY!
2] Defrag the computer every 3 months.
3] Check your Anti-virus program is up-to-date!
4] Run Glary Utilities (see above) weekly
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