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Just a few "Golden Nuggets" of info that I've mined from the internet
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1) Free software and services
2) Not-so-Free software and services
3) Articles
4) Tips
5) Problems and solutions
6) Hardware
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http://www.pcguardian.com/folders_download/index.html?3acc19863d970
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Encryption Plus® Folders is a program that performs on-the-fly encryption. You
put the files you want encrypted into a single folder by using a
point -and-click interface. The only thing you have to rmember is your
password since all the encrypting and decrypting is perfomed automatically
in the background as you use the files from the folder. It is Windows
95/98/ME and Windows NT/2000 compatible. The freeware version has 64-bit
encryptation and Authenti-Check® password recovery. The commercial version
has full key size, 192-bit encryption, protection for multiple folders,
optional removable media protection and you can add additional users under
separate logins.
Regardless of what hardware or software anti-theft precautions you take, there are probably certain files on your computer that need to to be encrypted to prevent any casual perusal or use by outsiders. To me the drawbacks of using an encryptation software is trying to remember which files are encrypted and using the sometimes bewildering array of encryptation options. With Encryption Plus® Folders you don't have to worry about that.
http://pcguardian.com/software/email.html
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Encryption Plus® Email. This plug-in for Microsoft® Outlook 97/98/2000, (not
Outlook Express) gives you the option to encrypt your outgoing messages. All
the recipient needs is the password. The freeware version has 56-bit
encryption and is advertising-enabled.
http://www.copernic.com/products/copernic/basic/index.html
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Copernic 2001 v5.0. is the latest version of the desktop internet search
tool. The free basic version is adware and its features include:
- Access to 80 search engines grouped in 7 categories
- Filter out irrelevant information and dead links
- Web page previews (NEW)
- Save your search results
- Quick Search toolbar (NEW)
- Instant Web page translation in seven languages
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2) Not-so-Free software and services
http://www.executive.com/diskeeper/diskeeper.asp
http://pcusers.org/pcnotsofree.html
Diskeeper 6.0 is a fast disk defragmenter for Win95/98/ME/2000
PC911 gives this product an excellent rating in its review at
http://www.pcnineoneone.com/reviews/sw/diskeeper6.html
There is also 30-day free trialware version at
http://www.executive.com/downloads/menu.asp
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http://www.cnet.com/software/0-429669-8-5194258-1.html
CNET examines the beta formerly known as Whistler. An excellent preview of the WindowsXP operating system.
http://tisc.corecom.com/newsletters/33.html
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
Vulnerability Reporting: Bugs in the bug reporting process.
http://www.zonelabs.com/CS/zonearticles/32001_readQ1.html
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#articles
This article discuusses the differences between viruses, worms, and Trojan
horses.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/pfdocs/1999072613191609
This document provides information about causes and solutions for error
messages about DLL files or for problems you know are related to a DLL file.
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Roger sent this one in:
"Even though I stopped using RegClean when I got Norton SystemWorks, which contains both the WinDoctor Registry integrity checker and CleanSweep Registry cleaner, I know that it's still a popular tool people use to try to keep their Registry lean. Maybe you do, too. This article by John Woram, author of 'The Windows 98 Registry: A Survival Guide,' mentions a problem with RegClean ALWAYS removing a required CLSID key. This behavior is actually mentioned in context of another problem with the Windows Help System, but it might be a good reason to stay away from RegClean, which may now be outdated.
http://www.woram.com/letter/index.htm
The main Woram page
http://www.woram.com/index.htm
includes links to resources maintained by former-Winmag associates. There's
also a Win98SE update to his book that you can download for free."
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I was starting to have problems again with recieving error messages through my browser when I tried valid domain names such as some of the Microsoft URLs. When I had this problem before there was a file that I deleted that fixed the problem. I couldn't remember the file name so I asked Roger and he provided me with these set of solutions.
"The file name varies depending on what is performing the local DNS caching, but it usually is called just HOSTS or LMHOSTS, with no extension. If you're using some kind of web accelerator, the fix would be in THAT program, a "Refresh Local DNS Cache," option or some++++thing like that. Otherwise, if you're getting errors only on some domains, you open the file in a text editor, and place a "#" character at the beginning of the line containing the domain that is giving the error.
If you're NOT using a web accelerator, you won't have a HOSTS file, and the errors COULD be caused by a bunch of other things. I think the Microsoft sites are getting another overhaul, though, and the errors may go away after your ISP's DNS server updates its own indexes."
I went in and deleted both of the above files and was able to reach the Microsoft URLs with no problem.
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http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Roundups/19in3wayflat/
3 way 19” FlatScreen Monitor Shootout. A testing review of three sub $500 commercial grade monitors, the Philips 109P20, the Samsung 900NF and the Viewsonic P95f.
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