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How to avoid malware infections from known bad sites, and other activities. Just like real life, stepping into morally-questionable territory on the web carries inherent risks that you may unknowingly expose yourself to. "Sin sites" have a surprising number of ways to infect your computer, and are not obvious. Firstly, Banner ads on these sites. . .
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Details regarding computer power supply DC conections, pinouts and their respective voltages. A little something for the geeks in the group, here are some basic diagrams showing connectors and pin-out diagrams for your education and enjoyment. Please note, the AC line cord that connects to the wall carries enough voltage and current to SHOCK and. . .
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A list of sites recommended by Expertek. This page was getting large so was recently converted to a collapsible version with indices to help you find what you're looking for. Please, if you find a link is not working, let us know. These sites have been recommended mostly due to the. . .
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Why Free software is sometimes a problem. How to prevent the installation of unwanted software on your PC. Expertek advises on a number of different topics for our customers and one that we've been asked about a lot regards Free Software. Free Software sounds like a good deal but we think you'll find that it's worth what you pay for it.. . .
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The math behind secure password selection, and how to choose a memorable password People ask us about picking strong passwords all the time. There are a few factors to think about when choosing a password regarding how complex it should be, and how to make a strong password memorable. Firstly, what kind of site is it? Is. . .
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Some basics of IP networking, including important info about cable modems. The IP (or internet) protocol is essential to internet working properly. Without all the proper settings, your connection will fail. Each computer connection requires the following components: a working Network card, commonly referred to as a NIC (network interface card) connected via Ethernet . . .
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Not getting MS Windows updates? Try this fix from Microsoft. Windows updates are very important. these frequently released patches includes fixes for bugs in the OS, and security patches for internet connected services, like Windows Update, the Firewall, BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) and other Windows nut & bolts type services. These patches. . .
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