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PC Pitstop Newsletter – August 2009

August 05, 2009 by The Pit Crew in Newsletter
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This Month
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Introducing Driver Alert 2.0
Now featuring all new DriverMatic technology - finds & installs drivers in just ONE CLICK.
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Guide to Better Passwords
10 rules everyone should follow when creating new passwords or updating old ones.
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Fake AntiVirus Alert!
Getting popups that your computer is infected? You've been scammed! How to recognize and remove the crapware.
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Ask the Pros - PC Upgrades
It's National Catfish Month. Grab a snack to check out this month's Ask the Pros made possible by supporters like you.
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Most Popular Freeware Updated
Our free software report has been updated with the latest best free software, some with 64 bit compatability.
AUGUST 2009 NEWSLETTER
PC Pitstop
Guest Columnists
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 When Your Motherboard Dies
by Chris Pirillo
Did your motherboard die? Before you replace it - check this first.
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 The 500 Worst Passwords
by John Dodge
Many passwords are easily guessed. Here are the worst.
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 Firefox Ready to Be #1
by Bill Pytlovany
Bill says Firefox is poised to takeover Internet Explorer.
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 10 Super Firefox Extensions
by Steve Bass
These handy Firefox add ons will increase your love for the little red fox tenfold.
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 Tech’s Most Magnificent Failures
by Harry McCracken
Harry documents the biggest technology flops of all time.
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The all new Optimize 3.0 is an incredibly powerful tool that will now do even more to instantly boost the speed, stability, and overall security of your computer.

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Tech Tips
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Clean up messy uninstalls
Revo Uninstaller cleans up messy uninstalls and avoids orphan file buildup. Thanks to EclipseWebJS2.
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Office Compatability
You can edit the new formats from Office 2007 in older Microsfot Office versions. Thanks rosangela_1957.
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Spotify Music Player
If you are not in the US and like music, you should check out this free music service. Thanks to Wigan.
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Free Fax Service
If you are a casual fax user and don't have a fax machine, this tip from Rusher is for you.
* $100 goes to the best tips each month.
Top 5 Drivers
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Process Library
Check your PC against our running processes library to identify potential malicious processes and shut them down.
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Most Loved Desktops Library
Back to school time! Before you buy your kid's first college desktop, check out the best of the best in our top desktop list.
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Most Loved Notebooks Library
Our community ranks the worlds best Notebooks, including many super hot Netbooks.
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Top Drivers Library
The newest drivers are presented to you in all their detailed glory. Make sure your PC is up to date.
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* Best Memory Prices & Selection
Nothing improves system performance more than more memory. Crucial makes the right memory upgrade easy to find, easy to buy, and easy to install. Check out their memory now.
Other Newsletters
* New! Technologizer T-Week Newsletter
 Technologizer's T-Week is Harry McCracken's weekly e-mail newsletter (delivered on Friday) with highlights from Technologizer and original items. It's timely, fun, and free--and you can sign up to receive it right here.
* Lockergnome
 The Lockergnome community newsletter, Pirillo's Picks, features links to the best discussions and blogs found around our various sites. Signing up is free, and simple. Just send an email to: picks@lockergnome.com
* Techbite Newsletter
 TechBite's columnist Steve Bass and PC World Contributing Editor publishes a free weekly newsletter with commentary on the technology products he loves, the strategies for getting the most out of them,and the gotchas that can cause computing misery. Sign up for the newsletter here.
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