PC Pitstop Newsletter – June 2011






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PCs Are Not Dead Yet
by Rob Cheng

The world is in a frenzy about the ultimate demise of our good friend.

shogan
Radical Windows 8 Makeover
by The Pit Crew

This preview unveils major changes for the Windows user interface.

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Risks of Cloud Storage
by Woody Leonhard/Windows Secrets

Cloud storage heightens security risks; here’s what you need to know.

leo
Switching from Win 7 to XP
by Leo Notenboom

How to remove Win 7 & switch back to Win XP.

GFI Software
Win 7 PC Junk Collection
by John Dodge

How much junk can a Windows 7 PC accumulate?

pirillo
Controlling Someone’s PC

by Chris Pirillo

The best ways to control another computer remotely.

free software
The Most Unwanted File
by Bill Pytlovany

What file do users ask WinPatrol to remove most often?

bob rankin
Remove XP Total Security 2011
by Bob Rankin

An especially nasty fake anti-malware program is making the rounds.

techbite
Fixing More PC Pains
by Steve Bass

A hodgepodge of my top PC annoyance work-arounds.
    
Tech Tips


GFI Software
What’s In the Box?
Malware Minute by GFI Vipre

A Brad Pitt Fanclub site is directing users to rogue AV installs & a mystery box.

tip 1
Outlook On The Desktop

Cool widget helps move Outlook to your desktop. Thanks, Tx Redneck.

tip 2
Mount A VHD Within Windows 7

Create & mount a Virtual Hard Disk in Windows 7. Thanks, pacoli.

tip 3
Disable Autoplay In Vista

The autoplay options can be confusing-learn how to disable. Thanks, patrick-kan.



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