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Dave’s Computer Tips

Huge Security Hole Found in New Dell PCs

December 1, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 1 Comment Dave's Computer Tips

A recently uncovered security vulnerability in new Dell PCs leaves users’ communications potentially open to interception or corruption.

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Utilize the Power of Your Windows Firewall

November 23, 2015November 25, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 2 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

How to adjust Windows Firewall settings with Advanced Security Tool.

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The Price for Free

October 27, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 3 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

Will the proliferation of ad-blocking software lead to a ‘pay per view’ internet?

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Favorite Software of All Time

October 12, 2015October 18, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 3 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

Marc from Dave’s Computer Tips offers his favorite software titles in multiple categories.

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AVG Can Sell Your Browsing History

October 6, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 5 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

AVG has updated its privacy policy and effective October 15th it reserves the right to sell your browsing history to ‘make money’.

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Monitoring Your PC’s Performance

September 29, 2015September 29, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

Free utilities for monitoring your PC’s performance. Keep in mind, the free PC Matic diagnostic scan also provides some of this same data.

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Is That Windows 10 Compatible?

September 9, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 4 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

A great starting point to determine if your favorite programs and/or devices are Windows 10 compatible? Note: PC Matic IS Windows 10 compatible.

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Windows Privacy Concerns Overblown

September 1, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 2 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

Are Windows users justified in their concerns about Microsoft’s data collection policies?

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4 Ways to Avoid Being Hacked

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

4 ways to protect yourself from a potential hack.

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6 Little Known Windows 10 Features

August 17, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

Check out these 6 little known but very useful features found in Windows 10.

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Make Web Pages Print Friendly

July 28, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

PrintFriendly cleans and formats web pages for perfect print experience

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Is Technology Killing Childhood?

July 21, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 1 Comment Dave's Computer Tips

Kids today seem preoccupied with phones, computers, games are more…

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5 Best Things About DropBox

July 15, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 1 Comment Dave's Computer Tips

5 pros and 5 cons of using DropBox.

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Learning About Search Engines

July 7, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

Picking the safest and most efficient search engine.

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How to Change a Router’s Default Password

June 23, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

Boost your network security by changing the default password on your router.

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Windows 10 Dumbs You Down

June 17, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 10 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

Marc Thomas thinks Microsoft is simply offering a “patronizing style and general dumbing down of Windows”.

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Learning About Browsers

June 10, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

An ongoing series specifically targeting novice users- begins with browsers.

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3 Tips to Increase Keyboard Speed

May 26, 2015May 26, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

How to increase your typing speed and accuracy with Microsoft Office.

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How to Completely Remove Antivirus Software

May 20, 2015May 26, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 1 Comment Dave's Computer Tips

Before you move on to a new antivirus solution – make sure your current antivirus software is completely removed.

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Married to Microsoft for 40 Years

April 15, 2015April 16, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 1 Comment Dave's Computer Tips

April marks 40 years since many of us married Microsoft.

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Is Upgrading Your PC the Answer?

April 7, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

Has your PC reached the point of no return? Key questions to ask before taking the upgrade plunge.

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Windows Pirates Will Walk the Plank

April 1, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

Microsoft is once again blurring the lines of what Windows 10 upgrade options will exist for those with non-genuine copies currently installed.

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Never Too Old to Enjoy a PC

March 17, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 3 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

4 myths about being ‘too old’ for a PC – are debunked.

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Microsoft Windows by Subscription

March 3, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

Microsoft is dropping more hints that the Windows operating system will be offered through a subscription based model.

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Simple Browser Add-On for Privacy

February 26, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 2 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

ZenMate is a simple to use browser add-on or extension which promises online anonymity.

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Breakthrough Firefox Speed Boost

February 18, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 1 Comment Dave's Computer Tips

Richard with Dave’s Computer Tips points us to ‘the best Firefox speed boost’ he has seen in years.

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How to Record Your Video Games-Part II

February 11, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

The easiest and most popular way to record your own video game play.

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How to Record Your Video Games

February 4, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips Leave a comment Dave's Computer Tips

The easiest and most popular way to record your own video game play.

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How to Pick a Monitor

January 27, 2015January 29, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 1 Comment Dave's Computer Tips

Which monitor best meets your needs?

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Is It Finally Time to Upgrade?

January 13, 2015 Dave's Computer Tips 18 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

When is it time to give up on your old PC and move on to something new.

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