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Removing Duplicate files Part 3

October 27th, 2008 · Comments Off

In the previous two editions I wrote about Sync Toy by Microsoft and CloneSpy.
In this issue I want to take a look at Duplicate Cleaner by Digital Volcano. I used version 1.2.
This first thing that was apparent was a much nicer interface than previous programs I have been using. Once you set the areas [...]

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Tags: Backing up · Software

XP SP-3, HP/Compaq and AMD processor issues

October 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I have been getting more than a few emails and phone calls asking if I recommend installing XP’s Service Pack 3. Well, the truth is “sure, maybe!” I have installed it on all machines for my “Home” customers for the last several months with no issues and since the middle of September on most of [...]

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Tags: Hardware · Software

I’m a PC too!

September 19th, 2008 · Comments Off

Good ad Microsoft!

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Tags: Software

CHEAP SOFTWARE SCAMS

December 11th, 2007 · Comments Off

Welcome to another edition of The Weekly Geek.
This week I want to keep it short, so let’s get straight to the material. Since many of you will be buying a new computer for Christmas, the first thing you will want to do is add some software program(s) that you did not get. Please only buy [...]

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Tags: E-Mail Issues · Internet · Malware · Purchasing · Security · Soap Box · Software

Printer drivers and the unexpected results

October 25th, 2007 · Comments Off

Howdy one and all and a great big welcome to The Weekly Geek!
As regular readers know, July 2006 Microsoft officially quit supporting updates for Windows 98 and ME. To their credit, you can still get the updates created up to that point.
Now what happened in the printer market was a little quieter. Last week I [...]

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Tags: Hardware · Soap Box · Software