Even before I received
my Commodore 64 on Christmas Day 1983, I've had a love affair
with computers. A lot of relatives and friends ask me questions
regarding computers, and I'm happy to help them. Below are a few
helpful links for computer owners:
I trust you
have Anti Virus software running at all times, right? If not...get
one! I use Norton
AntiVirus (this isn't free, but it is a must
)
You need
a Firewall for your computer--download ZoneAlarm
(it's free!)
Make sure Windows is up-to-date
and protected by using Windows
Update on a regular basis
Download and use Mozilla
Firefox instead of Microsoft Internet Explorer
There is a free
option to Microsoft Office: OpenOffice
Handy
Backup is a great backup program, and it's what I use
Tired of
Pop-Up ads while using Microsoft Internet Explorer? Update to
Windows XP Service
Pack 2. If you don't have Windows XP, download and install
Free
Surfer (it's free, too!)
MusicMatch
Jukebox - Use this to rip MP3s, listen to MP3s and CDs and
burn your own CDs
iTunes
is THE place to find great music to download (legally) and load
your iPod
Think that
file is deleted just because you put it in the Recycle Bin and
then emptied it? You're wrong. Use Eraser
to "shred" the file. It's what the US Department of
Defense uses (and it's free!)
Monitor:
17 inch flat panel Mitsubishi DiamondPoint NXM76LCD
PC Mods:
2 fans, 2 black lights, black light reactive IDE cables
The original
EPCOT logo in an etched sticker from The
Shattered Web (an absolutely wonderful site that can make
custom appliqués of almost any graphic for a low cost--check
them out!)
