PC Maintenance and Security
- File backup options
This tutorial reviewed the free backup’s online (Windows XP, Karen Ware, Mediamax and Foldershare. Folder share can synchronize between computers. There are options to do a full or partial backup depending on your needs. Full backups require image software. The options to store your backups on vary from On-Line Sites, Flash drives, CD’s, DVD’s and Laptop USB Hard drives.
- Protecting Your Family On-Line
You can clear your tracks in Internet Explorer or Firefox. In IE you may delete your cookies of file depending on what you want to delete. (I am not totally sure the difference between them) In Google you can clear your history and set your preferences to block sexual content and text or not to filter a search. You may also set the amount of search results you can see. The normal setting is set at 10, you can set it up to 100 or set it to open a new browser window. IE has a parent control has a parent password that may be set and can control the settings for language and text options. These settings are free on IE and Google.
- Helpful Web Sites
PC Pitstops.com is a site that is like a tune-up for your computer. The site can let you know where you might need repair or scan for a virus and identify common problems. A highly recommended site is TechsupportAlerts.com (Gizmo Support). This site is great for freeware utilities. The site lists 46 free programs that are compared to expensive software. Along the left side of the site it lists the top picks for free technical support.
Interesting that you added an online tool for tuning up your computer. I am cautious about using these tools without an endorsement, so to speak. I think I am ready to take a closer look.
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