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You
really MUST have good anti-malware software on your computer. But If
you don't want to spend money for it, I recommend this free
software: Avast Free
Antivirus. It's a simple interface, easy to use, and gets very
good reviews.
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For
resizing photos, one by one or in batch, I recommend this free program: Image
Resizer for Windows.
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Spybot
Search & Destroy finds and eliminates spyware on your computer. I
use it once a week to scan my computer, but I do NOT run it in the
background at other times. Remember to search for updates each time before
you run the scan to make sure you have the latest malware definitions.
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I
also recommend CCleaner, freeware
that I run once a week to clean up left-over files from my computer.
Remember to run an update each time before you run the program, to be sure
you have the latest version.
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Here's
a page that explains how I use Avast Free, Spybot, and CCleaner (the three free
programs listed above).
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Here's
a free program that allows you to create
PDF versions of any document.
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Here's
a free program that allows you to add comments, highlights, and otherwise mark
up a PDF document.
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Belarc
Advisor is a great freeware program that does an inventory of your
computer's hardware and software - very handy when working with tech support
folks.
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If
your PC is booting up slowly or performing sluggishly, you may be able to
improve your computer's performance by using this
site - but first, visit THIS PAGE
for an explanation and instructions.
