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I've added a section on Hardware, which includes topics like using multiple monitors, and how to install memory or a new hard drive...

Getting a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) when installing XP SP3?

If you have a desktop by HP/Compaq with an AMD processor, and you are attempting to install Service Pack 3 for Windows XP, you may find that your computer shows a blue screen of death (BSoD) when starting up, and it is in an endless reboot cycle. Cybernetnews has the fix here.

 

Software Updates

I've gotten questions lately about upgrading AVG Free. Seems like AVG is indicating that in order to upgrade from version 7.5 to the new version, you must now pay for it. Not true. Of course, they want you to pay for their premium version, and they hide the links for the free version. Just follow the link I've posted just to the left, under "Quick Software Links". That'll get you to the free version, which is all you need.

I also wanted to let you know that Firefox (web browser) has released a new version. It's much better than version 2; it's faster and uses less memory. I strongly recommend it. Get it today!

 

My Most Common Question...

The question I get most often from people is regarding a slow computer. My first response is usually "What anti-virus do you use?" Almost every time, the answer is Norton. Replace Norton with a smaller, free alternative (link), clean up your temp files (XP / Vista), and you will likely have a reborn computer.

 

Test Results for Anti-Virus Software

The website virus.gr periodically pits anti-virus programs against each other, and reports on their findings. I find it amusing that several free anti-virus solutions SPANK the most common paid programs Norton and McAfee.