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Andrew Malek - ArticlesAndrew Malek is the owner of the MalekTips computer and technology help website at http://www.malektips.com . MalekTips offers tips and advice to help keep you safe on the Internet, including how to detect e-mail scams, detect and remove spyware, and adjust web browser security settings.
5 Things to Do as Soon as You Purchase a New ComputerHave you just purchased a new desktop or laptop computer? Congratulations, and hopefully you will get plenty of use out of your new machine, whether it is for business, finance, research, multimedia, or purely entertainment (or a little of all the above).
But wait - don't open the boxes, plug in... 7 Reasons People Tell You Not to Switch Web BrowsersWhen you purchased your computer or installed a new operating system, more than likely it came bundled with a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Apple Safari. While this browser seems to offer all the features you need when surfing the Internet, other alternatives exist such as Mozilla Firefox,... Why Should You Buy a Desktop PC?People are always "on the go" these days, and the convenience of a laptop computer fits with our busy schedules. Thus it makes sense that depending on several analyst reports, more people worldwide choose to purchase laptops instead of desktops. With today's popularity of netbooks, tablet PCs, and digital media... 7 Reasons Why Computers Run Slower As They Get OlderIt never fails - awhile back, perhaps it was a few years, perhaps it was only a few months, you bought a new super-fast, top-of-the-line desktop or laptop computer. At first it ran fantastic - there were few software crashes, browser pages visually popped onscreen, and games ran smoothly at... Why Security Questions Can Be Bad NewsIf you access web-based services such as social networking websites, message forums, or online banking applications, you've probably had to register for a user account. This sometimes drawn-out process required you to enter a login name as well as a password (or get one assigned to you), providing some sense... Smilies and Abbreviations in Email and Instant MessagingElectronic mail and instant messaging seem very different from phone conversations or postal mail. In fact, it's almost as if a new language has been born from these mediums. E-mail and instant messages tend to appear to the uninitiated as meaningless collections of misspelled words, nonsense letter combinations, and odd... Pros and Cons of Using Free Web-Based Email ProvidersNowadays, more Internet users are turning away from software-based e-mail programs run on their own computers such as Outlook and Windows Mail and towards web-based e-mail services like Yahoo! Mail, Google's Gmail, and Microsoft's Hotmail. Some sign onto free e-mail services just for their personal accounts and access software-based e-mail... 7 Ways to Get the Most From Your Older Digital CameraNewer digital cameras may allow for faster exposures, larger printouts by taking photos with more megapixels, and increased photographic opportunities with enhanced zoom capabilities. While new digital cameras seem to be released every month, with today's worrisome economy it may not be possible to take advantage of these technological advancements.
Though... Is it a Hoax Or is it Real?Many of us have received e-mail from friends, family members, or coworkers that seemed too shocking, funny, or weird to be true. Will private cell phone numbers soon be provided to telemarketers, causing you to pay for everything from aggressive insurance sales calls to credit card companies asking you to... Top 7 Ways to Help Make Sure Your E-Mail Gets ReadWhile e-mail is an extremely important tool that helps friends, family members, and coworkers communicate, the rampant spread of unsolicited commercial e-mail has made this communication medium less useful. Depending on which security researcher you believe, spam now accounts for 85-95% of all e-mail traffic on the Internet.
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