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How to Add Quick Launch to Windows 7 task bar

2011-05-14T15:02:00.004-08:00

Windows 7 Quick Launch is located under your user profile at: AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch.

To add to taskbar:

Right click on a empty space on the taskbar, then select Toolbars and click on New Toolbar. Read more at Windows SevenForums.com.

Windows 7 Help

2010-12-27T20:40:00.008-09:00

Microsoft's Windows 7 Help & How-to. A-Z Microsoft list of Win 7 Commands.

Find AntiSpyware Tools and get a free PC Tune up from Microsoft

2009-05-08T23:51:00.007-08:00

Find AntiSpyware Tools and Resources for beginners and experts at Microsoft's Malware Protection Center where Windows Defender is an up to date free download.

Also, check out the Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner, a free online scan for viruses, spyware, and potentially unwanted software. There are free PC Clean up and Tune up links in the left margin on the same Microsoft page.

"They're nothing but trouble."

2009-03-22T17:25:00.018-08:00

The Wise Old Blogger always recommends against Internet Peer to Peer (P2P) music and file sharing programs, and porn sites: They're nothing but trouble. Other common sources of computer viruses are HTML E-mail and Attachments. read more

You've got to see this, check out "Glacier Surfing in Alaska" on YouTube.

"Always recommends the best software..."

2009-03-12T17:59:00.013-08:00

The Wise Old Blogger always recommends some of the best and safest Internet software. Our latest great find is a FREE program that used to be called Crap Cleaner, and is now known as CCleaner.

This program is F-A-S-T and safe. Our computers continue to run normally after using CCleaner.

If you have discovered software or a computer product that you'd like to recommend, make a comment here. Test your Firewall with LeakTest.

We are currently using MS Security Essentials for SpyWare and Virus protection. And, since the better half discovered KeyScrambler, we've been encrypting everything we type in a browser, including e-mail. These programs are Free and are working well for Internet safety.

Registry Cleaners:

Some registry cleaners are "use at your own risk" because files needed for System Restore points may be removed; while other registry cleaners automatically create a new restore point before performing changes. To be safe, do not use a Registry Cleaner if you are unsure of how to restore the Registry. This Microsoft Windows page contains valuable tips for How to backup and restore the Registry.

Credit Crisis? How to repair your own Credit

2009-03-10T20:36:00.002-08:00

Credit Counseling Crisis This study from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) dated December, 2003 is still relevant today. "Caution is advised when choosing credit repair assistance...".

If you are trying to repair your credit while making reduced payments and have assets, forgiven debt could bring a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt and an unexpected tax bill if the IRS believes the forgiven debt was income, depending upon the type of debt and your financial fitness when the debt was forgiven.

A fixed-rate mortgage might look attractive if your debt was the result of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage. To learn more about Mortgages, see the Mortgage Professor and this page at Recovery.gov or Hud.gov.

Wise Old Blogger

2009-03-10T19:07:00.007-08:00

Current events & Political Blogs are especially hot right now and you never know who may be reading or writing yours. But, the Wise Old Blogger cautions:

"I'm recommending a bit of skepticism at some of the Blog statements which are presented as facts. Do the research before you take a strong, emotionally charged stand." Also, recommended for online Authors is a Firewall with Antivirus and Antispyware for Internet Security.