Cable vs. DSL broadband: which is faster?

{ Written by: admin on January 29th, 2008 }
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Broadband Internet connections are getting more affordable by the minute. Thus, more people are getting broadband connections, dissatisfied as they are with the slow speeds, busy networks and other disadvantages traditionally associated with dial-up Internet connections. This trend is apparent everywhere, from the US to the UK to Japan, from North America to Europe to […]

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Transferring files and settings from an old PC to a new PC

{ Written by: admin on January 29th, 2008 }
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If you just bought a new PC to replace your old one, you would normally want to copy your files from the old PC to the new one, unless you don’t have anything you consider important on the old PC. If you’ll be using Windows XP (and you should be, considering that all the pre-Windows […]

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Creating a system restore point in Windows XP

{ Written by: admin on January 26th, 2008 }
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Before installing another program, replacing a piece of hardware on your Windows PCs, or tweaking your registry, it is recommended that you always create a system restore point that you can use for restoring your system settings to its previous state, if something goes wrong with your installation of the new program or hardware, or […]

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Tips for new PC buyers

{ Written by: admin on January 25th, 2008 }
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Many people prefer getting their PCs from established manufacturers such as Dell, Lenovo, Toshiba, etc., rather than having them built from selected custom parts at the local computer store. This preference is due largely to the good technical support provided by such vendors. However, there are things you should take note of when you buy […]

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Preparing for a wireless network

{ Written by: admin on January 24th, 2008 }
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You have a PC from about a year ago, and you’ve just acquired a new PC that comes complete with a wireless LAN card. You’re now raring to go wireless, now that you have a new, wireless-ready PC. However, you’re not sure if your old PC is wireless network-ready. Here’s how to find out if […]

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Greetings from InternetSafetyStore.com!

{ Written by: admin on January 22nd, 2008 }
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Things are just getting started here on InternetSafetyStore.com
Before we begin to make frequent blog post with pc tips, tweaks and advice, we will be working on starting a list of recommending products in various categories for a happier pc experience.
Please bookmark our website and check back soon for updates.

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