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1• Survivor tools
By Staff. More and more websites are available now that can ferret out viruses and spyware on your computer.
2• Stand up against hijackers
By Andy Walker. Finding that your home page has been hijacked is frustrating.
3• How to view an XLS file
By Andy Walker. If you don't have Excel on your system, you can still view Excel spreadsheets - it's easy and it's free.
4• Keep track of your computer even while you're away
By Andy Walker. Sometimes you just need to know for sure whether your computer is being used for less than honorable purposes when you are away.
5• How to remove unwanted pop-up ads
By Andy Walker. Stop spying software from installing without permission.
6• Make XP look and work like Vista
By Andy Walker. If you don't have the hardware to upgrade to Windows Vista, you can still make Windows XP look and feel just like it.
7• Clear out autocomplete bug
By Andy Walker. When the autocomplete seems a little too auto, clear it with this how-to.
8• Not simple to erase Netscape Navigator's trail
By . If you can edit a plain text file, you can delete the contents of Netscape's pull-down URL menus.
9• Take control of your documents
By Chris Ricci. A few useful tips to share your files with those you want to share them with, and make sure they're safe.
10• Windows users can open Mac's SIT files.
By Andy Walker. Here's a handy free utility that lets your PC use SIT files created on a Mac.
11• Internet by satellite dish is an option for Canada and U.S.
By Andy Walker. If you can't get broadband via DSL or cable modem, maybe you can have a connection beamed to you from space.
12• Keeping drivers up-to-date
By Andy Walker. Get the story here about what drivers are, the importance of keeping them up-to-date, and how to go about it.
13• Hijacked browser? Fix it!
By Andy Walker. One technique used by spyware is to hijack your internet browser.
14• How to 'find' downloaded files
By Andy Walker. Once in a while those files you downloaded from the Internet seem to go into self-induced exile.
15• Fix the blue screen of death
By Andy Walker. Does you system crash and show a blue screen? Here are a few tips to help you and your computer out of the mess.
16• iMac not immune to viruses
By Andy Walker. If you're a Mac user, don't be lulled into a false sense of security -- your machine could still be infected with viruses.
17• Is your link fast enough? Check it!
By Andy Walker. You can test your connection to see how fast your speedy connection really is.
18• Carbonite Online Backup
By Jason Kerluck. Carbonite offers an uncomplicated way to save whatever you need to save on your computer before tragedy strikes and your hard drive goes kaput.
19• Dealing with downloaded files
By Andy Walker. Downloading files through the Internet can be very satisfying but sometimes it can also be a hassle.
20• How to change file associations
By Andy Walker. Windows automatically assigns specific applications to be associated with specific files.
21• Forcing Windows to obey
By Andy Walker. What to do when your Windows 95 or 98 system won't completely shut down when you tell it to.
22• Unknown? Pleased to meet you!
By Andy Walker. Sometimes it seems just impossible to know what program to use to open an unknown file.
23• Laser printer ejects blank page
By Andy Walker. We've all had issues getting our printers to run properly.
24• Tweak UI helps clean up overcrowded hard drives
By Andy Walker. Incorrectly removing programs from your system can lead to error messages and decreased performance.
25• Power Toys to the rescue
By Andy Walker. Incomplete uninstallations can leave a program's name on your programs list.
26• Applications ignore one another
By Chris Ricci. Office programs are often incompatible, but you can now get around the challenge.
27• How to find files you've downloaded to your computer
By Andy Walker. If you're looking for files you've downloaded from the internet, here is how you can find them.
28• Higher-speed data communication comes with a price
By Andy Walker. Newer technologies always come with a hefty price tag, and high speed Internet connections are no exception.
29• Making sense of 56K modems
By Andy Walker. High-speed modems can be confusing to even the most computer literate person.
30• Software Savings for Safe Online Shopping
By Staff. Three different software to keep you happy and safe during the holiday season, without robbing your bank account while online shopping.
31• Getting patches off Microsoft's site can be tough
By Andy Walker. Downloading software patches from websites can sometimes be difficult to do.
32• Cyberwalker Radio Episode 039
By . February 13th, 2006: Andy's latest project, viewing blocked sites and a strange sound problem.
33• LabRats #092: at New Media Expo 2007, I
By Cyberwalker staff. Podcasts are another new media foray into the world of news and entertainment information.
34• TweakUI: What It Is and Where to Get It
By Andy Walker. Would TweakUI enhance your operating system? Find out more here.
35• Speed up a slow computer
By Andy Walker. Learn why you system may run slow, what causes it, and - most importantly - how to fix it.
36• Zipping to your heart's delight
By Cyberwalker staff. Compressing files and complete folders now an easier proposition as Windows offers its own zipper in both XP and Vista.
37• There are ways to fight cyber criminals
By Andy Walker. From identity theft through abuse of your e-mail system, and then some, there seem to be no bounds to computer criminals' weird imaginations.
38• Take your bookmarks on the road
By Chris Ricci. Even if we don't carry our computers along during our travels, we still can have access to our own bookmarks.
39• Third Service Pack for XP ready to hit the market
By Jason Kerluck. New Service Pack offers a host of improvements, even though not all that glitters is gold.