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21/10/2011

Daves Computer Tips Weekly Newsletter

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Below are the latest 10 posts from the DCT blog. Clicking the post title will take you directly to the post. If you wish to explore the blog and read older posts you may do so by visiting the DCT blog directly and don't forget the DCT Forum for all of your computer questions and discussion!

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PORTABLE APPLICATIONS 101

Posted on October 21st, 2011

First let’s be clear, this topic is assuming that we are using the Windows Operating system. Although there is a growing community of portable apps for other platforms, I would like to start with Windows apps. We welcome comments on … Continue reading


Drive Bender: Drive extender technology for all

Posted on October 21st, 2011

One of the killer features of WHS V1 was named Drive Extender. Drive extender technology allowed multiple drives to be added to a computer, but they were viewed by the OS as a pool of storage or one large drive. … Continue reading


DCT Giveaway: 50 Free Licenses for East-Tec Eraser 2011!

Posted on October 20th, 2011

***DCT EXCLUSIVE*** East Technologies has very generously donated 50 (yes fifty!) licenses for their East-Tec Eraser 2011 software, to be given away to our readers – this software would normally sell for $49.95usd… thank you East Technologies! All you need … Continue reading


Beware the latest email scam – malware!

Posted on October 19th, 2011

The latest scam being utilized to propagate malware involves emails purporting to emanate from an official postal service. The emails include an attachment of course, and that is where the malware lurks. I was first notified of this latest scam … Continue reading


Microsoft finalizes Skype acquisition

Posted on October 18th, 2011

Microsoft has recently completed its $8.5 billion purchase of Skype Global, the publisher of the very popular Skype voip software – yep, that’s not a misprint…$8.5 billion! It certainly is a heck of a lot of money but I still … Continue reading


WinX DVD Ripper – major new release!

Posted on October 18th, 2011

Digiarty have announced a major upgrade of their popular free DVD ripping software. Anyone who has had anything to do with Digiarty products will already be aware that their WinX range of DVD and video software are outstanding; easy to … Continue reading


Turn Off the Lights – a cinematic experience

Posted on October 18th, 2011

Cinemas will dim the lights prior to the commencement of a movie in order to help eliminate distractions and provide maximum contrast. Now, thanks to Turn Off the Lights, you can enjoy the ‘cinematic experience’ on the home PC while … Continue reading


Almost 50% of malware infections are user initiated

Posted on October 16th, 2011

According to the latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report released very recently, 45% of all malware infections are propagated per medium of social engineering techniques. These are the threats which trick users into running a malicious program and rely heavily on … Continue reading


 

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