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January 2006
Well the New Year has arrived and if the mild weather this January is any indication, this year technology wise is going to be a hot one. Microsoft has released, in beta form, One Care, a great little product that offers defence against evolving threats with updated anti-virus, anti-spyware and two-way firewall protection; automated performance and reliability options to have One Care automatically perform maintenance and file repair tasks; automated backup and restore capabilities. Read more and download this new set of tools by following this link.
Apple's new Intel PC's are now on the market and we have a review of these new systems, or as one analyst says these great new PCs. In addition there is news about a new virus threat, new downloads and various tips & tricks.
Enjoy and safe computing
Robert
News: Urgent Alert Raised for 'Blackworm' D-Day A mass-mailing worm using the lure of explicit images is capable of delivering a destructive payload on Feb. 3, according to a "call-to-arms" warning from security experts. Get the details
MS Hardens Vista Against Malware A far-reaching policy change will block untrusted drivers from loading on x64 versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server. Take a look.
End of support for Windows 98 and Windows Me Effective June 30, 2006, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me will transition to a non-supported status. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide any incident support options or security updates. Existing support documents, however, will continue to be available through the Microsoft Support Product Solution Center Web site.
New Intel iMac - It's either the greatest thing that ever happened to PCs or another dead-end disappointment from Apple. Which will it be? We got our hands on the new Apple iMac (complete with Intel CPU) to see whether it's good enough to replace a PC--as well as whether the Mac faithful would love it or hate it. Our verdict: good, very good. This is one nifty PC. Read the review for more.
Build a Windows Vista System Today - Don't care about Apple's sleek OS X? Holding out for Vista? Like to build your own computers? Then check out our story on how to build a computer today that will be optimized for Microsoft's upcoming Windows OS--due later this year. It's chock full of advice on how to select the right parts today, and other tips on building the Vista-ready PC--plus we've put together a slideshow that'll bring Vista into focus!
Microsoft Unveils Small Business Resource -Small Business Plus offers reference materials, limited tech support tailored to business type.
Windows XP Update Delayed Until 2007 - Eagerly anticipating that third service pack for Windows XP? Don't hold your breath! You'll likely see Vista before the older OS gets upgraded again. Why the long delay? Check out our details on the story, with some speculation on what might actually be included.
Will Your Intel-based MAC Run Windows? -New hardware offers more options, but running Microsoft's OS may not be easy.
FBI WARNS OF MINING ACCIDENT E-MAIL SCAM - Message purports to be from a doctor soliciting money for the tragedy's sole survivor.
Tips & Tricks: Adjust the mouse wheel scroll speed - If you own a wheel mouse, then you can control how many lines your mouse scrolls when you turn the wheel.
Customize folder views - Did you know that you can customize folders to suit their contents? You can.
10 tips to improve your wireless network - Is the signal for your wireless network weak in some spots in your home? Here are 10 ways you can extend the range and improve the performance of your wireless network.
Tired of juggling e-mail accounts? Get Outlook Live now! - Tired of juggling e-mail accounts, searching for a contact number here and an e-mail message there? Then you're ready for Outlook Live: a simple-to-use service that allows you to manage multiple e-mail inboxes, calendars, and contacts in one place, using Microsoft Office Outlook 2003. Available in the U.S., U.K., and Canada only.
4 tips for safely conducting research on the Web - There is a smart way to conduct research on the Web. Use these four tips to help protect yourself and your company from prying eyes and malicious programs.
Downloads:Starter
Starter allows you to view and manage all the programs that start automatically when your computer boots up, giving you control over what starts and when. You can view hidden registry entries, start-up folder items, and even edit initialization files.
Version: 5.6.1.45
Folder Lock
Folder Lock encrypts your private files and folders and protects them with a password, hiding locked folders so only you can see them. The simple drag-and-drop interface lets you lock and unlock your files quickly and easily. It works on more than PCs, too. You can use Folder Lock on USB Flash Drives, Memory Sticks, CD-RW, and floppies.
Version: 5.2.5
Price: Free trial; $25 to purchase
New Service Plan from My PC Consultant for 2006
Take advantage of the savings with our new service plan.
SmartPC ™ Ad-Hoc Service Plan
Provided on an ad-hoc basis per PC**, the following annual fee Schedule (includes GST);
|
Number of visits |
One PC |
2-4 PCs |
5-10 PCs |
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Spring & Fall |
112.35 |
140.44 |
238.66 |
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Quarterly/Year |
$217 |
$280.90 |
$495.75 |
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Bi-Monthly/Year |
$337.05 |
$412.34 |
$743.63 |
|
Monthly/Year |
$674.10 |
$842.69 |
$1487.26 |
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Bi-weekly/Year |
$1348.20 |
$1685.38 |
$2974.51 |
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Cost/Visit - |
$56.18 |
$70.22 |
$123.94 |
Contact us for more information