ALT-TAB

Microsoft Word opens up a new window for each document. Internet Explorer frequently opens new windows – each time you click on an IE icon, for example, or when a web page is set to open new windows instead of using the existing window. When we’re in full...

MICROSOFT ANTISPYWARE

Whenever you go online, you are at risk of having adware and spyware installed on your system. Well-funded companies are seeking to invade your computer without your knowledge or consent; their software can slow or crash your computer, overload your Internet...

USB FLASH DRIVE MANAGER

Microsoft has released a collection of free software for Windows XP through a web site titled “Microsoft Partner Pack For Windows.” It installs updates to a couple of Windows components and then turns on access to a handful of utilities, web services and...

MSN MESSENGER AND REMOTE ASSISTANCE

I’m starting to recognize the power of “Remote Assistance,” a feature built into Windows XP. Click on Start / Help / Remote Assistance for information. From your computer, you extend an invitation that allows someone to look over your shoulder at...

SERVICE PACK 2 AND “TV MEDIA” ADWARE

I’ve recently discovered “TV Media” on the Add-Remove Programs list of several computers. It’s just the usual adware, installed on a computer to generate popups popups popups. Like many of the other adware/spyware programs, it doesn’t...