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COMPUTING TIPS & TRICKS 

Links to Useful Stuff 

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Check this page frequently to get the most out of your computer.

Trumbull Senior Center (TSC) Computer Class Hints  (Sponsored by TPCUG)

Free/Low Cost Software Listings

download.com/
tucows.com
Freeware Arena
TheFreeSite.com: Free Software 
majorgeeks.com

Free Anti-Virus Software

AVG 
AVIRA
AVAST 
TheFreeSite.com: Anti-Virus Programs

Free Anti-Spyware/Malware Software

Windows Defender
Spybot-S&D
Ad-Aware
Spyware/AdWare/Malware FAQ

SPAM Filters

SpamBayes (free)
MailWasher(free)
xTerminator 5

Firewall Software

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
Shields Up – website to test security of your system

Free Web E-Mail Addresses

Yahoo!
Google Gmail
Hotmail

Free Software to replace MS Office

OpenOffice Free Office Suite
Google Docs -  Create documents, spreadsheets and presentations online
Jarte free word processor
AbiWord free word processor
Other Free Word Processors and Office Suites

Free Screen Capture [Print Screen] Software

PrintKey 2000
MWSnap

Other Free Software

Free Online File Conversion Site
WINAMP Media player
IrfanView free graphics program

E-Mail Tips

E-mailing Attachments

Backup Software

Norton Ghost (commercial)
Acronis True Image (commercial)
Free Backup Software Listing
KarenWare Replicator

Printing Tips

How to Use Print Screen Key

How to Print a Specific Part on Webpage

Ink Saving Tips

More Printing Tips

Graphics Tips

Download IrfanView - one of the most popular viewers worldwide!

Milleneum's IrfanView Tutorial

Another IrfanView Tutorial

IrfanView Tricks

Resizing Large Images Using IrfanView

DISCLAIMER: All information provided in this web site is for information purposes only. We make every effort to provide information of a general nature so the most people can use it.  However, the configuration and software on every computer may be different. Always backup before making any changes to your computer. Although every reasonable effort is made to present current and accurate information, the PC Users Group of Connecticut can not be responsible for problems arising from anyone's application of the advise provided by these links.

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