Internet Hints 'n' Tips

Here's some helpful hints and tips for you to follow:

Maintaining your PC
Some handy links...

Don't be fleeced by the Shill bidder!
Shill bidding, just what exactly is it?

You're sure the attachment is OK to open, it's from a friend
but OE (Outlook Express) has removed access to it!

Try your hand at MS-DOS commands?
First off, open the MS-DOS prompt!

Enter your credit card number here
If you've fallen for this trick, you're more foolish than you look!

The web is a source of vast quantities of information
Here are a few tips to help you find ‘the wood in the trees.'

Fake 'look-a-like' web sites built to fool you
Don't be tricked into giving out your personal details

Are You Wanted by the Recording Industry?
Check this database to see if you're a potential target.

Browsing Safety
Limit Access to Outsiders

CD Drives
Can I open yours?

On-line shopping
Why should I look out for secure servers when buying goods or services over the internet

What does the index.dat file contain
View and delete the contents of your index.dat file

Spam mail
How do they obtain my e-mail address?

Your computer's screen resolution
Lean how to adjust it here

Favourite links in a muddle
Change their names so you know what's what

Do you allow your child access to the net
Learn how to keep them safe when surfing

Spyware
What is it and how do I remove it from my PC

What's new on my favourite web site
E-mails that tell you when a page has been updated

Web searching made easy
Improve your results when searching

BackWeb client
What is it and how do I remove it from my PC

Save your ink
Only print what you need

Newsgroups
Setting one up, made easy

Updated version of a web page
Ensuring you see it

Poor spellings
Ensure your spelling is correct when you're typing online

Junk mail
A handy tool to filter it out before you download

Spam mail
Stop Spam Mail - it's time to fight back!

JavaScript
How to add javascript to your web site

Internet jargon
Explained in detail

Maintaining your PC
Some handy tips and links for updates

Is your PC working hard enough
Put your PC to work - Combined Computing

Zone Alarm
You'd be mad not to install a firewall...

From filetransit.com this tool deletes just about every piece
of history you would rather not be evident on your PC

IE Restore removes ISP and other branding from
Internet Explorer and Outlook Express.

If you have any computer problems you would like help with or if you would like to submit a Hint or Tip for this page please contact us