Cleaning up a new computer - Monday, Dec. 29, 2008

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Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 Your e-mail address will never be sold to anyone, ever. I promise!		Support this free newsletter—Support our advertisers PAID ADVERTISEMENT FREE SPYWARE SCAN See why millions trust STOPzilla for protection from Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Pop-ups & more. • Award-winning technology • Easy-to-use interface • Removes all forms of Malware • Prevents future infections Free Scan - Download Now! KOMANDO ESTORE FEATURED ITEM TAKE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE THE EASY WAY! • Compact & lightweight • Recalls the last 40 readings • Comfortable & fully automatic ORDER YOURS NOW! Cleaning up a new computer I just bought a computer. There's really a lot of trial software on it. How do I know what I can remove? I want to do this before loading my own programs on it. I hear you! Those things really clutter up Windows Explorer. But look at it this way. Computers today are really cheap. And all that trial crud is one reason. Profit margins on computers are very narrow. That's because competition is so fierce. Manufacturers are paid by publishers to install trial software. They hope buyers will upgrade to the full programs. And the computer manufacturers make a few hard-earned bucks. Of course, not all software on a new machine is junk. Some is included to make a machine more attractive. Besides, as the adage goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Computers used to come with installation discs. You'd get one for the operating system. Another would contain the programs. This made it possible to reformat the hard drive. From there, you could install Windows and skip most of the junk. Unfortunately, most computers aren't like that these days. There is usually a separate recovery partition. And restoring your computer is usually an all-or-nothing affair. Cleaning up a computer isn't bad. Just follow my easy instructions. Every day, Team Komando produces some of the best content you'll find anywhere on the Internet. Here is a sampling of what's new on our site today! • Video of the Day: OK, you're good at your job. Not everyone has that happy circumstance. This guy will never be confused with Willie Sutton. • Cool Site of the Day: This year has been a real horror show, money-wise. If you have anything left, try this site. Get your finances in order. • Digital Minute, on your radio: You may have heard that HDTV sales are slowing down. Today, find out how that will affect television prices. • Free Download of the Day: You hate it when your Mac looks like all the other ones, right? So, get Deeper. Give your Mac that individual look. • Tip on the site: Here's a computer that runs wild at certain sites. The hard drive really flies. The owner fears his machine is going to wear out. Kim :) Quality walking/hiking stick with built-in anti-shock system! This is the only stick Momma Komando uses—and loves! The Steady "As You Go" Walking Stick reduces joint stress while hiking or even for day-to-day mobility. Now you can keep your balance and prevent a fall. Made of high quality, lightweight aluminum, they are also adjustable from 26 to 56 inches for a custom fit. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR QUALITY WALKING STICK! Other Items of Interest Creamesicle Candle Gear Charging System

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