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Upgrading the Router in Preparation for DOCSIS 3.0 Speeds

July 20, 2010 By

Subscriber Gene Philbrick posted a question via my Terry’s Computer Tips blog, asking:

Subject: Routers Compatible w/Motorola SURFboard eXtreme Modem SB6120, DOCSIS 3.0——

I have two Dell computers (an XP & VISTA) wired in one room. The above new modem is enroute to replace Comcast’s Motorola 11b modem. Expect I may have to also upgrade my router (currently a Linksys BEFSR41 v.2).

I have been reviewing two $80 routers…

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Filed Under: Hardware, Networking, Shopping Deals, System, Terry's Computer Tips, Wireless

Anti-Spam Program Choices

July 29, 2008 By

Subscriber and long-time reader Scott Adler wrote to me about his experiences with three of the various anti-spam programs. I’ve used Mailwasher Pro and PopFile and like both, but they are entirely different in their approach to spam. My current choice is PopFile.

I’ve also mentioned iHateSpam, which is from the same company that offers my choice in anti-spyware and firewall programs; however, I don’t use iHateSpam because I don’t use Outlook Express or Outlook as my email program (I use Eudora).

The three anti-spam programs you speak about have quite different impact on ones PC.. I’ve been using I Hate Spam but it’s use brings a slowdown to the reaction of the computer. As the files of friends and enemies build up the computer runs slower and slower until it almost freezes up. That’s what happened to me and it took three days of agonizing trouble shooting before I recognized where the problem lay.

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Filed Under: Anti-spam, Communications, Outlook, Outlook Express, Security, Shopping Deals, Software, Terry's Computer Tips

Save $100 instantly + FREE shipping on the Compaq Presario C769US Notebook PC

June 20, 2008 By

Save $100 instantly + FREE shipping on the Compaq Presario C769US Notebook PC

Save $100 instantly + FREE shipping on the Compaq Presario C769US Notebook PC

Note: This special deal is available June 22 – June 28, 2008
No coupon necessary!

Filed Under: Coupons, Hardware, Notebook, Sales, Shopping Deals

CounterSpy v2 Released – First Look

February 17, 2007 By

Sunbelt released CounterSpy 2 in early February. The new version features a new antispyware / antiadware engine aimed at providing much enhanced capabilities.

In addition, CounterSpy 2 has much improved memory usage and runs on XP, 2000, and Vista (32-bit only). I’ve already updated my computers to CounterSpy 2, which was a free upgrade for registered users.

Sunbelt has continued the 15-day free full-function trial version. At the end of 15 days, if you haven’t licensed your copy, it becomes disabled.

CounterSpy 2 is only $19.95 for one computer, with significant discounts for multiple computer licenses.

Read more in my article CounterSpy 2.0 Released – First Look

Filed Under: Anti-adware, Anti-spyware, Operating System, Security, Shopping Deals, Windows XP

CounterSpy, iHateSpam and Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall coupons

January 28, 2007 By

I wrote in my PCRepairSite.info blog on December 10th that Sunbelt Software had some unadvertised coupons for ComputerSpy, iHateSpam and Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall.

These were supposed to expire, but for some reason, the discount codes still seem to be active. I have no idea how long these discount codes will continue to be good.

Here’s the original article:

Sunbelt has an unadvertised coupon sale that runs until 12 midnight, Eastern Standard Time, December 31, 2006:

* Get $5 off a CounterSpy license with coupon code CSC5TY.

* Get $5 off a Sunbelt Kerio Personal firewall license with coupon code SPF5TY.

* Get $5 off a license for Sunbelt’s award-winning anti-spam program iHateSpam with coupon code IHS5TY. iHateSpam is for Outlook and Outlook Express only.

Sunbelt also has great discounts on multiple license purchases (of the same program). For example, 2 CounterSpy licenses are $29.92 instead of 2 times $19.95. Plus, you can use the discount code to get another $5 off your purchase.

Be sure to purchase by December 31, 2006 to get the coupon discount. Coupons have no cash value and are good only at the time of purchase. You can only use the coupon on one license per transaction and only one coupon per transaction.

Filed Under: Anti-adware, Anti-spyware, Coupons, Firewall, Shopping Deals, Windows XP