I have RIBS too!

I have RIBS too! I just don't know where they are?

"GSD" post and it's a good one.

I thought that this was an interesting post; I found it on the GeekSquadDog.com site. I like the information that the guy posts. Read on to get the whole story.

Anti Spy Stuff

Thanks to the Geek site - the gate opens here

Anti Spy ware programs for free

As far as free Anti Spy ware programs go; these are a few of the best free ones that I have used. Every body likes Spybot search and destroy. It's an all time favorite! SpybotsHome page.

Another really good one that I use all the time is; AdAware Personal SE.

Microsoft's Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection and a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's found.

Mal Ware is another kind of "nasty", it likes to screw up things on you're machine. Other wise known as or called Trojans. These like to down load things into temporary folders, and any other directory it chooses; things like .dlls and installers.Down loaders will down load on every boot. The installers will install on every boot. Thats why you will see the same things show up, scan after scan. Even after you have removed them. Try this one out for piece of mind.
Mal Ware destroyer by Em Co.

I guess the bottom line is that you need more than one scanner. Just don't run them at the same time. It's fun to see what you can catch after a trip around the Internet.

Have fun and stay safe. Stop on by the Geek site

Sportsmans Choice Forum

If you hunt or fish, you will like this forum.
"Sportsmans Choice Forum"
Stop on by...

web site for Sportsman's Choice opens

Sportsman's Choice opens it's web site and I like the layout.
I should, I made it. Just patting myself on the back a little.


"Sportsman's Choice - the only Choice"

Welcome to the shop's Web site.

Free Portable Applications

Portable Firefox and other Applications



If you have a flash or zip, etc, drive, you are half way there.

Now you
can take Firefox
and a bunch of other essential soft where with you.

Virus scan a friends computer, make a graphic with the Gimp, use
OpenOffice.
Depending on how big your zip drive is, the possibility’s
are almost unlimited. http://portableapps.com/
is the place to get them! “Have fun with em”.


Get the link here too. Geek Site

Optimization and things

Welcome to the site...

Now that you are here, I will tell you what I know about computer optimization. It isn't nearly as complicated as it sounds.

Optimizing your own computer could save you some cash. Optimizing will also help you get familiar with it. I like to feel comfortable on a new computer before I start depending on it, and this is a good way to see how things work.

Don't get me wrong, I think the Geek Squad and Fire Dog have their place. I just believe it's better to spend your own money the way you want, not the way you are told.

First off we will need to get a start up program manager installed.
It's easy and will make a big difference in how long your computer takes to start up.

Get it at this site, Microsoft Tech Net site, down load and install it. Take a look at what you have starting up. Then come back to finish the rest of the article.

It's really easy to do, just uncheck the box to the left of what you
don't want to run, thats all there is to it. Google the things that you are not sure about.

After the start ups are set I like to use CCleaner, another free utility. It cleans out temporary files and lots more. Get it here, CCleaner, then use it.

I would suggest UN-installing some programs now. Your computer comes with all kinds of trial software pre-installed on it.
You never use most of it, and if you do, it expires and it's not as useful as it once was. Not to worry, you can replace Office and photo software for free too. I will show you in an other article.

Re-boot the computer after you are done getting rid of useless programs.

Now we need to get rid of Spy-ware and other assorted Mal-ware and virus type stuff. This will help to get rid of pop up windows and browser high-jackers. These steps are worth taking. You need to get spybot; get it here, Spybots Home page. Make sure to up-date the signatures and then run it. Follow the directions and you will be fine.

That should get rid of some of the big chunks; any way stay tuned as I will write more on the subject of keeping your computer running like new; or should I say better than new.

Thanks to:
the GeekSite
thegate101.com
GeekSquadDog.com