Well, this series has been going now for 12 issues!
Since I receive emails from folks asking about information
that appeared previously, this will be a SUMMARY of the previous
12 columns! I’ll do this every 12 issues or so.
(Remember you can always search the Archives for information
that is in ALL the previous issues – go to http://www.balitravel-insider.com/balipcadvisor/.
<note all lower case letters)
1. Mega Systems in Ubud. Phone/fax:
(0361) 975-781 for Computer Hardware/upgrades/supplies
2. Bali COMPUTER Center (RIMO)
in Denpasar Phone: (0361) 233-259, many computer hardware/software/upgrade/repair
shops in this ‘Computer Mall’. Now you can
REFILL your computer print cartridges there and save lots
of money!
3. Bali Notebook Center in Denpasar
Phone: (0361) 238-994, for all your laptop/notebook repairs
& upgrades
4. Upgrade your computer: desktop
system more than 3 years old? Better to buy a new one.
Laptop/notebook, usually best to just buy a new one rather
than upgrade
5. Other computer supply sources
in Bali: Makro – limitexd selection of printer cartridges,
but plenty of paper; CD-Rs; etc. & Gramedia (both stores)
6. Make sure you have Anti-Virus
software. Install it and ensure it always starts when
you start your computer and that it has the current updates
7. Add a voltage regulator (300,000
at Makro) and a UPS to save your computer from power surges
and outages
8. @Highway, internet café,
for very high speed internet access in Ubud (0361) 972-107
9. DO NOT DOWNLOAD the free
program called Spywarenuker. Download Spybot instead:
http://spybot.safer-networking.de/ to remove spyware!
10. Import/order a computer from outside
Indonesia and have it shipped here – a good idea?
NO. Best to buy it here.
11. Scams and Rip-offs: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/doznalrt.htm
has lots of info, as well as, http://www.fraudbureau.com/articles/consumer.html
12. A handy little trick for changing ALL
CAPS to lowercase when you hit that Caps Lock by mistake:
http://datadr.com/redir.cfm/5-24-03Trick/
13. Upgrading your software: Upgrading from
a previous version (like Word2000) to a newer version (like
Word2002), usually not needed. Upgrading from your current
version (like Word2002) with the latest update or patch (like
Word2002 SP-2) is a good idea
14. High Speed internet in Bali: http://www.apjii.or.id/
get the latest information here about what is available or
coming soon. And http://www.expat.or.id/info/internetaccess.html
for a good overview of what types of high speed internet connections
are available.
LINKS Mentioned:
(Note: type all listed web address EXACTLY as listed, yes
upper and lower case is important)
http://www.computerproblems.com/ Many computer problem
solutions can be found here!
http://www.webattack.com/ - go here for unusual shareware
and freeware
http://www.download.com - go here for special purpose shareware
and freeware
http://www.balieats.com find that special restaurant
in Bali.
http://www.brucebriscoe.com/thecheapest/cheaplinks.htm
one site with lots of links to getting the best prices for
airfares;
computer stuff; books; and more
http://www.zonealarm.com for free security software
http://www.meaya.com/adware.htm free ‘adware’
remover software
http://www.bali-information.com/expat_forum/ wonderful
‘expat’ web site with answers to most of our questions
about living in Bali
http://store.learn2.com/basket/compaq/clean_comp.asp information
about cleaning your computer
http://mbm.livewiredev.com/ for a nifty little FREE piece
of software called MBM (Mother Board Monitor) which monitors
your computer and warns when it gets too hot
http://search.bbb.org/search.html. Better Business Bureau
to check on some company you are considering doing business
with (best for US companies but has others as well)
http://www.dll-files.com to download lost systems files –
be careful!
http://datadr.com/redir.cfm/Fizzer_Virus/ - info about a new
virus
http://www.zdnet.com & http://www.cnet.com – for
software/hardware reviews and other computer related information
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html
A HUGE list of hoaxes found on the internet and thru emails.
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/ Great site with a search
form. Enter your category (like PayPal) and see what
it says!
http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/ Hoaxes through history
(non computer).
http://datadr.com/redir.cfm/CustomWeb_toolbar/ to learn how
to customize Internet Explorer (your browser)
http://www.whatis.com – great site to find the definition
of the computer word or phrase you always wondered about.
