Well, this series has been going now for 48 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 Bali PC Advisor
and other Bali Advertiser article Archives now ONLINE: http://baliadvertiser.biz/articles/index.html.)
Column Topics
- WiFi comes to Bali –
WiFi stands for “wireless fidelity”. This
means connecting your computer to other computer or the internet
without wires. Several internet cafes and hotels in
Bali now have this technology available for you: Global Xtreme
Internet in Kerobokan; Westin Resort Nusa Dua; and Ritz-Carlton’s
Executive Business Center.
- Save your system BEFORE the
worst happens – step-by-step tasks to save your system
and data before you lose everything.
- SCAMS, SPAMS, RIP OFFS, and
SWINDLES – more information about ways other people
are trying to steal your money or your time.
- Computer accessories –
the latest on scanners; universal remote control device; DVD
burner; wireless keyboard; and flat-panel display.
- Buying Tips Part 1- Digital
Cameras – how find the perfect camera for you.
- Buying Tips Part 2- Camcorders
– finding the perfect camcorder for you.
- Buying Tips Part 3- Handheld
Computers – finding the perfect PDA for you.
- Buying Tips Part 4- Portable
Music Players – finding the perfect MP3 player for you.
- Gift Giving Issue –
Buying Tips Summary – tips on purchasing a digital camera,
camcorder, PDA, and MP3 player.
- End of Year PC Tune-up –
another step-by-step listing of tasks to safeguard your computer
and get it ready for the new year.
Other LINKS Mentioned:
(Note: type all listed web address EXACTLY as listed, yes
upper and lower case is important)
http://www.blueline.co.id/HTML/Construction.html for information
about WiFi.
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html
A HUGE list of hoaxes found on the internet and thru emails.
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/ Hoax Busters. 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://www.pricescan.com to find the lowest prices on almost
anything.
http://www10.activebuyersguide.com/ steps you
thru the buying process for many electronic items. GREAT
site.
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd download
and use Spybot to remove software that is spying on you and
your system.
http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10214379.htm finds and removes
Adware software.
http://www.pchell.com/support/spyware.shtml information of
Spyware and Adware.
http://www.windowsupdate.com/ to check for and download Microsoft
Windows updates, security patches and more
http://www.onlinehelp-uk.com/guide/health.htm covers (in more
detail) everything you need to know to keep your computer
in tip-top shape.
