MalekTips: 5-12-2004
 
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* Concerned about spyware, backdoor processes, and other malware causing damage to your machine or invading your privacy? You may want to consider downloading Ad-Aware to help detect and clean these nuisances. Read on for help on where to find this tool, plus tips for getting the most out of this utility.
 
* Planning on going outdoors to take advantage of nicer weather? Check out our collection of new digital photography tips that can help produce cleaner and more exciting sunrise and dusk photographs. Learn about a viewfinder/LCD "gotcha" that can cause cropped subjects in your resulting photographs. Plus more!
 
* Tired of sitting through traffic on the way home from work? We've got information on websites that may provide real-time traffic maps, traffic cameras, road construction updates, accident reports, and more depending on your home town. Check these out before you leave for the day. And while you're at the office, why not take a quick break and check out some comics you missed?
 
These new tips and more, 25 in total, can be found below in the latest version of MalekTips. Enjoy! And remember - if you have a computer question, be sure to check out the MalekTips forums at http://www.malektips.com/forums
 
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Ad-Aware - Where to Download to Remove Spyware  
Download the Ad-Aware tool to help spot and remove spyware  
from your PC.  
http://malektips.com/adaware_0001.html  
 
Ad-Aware - Always Check for Updates  
Information on why you should continually update Ad-Aware,  
and how to do so.  
http://malektips.com/adaware_0002.html  
 
Ad-Aware - Run at Windows Startup  
Start Ad-Aware every time your system boots.  
http://malektips.com/adaware_0003.html  
 
Ad-Aware - Speed Up Scanning By Scanning Less  
Keep Ad-Aware from scanning inside archives or other items  
you deem free of spyware.  
http://malektips.com/adaware_0004.html  
 
Ad-Aware - View Log Files  
Access Ad-Aware log files to help determine your  
computer's potential vulnerabilities.  
http://malektips.com/adaware_0005.html  
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - Server Reliability  
Ensure your web hosting provider runs reliable servers.  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0001.html  
 
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - Are Backups Performed?  
Ensure your website data is archived in case of an  
emergency.  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0002.html  
 
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - Check Bandwidth Charges  
Ensure your web hosting provider doesn't surprise you with  
excess fees for extra bandwidth.  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0003.html  
 
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - Is there Someone to Call?  
Technical support may cost, but it may be helpful if  
you're in a crunch.  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0004.html  
 
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - Log File Access  
Why accessing your website log files is essential. Ensure  
your web hosting provider offers them.  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0005.html  
 
 
Digital Photography - Don't Overuse Flash  
Situations where you should turn off your digital camera's  
flash.  
http://malektips.com/digital_photography_0027.html  
 
 
Digital Photography - Practice Deleting Photos Quickly  
Quickly clear mistakes from your digital camera media to  
save room for better photos.  
http://malektips.com/digital_photography_0028.html  
 
 
Digital Photography - Viewfinder Framing Gotchas  
Why you can't 100% rely on your digital camera's  
viewfinder or LCD screen.  
http://malektips.com/digital_photography_0029.html  
 
 
Digital Photography - Don't Be Afraid to Get Up Close  
Don't overuse a powerful digital camera's zoom feature.  
http://malektips.com/digital_photography_0030.html  
 
 
Digital Photography - Capturing Sunrises and Sunsets  
Tips on getting clear, exciting sunrise and sunset  
photographs.  
http://malektips.com/digital_photography_0031.html  
 
 
Sites to Browse - Get to or from Work Easier  
Scan the web for information on road construction or other  
delays.  
http://malektips.com/sb0008.html  
 
Sites to Browse - The Funny Pages Online  
Need a laugh? Check out these websites for free online  
comic strips.  
http://malektips.com/sb0009.html  
 
Sites to Browse - DVD Secrets  
Find DVD "Easter Eggs" you never knew existed.  
http://malektips.com/sb0010.html  
 
Sites to Browse - Stock Quotes  
Several websites you can visit to scan the market.  
http://malektips.com/sb0011.html  
 
Sites to Browse - When Good TV Shows Go Bad  
An entertainment website that focuses on when good TV  
isn't so good any more.  
http://malektips.com/sb0012.html  
 
Windows XP and Tweak UI - Remove Account Name from the  
Start Menu  
Clear your name from the Windows XP Start menu.  
http://malektips.com/xpwtw0011.html  
 
Windows XP and Tweak UI - Remove Unread Mail from Welcome  
Screen  
Keep Windows XP from showing everyone you don't have time  
for your e-mail.  
http://malektips.com/xpwtw0012.html  
 
Windows XP and Tweak UI - Repair Regedit  
Having trouble with Windows XP's Regedit? The following  
may fix the problem.  
http://malektips.com/xpwtw0013.html  
 
Windows XP and Tweak UI - Manage Favorite Places to  
Open/Save Files  
Frequently access favorite places to store your Windows XP  
files.  
http://malektips.com/xpwtw0014.html  
 
Windows XP and Tweak UI - Don't Automatically Optimize the  
Hard Disk  
Turn off a background process that can conflict with  
third-party Windows XP disk defragmenters.  
http://malektips.com/xpwtw0015.html  
 
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