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mess.push('<a href="..\/howto_defrag.php">Defrag<\/a> your computer often.  For occasional users once every 2-3 months. For moderate users once a month. Power users - weekly or more');

mess.push('The key to keeping a computer running smoothly is to know what is being put on it.  If multiple users share a computer, make sure they know how to responsibly use the internet.');

mess.push('<a href="..\/howto_antivirus.php">Anti-virus<\/a> and <a href="..\/howto_spyware.php">spyware<\/a> programs are completely ineffective if they are not updated regularly.  Make sure that your programs have an "auto-update" feature that keeps them current.');

mess.push('Did you know that <a href="http:\/\/www.getfirefox.com" target="_blank">Firefox<\/a> is a faster, safer and more stable browser to use on the internet?  And it\'s FREE!');

mess.push('Did you know that approximately 1 in every 1000 websites has a <a href="..\/howto_antivirus.php">virus<\/a> or <a href="..\/howto_spyware.php">spyware<\/a> infection?');

mess.push('If you run a website, having a sitemap is a great way for <a href="http:\/\/www.google.com" target="_blank"> Google<\/a> and other search engines to "spider" your site?  This gives your website much more opportunity for customer traffic, helping your business.');

mess.push('Before you reinstall Windows, you can use <b>Files and Settings Transfer Wizard<\/b> to transfer all of your important files, documents, images and videos to your new computer.');

mess.push('Contrary to popular opinion, <a href="..\/howto_p2p.php">file-sharing</a> on the internet is not, by itself, illegal.  Many companies and upcoming musicians use the power of <a href="..\/howto_p2p.php">file-sharing</a> sites to advertise their new products or music.  It is true that there is much illegally distributed content out there, but the <a href="..\/howto_p2p.php">file-sharing</a> concept is both solid, and perfectly legal.');

mess.push('Concerned about the websites that your kids are visiting?  Click <a href="..\/howto_filter.php">here<\/a> to see a list of recommended filtering and security programs that we recommend.');

mess.push('Did you know that Windows filenames can be up to 255 characters?  Regardless of the length of the filename, the "extension" (which signifies the type of file) is usually 3 characters.  HTML files and some other web-based extensions are 4, or even 5 in some cases.  But the majority of files on your computer (such as Word files, videos or pictures) are usually just 3 characters.');

mess.push('Windows-based computers (the 32-bit versions) do not benefit from having over 3GB (gigabytes) of RAM, or memory.  Don\'t let the salesman sell you something that you don\'t need!');

mess.push('I would love for you to let me fix your computer - but if you decide to take it elsewhere, make CERTAIN that the technician or company is aware of your backup requirements.  If you have not saved your files, but need Windows reinstalled, many companies will not even ask if you need your files...SO ASK!  Often, there is an additional charge for this service.  Click <a href="..\/howto_backup.php">here</a> to learn how to easily backup your own files, and save some money - and headache!');

mess.push('If you accidentally deleted a file, check your Recycle Bin first to see if it went there.  Depending on your computer configuration, there is an option to not prompt for items to go to the Recycle Bin.  However, if you have already checked there, and the files are gone, there are several options for file recovery, ranging from relatively cheap (with no guarantee) to expensive, but guaranteed.  Click <a href="..\/howto_filerecovery.php">here</a> for more info.');

mess.push('When a computer monitor is advertised in inches, such as "19 inch LCD flat-panel", the 19 inches is the actual distance measured on the glass,  from one corner to the opposite corner (ie: top-left to bottom-right).');

mess.push('Want to extend your computer\'s life?  Dust and other airborne particles will (eventually) suck the life out of computer components.  To fix this, buy some compressed air, available at Walmart, Walgreens, Radio Shack, etc.  Compressed air is all the same - so just go with the least expensive that you can find.  Click <a href="..\/howto_compressedair.php">here<\/a> to see how to properly clean out the inside of your computer and keep it running smoothly.');

mess.push('Did you know that viruses like to hide in your System Restore file?  Unfortunately, this is a trade-off - you either have the added comfort of being able to restore your computer to the last settings that worked, or you have added security against viruses.  I personally recommend using a solid <a href="..\/howto_antivirus.php">anti-virus<\/a> program and turning off System Restore.  Click <a href="..\/howto_systemrestore.php">here</a> to find out how.');

mess.push('If you download and install Macromedia (now Adobe) Flash player, you need to restart your browser before it will work properly.  Once you restart your browser, go back to the page you were trying to view (with the Flash animation) and it should work after that.');

mess.push('Want to know how to make those pesky Windows Restart messages go away?  Click on Start, Run, then type SC STOP WUAUSERV and hit enter.  You will still need to restart your computer for the updates to take effect, but the 5-minute reminder will be gone!');

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