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  • Microsoft Safety Scanner Do you think your PC has a virus?The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other ...
    Posted 21 Apr 2011 16:41 by David Kirk
  • Stuff happens: The Backup and Restore Guide MakeUseOf's comprehensive and easy to digest guide to backing up your computer:http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/download-stuff-backup-restore-guide/
    Posted 21 Apr 2011 15:50 by David Kirk
  • CNET Starter Kits Really useful collections of software utilities:Utilities Starter KitSecurity Starter KitWindows Starter Kit
    Posted 17 Apr 2011 04:34 by David Kirk
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  • VAT number validation If you want to make sure that the VAT number that a tradesman has given you is valid, here's the site to validate it:http://ec.europa.eu/taxation ...
    Posted 17 Apr 2011 05:06 by David Kirk
  • Mobile phone valuation This site compares various mobile phone recycling sites to show what you can get for your old mobile:http://mobilevaluer.com/
    Posted 17 Feb 2011 08:05 by David Kirk
  • 25 ways to stop scams Really good advice from Martin "MoneySavingExpert" Lewis about avoiding scams and how to shop safely on the Internet:http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/stop-scams
    Posted 17 Feb 2011 06:19 by David Kirk
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