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Tutorials / How-tos

How to Disable JavaScript in Popular Free PDF Readers

Updated 23. May 2013 - 2:49 by v.laurie

PDF files with malicious JavaScript embedded in them are a common way to spread malware. One way to defend against such malware is to disable JavaScript in the reader you use unless you need it for a trusted PDF. Here is how to disable JavaScript in the most commonly used free PDF readers. If JavaScript is ever needed, re-enabling it is straightforward in all cases.

How To Use Torrents

Updated 22. March 2013 - 12:16 by mr6n8

Introduction

This guide is to help users in getting started in bittorrent, the most popular protocol for the transfer of music, videos, ebooks, software and other content.  There is a great deal of content available through torrents and this guide will help you to find and download that content.

qBittorrent Help

Updated 21. March 2013 - 0:15 by mr6n8

Introduction

This a listing of the qBittorrent help pages here at Gizmo's Freeware.  There are also links to other help resources for qBittorrent.

If you want information on any features not listed here, then please post in the Comments below.

How to Repair a Windows 7 System with an Installation Disc

Updated 3. March 2013 - 18:12 by v.laurie

You can never have too many Windows repair discs. A previous tip showed how to obtain a full Windows 7 installation disc for use in repair. Here is how to use the installation disc to run System Recovery Options to fix problems.

Vuze Help

Updated 2. April 2013 - 12:48 by mr6n8

Vuze Help

Introduction

This a listing of the Vuze help pages here at Gizmo's Freeware.  There are also links to other help resources for Vuze.

If you want information on any features not listed here, then please post in the Comments below.

Vuze is one of the suggested clients in my Best Free Bittorrent Client Review.  here at Gizmo's Freeware.

If you do not have Vuze, you can get it from the

Vuze Help: Dealing with ISP Interference

Updated 2. March 2013 - 5:23 by mr6n8

Vuze Help:  Dealing with ISP Interference

What ISO Files Are - How to Open and Use Them

Updated 1. March 2013 - 0:33 by v.laurie

Files with the extension ISO are a commonly used file type but I get a lot of inquiries from PC users who do not know what an ISO file is or what to do with one. If you are puzzled by ISO files, here’s what they are all about.

µTorrent & BitTorrent Help

Updated 28. February 2013 - 0:31 by mr6n8

µTorrent & BitTorrent Help

Introduction

These are some additional µTorrent help guides that I have put together based upon issues I have seen people have at the various fora I visit on the web.

Since µTorrent and BitTorrent are identical bittorrent clients, developed by the same company, these guides apply to µTorrent or BitTorrent.

If you want information on any features not listed here, then please post in the Comments below.

An Introduction and a Quick Guide to Sandboxie

Updated 1. March 2013 - 13:48 by Anupam
Introduction

µTorrent Help: Moving Downloads Into Category Folders

Updated 26. February 2013 - 1:39 by mr6n8

Move µTorrent Downloads Into Category Folders

I have recently seen a number of µTorrent users requesting help in moving their downloaded content to different folders, based upon categories, and continue seeding.  This guide wil help in achieving this by either having µTorrent do this automatically or moving on your own.

Since µTorrent and BitTorrent are identical bittorrent clients, developed by the same company, this guide applies to µTorrent or BitTorrent.

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