This Selection of Useful Tutorials and How-To Articles Will Help Make You a Better PC User

Gizmo’s Freeware is a large site with much to offer. So much, in fact, that it is easy to miss some really good stuff. Freeware, of course, is a big theme but there are several other important areas that the site covers in some depth. Security is a major subject. There are also many articles, tips, and tutorials on how to make computing faster and easier and about how to get things done.

As the new year begins, I have looked back and picked out some of the site’s How-To articles that I think would be instructive for many computer users. A complete list of How-To articles is at this link. Here are five good ones that I want to mention:

• How to Protect Your Online Privacy
  Everybody is talking about the lack of online privacy these days. Here is how to do something about it.
• How to Tell if a File is Malicious
  The best way to deal with malware is to avoid getting infected in the first place. This article tells you how to check out that file before you install it.
• 32-bit and 64-bit explained
  The need to know something about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems and software isn’t limited to techies. It’s something we all need to know and this article will enlighten you.
• What DNS Servers Do
  Every time you go online you use DNS servers. Find out why they may be important to your online security and performance.
• What Everybody Should Know About the Windows Registry
  The Windows Registry may not sound like a fun topic but the Registry is a crucial part of the Windows operating system and everyone should know a few essential facts. Here is a painless explanation of what you need to know.

This is my personal selection of how-to articles and is in no particular order. Read these and you'll be a better PC user. Naturally, there are many other excellent choices and you may have different candidates. Tell us in the comments about your own picks. Or better yet, sign up with us and write one of your own!

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This tips section is maintained by Vic Laurie. Vic runs several websites with Windows how-to's and tutorials, including  a computer education website and a site for learning about the command line.

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