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Danielle wants to know how to clear RAM without restarting Windows
I look forward to your InfoAvenue newsletters - I have been a subscriber for five years now. You two REALLY give excellent advice and answers.

I am have plenty of RAM but I am the kind of user who runs many programs at once. I switch back and forth between them, so it's more convenient to leave them running so I can access them quickly. I have purchased many of the products you've recommended including - Spyware Dr., Registry Mechanic, and CalendarPal - I LOVE IT!.

I have 4G of RAM on my Vista computer but still opening and closing MANY programs leaves JUNK/residue in the RAM which ultimately starts slowing me down. The only way I know to completely clear RAM is to reboot. Is there any utility out there that can completely clear the program residue out of RAM without rebooting my computer? I am betting your answer will help not only me but many of your readers.

Our answer
Yes there is a way, Danielle - Read the rest of our answer here.

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Debbie is going on vacation and wants to know how to safely access her accounts from public computers and networks
I trust you guys to give me the correct information on this. I'm going to be on vacation for two weeks next month and I'll be traveling around the country quite a bit. There will be times when I'll need to check some of my online banking accounts and other personal accounts - and there may be times when I have to use public computers. Most other times I will be accessing the web from unsecured public networks with my laptops. Other than telling me not to do it (I have to) can you give me some tips on how to access the internet safely while traveling? I love your Premium newsletter! Thanks - Debbie.

Our answer
Accessing sites that contain highly personal or financial information from a public computer - or via a public wireless network - is fraught with danger. But there is away to foil crooks who crouch in corners with keyloggers and attempt to steal passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information.

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What firewall vendors don't want you to know
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

Some of you may have noticed that Norton 360 now includes "LifeLock". So Norton now not only touts that its firewall can keep you safe from identity theft - but "LifeLock" can keep you even safer. The truth is, neither one can. Norton knows it. We know it. Anyone who understands how identity theft works knows it. If all you needed was a firewall to keep you safe, snug, and secure, why would Norton shell out millions of dollars to include the questionable LifeLock membership program in their security suite?

Read the entire article here.

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Those “Free" security scans could cost you time, money, and a whole lot more
Windows all versions

No doubt you're already too well aware that on your travels around the Web you're bound to be besieged by messages telling you to install and update security software for your computer. And, you might be tempted by a “free security scan,” especially when this program or that has detected “malicious software” on your computer. But, much to everyone's concern, that particularly scary message is most often (but not always) the first step in a very well planned consumer ( that means YOU) rip-off.

Reading this article could save you a lot of money, a lot of headaches and a lot of aggravation. Read the rest of it here.

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Roboform - What can we say other than this is the first thing we install on all our new computers? We couldn't live without it and we wouldn't either. We bought multiple copies of this program - long before we ever started recommending it. It's the best password manager you can buy. And if you have 10 or less passwords to say, you can even use the free version. We don't offer a discount on this product - but if you decide to buy and you buy through our link, we'll make a commission and you won't pay a penny more than you would if you bought it directly from Roboform. So, if you try it and you like it, buy it from us and help us help you! Roboform is one of our favorite programs. Get more information here.
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We've made it easier for you to submit your questions, comments and suggestions!

We've updated our Web form! We've made it much nicer and easier to use. Now you can use one form to submit your questions, comments, or suggestions. You can use the same form to submit your tips, and your freeware and site of the week suggestions too! Those of you with long email addresses will be happy to know we've fixed the issue that prevented you from entering the last few characters of your email address.

We'd love to hear from you - even if you just want to make a comment about our new web form. Tell us what you think!

This week's Rant

Life Is Fair

So I go out to breakfast today. I ordered two braised eggs - don't ask - with sourdough toast and coffee. And I'm sitting there putting ketchup on my eggs when three young girls walk in. These girls are actually young ladies - but girls are girls to an older guy like me. Anyway, they are all wearing shorts - and I mean SHORTS - and sandals. I'm a leg guy so I can't tell you what kinds of tops they had on, to me it's irrelevant.

They sit down at a booth right across the aisle from me. Two girls sit on one side of the booth and one sits, by herself, on the other. And I am trying really hard not to look. And I try really hard to look and not look like I'm not looking. These girls are young and they are attractive. And not single one of them is blond. Yay! I really don't like blonds. I don't know why. Genetics?

Anyway, I'm not a typical guy by any means. I'm an anti-social curmudgeon - so my friend in Georgia tells me. But at that moment in time, I was feeling like the most sociable guy who ever lived. I mean I was absolutely brimming with sociability - literally dripping with it.

Read the rest of this essay, if you dare.

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Cloudeight Information Avenue Free Edition - Issue #442
July 17, 2010

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