I believe in running periodic preventive maintenance on them. Here is a basic check-list for the maintenance of these computers: Check OS Drive space. Check Network type (Private, Public, Domain) & sharing. Clean up temporary disk files by running cleanmgr.exe (remove System Files as well). Delete the temporary files in %SYSTEMROOT%\TEMP and %TEMP%. Check System Restore:… Read More

What is Malware and where does it come from? Malware is any software you may end up with that disrupts your computer or gains access to private information. There are lots of technical classifications – virus, worm, trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, adware, scareware, etc. I see them as two main types: malicious – hidden and/or resistant to removal;… Read More

Introduction I originally developed this program as a simple way to count pitches, balls, strikes and outs, keeping score on the sidelines of Little League games. After awhile, even the “official” score keeper often turned to me for confirmation. I had fun doing it. So I am publishing this for others to try out. You… Read More