Forgot your administrator password?

You can use the tool at this website to reset your administrator password. You STILL don't need a new computer!

AVG Anti-virus fails to update

If you are getting this message when AVG attmpts to update, you can try the following:

Select: Tools - Advanced Settings... Then uncheck the following two boxes under the Update section.

Obsolete Computers That Still Do the Job

"....If your ancient IT equipment is sufficient for the task, don't hesitate to squeeze more years out of it during a crummy economy "

Less is More

"....many users are happy to eschew higher performance in order to save money. Even Microsoft has cottoned on: the next version of Windows is intended to do the same as the last version, Vista, but to run faster and use fewer resources. If so, it will be the first version of Windows that makes computers run faster than the previous version. [....] Moore's law has not been repealed, but more people are taking the dividend it provides in cash, rather than processor cycles."

Why do you think you need a new computer?!?!?!?!?!?

My current computer is too old

My mouse/keyboard is broken

My current computer doesn't turn on

My buddy has a brand new computer

Something doesn't work

My screen is too small

My computer doesn't have pretty flashing lights

My current computer is too slow

The Bottom Line

Are you serious? You DON'T need a new computer. You may WANT one....
Unless you are playing the latest and greatest newest video game, you don't need a
super powerful/super EXPEN$IVE computer. See some of the tips on the left to see if
you really NEED a new computer