 Dr Tweak
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Dr Tweak has been optimizing, repairing and building computers for hundreds of satisfied clients for almost 10 years. We specialize in catering to each individual customer’s needs and providing solutions at very reasonable rates. We are available to make house calls for the private home user to setup and secure your wireless network, aid in fixing software glitches, optimizing machines for faster surfing or delivering a custom built made-to-spec machine designed to perform flawlessly in whatever capacity suits the customer best. We are also equally comfortable in a commercial environment, ready to provide answers to your business’s needs, from installing and upgrading critical software to designing and installing multi-computer networks connected to the internet that employ next level security measures that keep your information safe. In addition to these specialties, Dr Tweak’s expertise is in combating malware (malicious software) and is recognized as an authority in Spyware/Virus prevention and elimination. From hardcore gaming to business solutions to casual user needs – Dr Tweak has the answer for you, feel free to email me HERE with any questions or comments you may have. |
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Excellent Websites & Resources
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DSLnuts - A GREAT website specializing in internet connection optimization with loads of other great information. Tweaks.com - A Windows XP resource with many tweaks. Labmice - An excellent in depth Windows 2000/XP resource. Speedguide - Excellent broadband resource which also has a great forum. Spyware Warrior - Spyware information and database, including recommended programs and programs to avoid. Viruslist - The most extensive virus and malware information and database. Majorgeeks - Excellent freeware and shareware download site. Wilders.org - Huge database of internet security information. Microsoft Knowledgebase - Search for the solution to your Windows problem here. BIOS Optimization Guide 9.9 - Ever wonder what all the BIOS settings do? Here is the most comprehensive resource. NewEgg - The best place to order all of your computer hardware. Avira's Official Support Forum - Support and information for all of Avira's products. AMD Zone - All you need to know about AMD processors. AV-Comparatives - Excellent site that tests antivirus programs properly and thoroughly. MDGx MAX Speeed - One of largest tweaking databases for Windows that exists. ExtremeTech - Excellent resource on hardware and software reviews. Guru3d - Looking to tweak your video card for maximum gaming? Then this is the place for you. Windows STOP Errors - Getting a BSOD? Look here for your solution. Mozilla Addons - Look here to customize your Mozilla software. Task List Programs - Look here to find out what program that is starting with your computer. Linksysinfo.org - Great place to find any information on Linksys routers. |
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Updates & Reminders
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Latest Updates for FREE Anti-Spyware protection: SpyBot S&D 1.6 - 6/03/09 Ad Aware 8AE - 6/04/09 SpywareBlaster 4.2 - 5/25/09 SUPERAntiSpyware - 6/03/09 Windows Defender - 6/03/09 The latest Windows Update Information: Microsoft releases new updates and patches on the second Tuesday of every month, don't forget to download them. |
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Online Virus & Security Scans
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Here are a few FREE online virus and security scans, tools to help you stay safe. Kaspersky Online Virus Scan - The best online free virus scan, it will only alert you to the possible infections, not remove them. BitDefender Online Scan - Another excellent scan that will remove any infection it detects. ESET Online Scanner - Another excellent free scanner that will remove all that it finds. AVG Anti-Spyware Online Scan - Scans for trojans, spyware and other malware. Microsoft OneCare Online Scanner - Scans your pc for malware and other security issues and fixes them. Secunia - Vulnerability and security advisories. VirSCAN - Submit a single file for analysis from multiple different anti-malware programs within minutes. |
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Purchasing Avira AntiVir Products
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If you would like to purchase Avira AntiVir Premium products just click the link below: Avira AntiVir Premium & Avira Premium Security Suite |
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Recommended Software
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Avira AntiVir Premium Anti-virus - An excellent anti-virus product that is very light weight and has superb detection rates, it also detects adware and spyware. Avira Premium Security Suite - The same great detection rates as the stand alone anti-virus but also includes a firewall and anti-spam. TuneUp Utilities 2009 - The best computer maintenance program around, cleans, optimizes and customizes Windows. Nero 9 - The best cd/dvd burning software available. PerfectDisk 10 - The absolute best hard drive defragging app there is, it will keep your hard drive running at peak performance. DVDFab Platinum - The best dvd cloning software available. EasyRecovery Pro - The best data recovery software. Acronis True Image Home 2009 - The absolute best disk imaging software available in case of hard drive failure. X-Setup Pro - The granddaddy of tweaking programs, this one does it all. jv16 Powertools 2009 - The best registry cleaner you will find. CounterSpy - Excellent anti-spyware program that has real-time protection. |
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Recommended FREE Software
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PC Tools Firewall - An excellent free firewall that keeps hackers at bay. Avira AntiVir Personal Anti-virus - An excellent free anti-virus program. Threatfire - An excellent behavior blocking program that adds additional protection to your antivirus program. CableNut - To FULLY optimize your internet connection. SpyBot Search & Destroy 1.6 - Removes all that nasty spyware from your pc and offers protection from further infections. Ad Aware 2008 - Another spyware removal tool. SpywareBlaster 4.1 - This blocks spyware from ever installing. SUPERAntiSpyware - Another great program to use in the fight against spyware. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - An excellent free tool to remove malware. Trillian - The best instant messenger app, allows you to communicate with AOL, ICQ, IRC, MSN and Yahoo all in one. Everest - System information and diagnostic software. Analog X - A whole list of excellent freeware. Frostwire - The best P2P application, open source and based on Limewire Pro. Shareaza - Another P2P application. Java Sun - Needed so that java appears properly on your web pages. Firefox - The best web browser with thousands of customizations and very fast. TeamViewer - Securely remote control your pc with this app. Whisper32 - If you have a lot of passwords and can't remember them all then this is for you, an excellent password manager. CCleaner - Great tool to clean up temporary and junk files from your computer. ERUNT & NTREGOPT - Two invaluable tools for backing up and optimizing your registry. Cobian Backup 9 - The easiest way to backup all of your important data. Open Office - Excellent free alternative to the expensive Microsoft Office, also compatible. Winamp - Light and small audio player. Quicktime Alternative - Gives you the Quicktime codecs without the junk. Real Alternative - Gives you the Real codecs without the junk. Picasa3 - Excellent photo organizing and tweaking program. SpamBayes - Bayesian SPAM filter for Outlook that is highly effective. Sitehound - A toolbar from Firetrust that makes web surfing safe for your children. Izarc Zip - Archive utility that supports the most common compression formats. DriverCleaner Pro - Cleans up the left over files from old drivers. Windows Sysinternals - A list of great freeware for optimizing and troubleshooting. UltimateBootCD - Excellent diagnostic boot cd. X-Setup - The last freeware version of X-Setup, works just as good. DVD Shrink - Excellent program to backup all of your DVDs. K-Lite Codec Pack - Great codec pack to allow you to view any type of video file. Revo Uninstaller - Great tool that helps remove the leftover junk after an uninstall. Foxit Reader - Open .pdf files without all of the bloat of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Skype - Great program for video conferencing and chatting. Glary Utilities - Excellent free "fix-it" utility for Windows, make sure to download the slim build. |
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Labor Rates
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Reformat & Reinstall Operating System - $125 Includes all the latest Windows updates, driver updates and software updates and optimizing entire computer CDRom/CDRW/Floppy/Zip/RAM Install - $15 Hard Drive Install - $35 Sound Card/Modem/NIC/Video Card Install - $25 Includes updating to the latest drivers and optimizing the hardware System Optimization - $150 Includes all the latest Windows updates, driver updates and software updates and optimizing entire computer for peak performance Data Backup - $25 up to 5 gigabytes Data Recovery - $50 up to 5 gigabytes Basic Troubleshooting Minimum 1 hour *Residential rate is $75/hr *Business rate is $75/hr * A $25 fee applies to all pickup or delivery of computers |
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Internet Connection Tweaking
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We all want a faster internet connection right? Well this is the easiest way to speed things up, first you need to download and install CableNut, this is the most advanced internet connection tweaking application there is, it optimizes ALL of your registry values that effect your connection. Once you have installed it just visit the proper page below for your operating system to find the optimum values for you. To check your current registry settings use the TCP/IP Analyzer. This page uses the proper formula for finding your optimum registry values, all you have to do is provide the needed information and it will do the rest for you. Windows 2000 & XP Windows Vista |