Webmaster's Tips

Tips, tricks, and favorite utilities
recommended by the webmaster.

The following free utilities contain no adware or spyware.

  Free Utilities  
ProgramDescriptionComments
PicasaPhoto Organizer Finds all the photos on your computer and helps organize them
Google DesktopDesktop Search Searches Outlook, Outlook Express, and all documents for specific content.
Yahoo DesktopDesktop SearchMuch more powerful (at this writing) than Google but, with more options making it not as simple use.
Spybot S&DSpyware RemovalUpdate and run on a regular basis.
AVG 7 Anti-Virus
RegSeeker Registry Editor/CleanerAutomatically remove unresolved/unrefrenced registry entries. Also manually remove unwanted startup processes.
SoftPedia.com Removal ToolsA collection of programs for removing specific viruses.
FireFoxWEB BrowserUse FireFox to review and install desired plug-ins. Most are silly but some, such as "IE View" are essential.
BugMeNotNews LoginAvoids having to register for website access. Works best with FireFox.
CloneSpyLocate DuplicatesSearch for redundant files based on content, not name. Warning: Do not delete windows system files. Use for photos, multi-media, or documents only.
FreeCalcCalculatorGreat replacement for the windows calculator.
Trillian Universal IMReplaces AOL IM, MSN, Yahoo, and ICQ with a single full-featured program. Uses a single contact list for ALL services, no pop-ups, and runs faster and with less memory than any of the single programs it replaces. An absolute must if you subscribe to more than one IM service.

top of page


Safe Mode

Some Adware, Spyware, and Viruses can only be removed when the computer is running in "Safe Mode". To put your Windows computer in safe mode...
  1. Reboot normally
  2. After you see the system BIOS screen (or manufacturer's logo), begin tapping on the F8 key.
  3. Select "Safe Mode" from the Windows black screen menu.
If the Menu did not appear, do a normal shutdown and try again. The F8 Key must be pressed after the BIOS is loaded and BEFORE windows starts.

top of page


Comparison Shopping

If you know exactly what you want, use these to get the best prices...
      Computer related: PriceWatch.com
      For everything else: PriceGrabber.com

Travel (Air, Hotel, Car): Sidestep (Adware IE plug-in but, worth it.)

top of page


Windows Update

When a vulnerability in Windows (all versions) is discovered, Microsoft is very quick to correct it. However, when they do, they also publish the details of exactly what the fix is about. This often serves as a challenge to those who write malicious software to exploit those vulnerabilities in the hope that most people will not rush to apply the updates. Therefore, it is most important that you apply all windows security updates immediately upon notification.

MicroSoft will never send you an update via e-mail. If you receive any such "updates, fixes, or patches" in your inbox, delete them immediately.

top of page


Feedback

Questions for the webmaster

Name:
Email:

This site is maintained by Gary Bergman, aided by other synagogue volunteers who have responsibility for specific pages. Gary also maintains websites for his own company, Gary Bergman Associates, Inc., his daughter's Curves of Bordentown, and JerseyCurves.com.

Contact: E-mail Gary Bergman, 732 246-7285