Dennis Faas

Mon
18
Oct
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Upgrade from WinXP to Windows 7?

Infopackets Reader 'Lou' writes: " Dear Dennis, In regard to the super discounted sale on Windows 7 currently available through Infopackets and Amazon.com, I have a question regarding the Windows 7 Upgrade DVD. Can I use the upgrade media disc to ... upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7? I thought we would need the Windows 7 full version to upgrade? " My response: Yes, you can most definitely upgrade from XP to Windows 7 using the "upgrade" version. Allow me to break it down into simple terms: Full Version of Windows 7 Vs. Upgrade Media If you're using the Windows 7 Upgrade disc (and ... (view more)

Mon
18
Oct
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Dark Tales: Edgar Allen Poe's The Black Cat

Description Go on an adventure with Inspector Dupin! Monsieur Mark Davies has reported his wife, Sara, missing and now it's up to you to track her down and solve the mystery! Follow a mysterious black cat, who seems to be purposely helping you, and ... discover helpful clues in Dark Tales: Edgar Allen Poe's The Black Cat. Use your Hidden Object talents to tackle the case, and discover the evil culprit behind Sara's disappearance. Key Features Incredible gameplay Exciting story Help Inspector Dupin! Requirements OS: Windows XP/Vista CPU: 1.4 GHz RAM: 1024 MB DirectX: 9.0 Hard Drive: 410 MB [ Try ... (view more)

Mon
11
Oct
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Geisha: The Secret Garden

Description Follow a beautiful Geisha on her dream journey through all four seasons! Help Natsumi create a zen garden for herself using your Match 3 skills and different styles of plants and decorations. Geisha: The Secret Garden is full of ... addicting gameplay, gorgeous characters, and all kinds of magic at your disposal! Complete each level to discover the beauty of Natsumi's Secret garden and bask in the natural beauty! Key Features Gripping gameplay Unique upgrades Create a gorgeous garden! Requirements OS: Windows XP/Vista CPU: 800 Mhz RAM: 128 MB DirectX: 8.1 Hard Drive: 80 MB [ Try Now ... (view more)

Mon
04
Oct
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PictoWords

Description Got an eye for words? Challenge your word savvy by using your artistic wit. Each PictoWords level combines fun pictures and letters to create words. For instance, how would you spell the word M-A-I-D using pictures? Earn extra points for ... longer words and quicker solutions. Fun bonus rounds are available and hints are handy in PictoWords, a visual Word game. Key Features Word & Puzzle picture game Fun bonus rounds Name that word! Requirements OS: Windows XP/Vista CPU: 800 Mhz RAM: 256 MB DirectX: 7.0 Hard Drive: 19 MB [ Try Now ~ 66.58 MB | Buy Now @ only $6.99*! ] NOTE: More ... (view more)

Mon
27
Sep
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Gallop for Gold

Description Beat the bookie and share the fun in Gallop for Gold. Horse racing and slots collide in this action packed game with great animated graphics. Includes more bonuses and mini-games than you can shake a riding crop at! With the first ever ... Nudge Jackpot and 6 unique bookie bonuses in the feature bonus round - this really is the mane event! Key Features Colt Cash Feature. Nudge Jackpot. 5 reel, 6 reel & special edition games. Requirements OS: Windows XP/Vista CPU: 800 Mhz RAM: 128 MB DirectX: 9.0 Hard Drive: 27 MB [ Try Now ~ 21.03 MB | Buy Now @ only $6.99*! ] NOTE: More games ... (view more)

Wed
22
Sep
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Chipset

In computing, the term "chipset" is commonly used to refer to a set of specialized chips on a computer's motherboard (or "main board"), and even expansion cards. North and South Bridges of a Mainboard Based on Intel Pentium-class microprocessors, ... the term chipset often refers to a specific pair of chips on the motherboard: the northbridge and the southbridge. The northbridge links the CPU (Central Processing Unit) to very high-speed devices, especially main memory and graphics controllers, and the southbridge connects to lower-speed peripheral buses (such as PCI or ISA). In many modern ... (view more)

Mon
20
Sep
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Governor of Poker 2

Description The government has outlawed all poker games! Play Texas Hold'em as you fight to overturn the ban and become the Governor of Poker! Prove to the minister of the Texas gambling committee that poker is all about skill and get him to make ... the game legal again in Governor of Poker 2. Travel to different cities and play poker against different characters in your quest to be the best! Key Features Unlockable achievements Customizable hats Fight the ban on poker! Play Governor of Poker Requirements OS: Windows XP/Vista CPU: 1.0 GHz RAM: 512 MB DirectX: 8.0 Hard Drive: 103 MB [ Try Now ~ ... (view more)

Fri
17
Sep
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Reimage Review

Have you ever considered how much of your work and your life is captured and dependent on your computer? That's why it's foolish, generally expensive, and sometimes just plain crazy to continue relying on your computer without some sort of disaster ... recovery plan -- in case the inevitable happens, and your computer becomes unusable. How disruptive would it be, then, if you were without your computer for a day, a week, or even a month? Registry / System Cleaners / Disk Imagers versus Reimage Repair There are many recovery products on the market designed to improve upon your system's speed and ... (view more)

Mon
13
Sep
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Brain Challenge

Description Give your brain a vitamin boost, and take a fun evaluation of your mental capacity. Work with your favorite personal coach to improve your cerebral agility. Delve into 20 distinct games in five categories (Memory, Visual, Logic, Match, ... and Focus). How do you cope with the day-to-day craze? Find out with the Daily and Stress Management Test. Keep track of your daily progress and evaluate your level of brain activity in Brain Challenge. Key Features Visual, memory, logic game Stress management mode Manage your mental health Requirements OS: Windows XP/Vista CPU: 800 Mhz RAM: 256 MB ... (view more)

Wed
08
Sep
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Scareware

Scareware comprises several classes of scam software with malicious payloads, or of limited or no benefit, that are sold to consumers via certain unethical marketing practices. The selling approach uses social engineering to cause shock, anxiety, or ... the perception of a threat, generally directed at an unsuspecting user. Some forms of spyware and adware also use scareware tactics. Scareware and Fake Antivirus A tactic frequently used by criminals involves convincing users that a virus has infected their computer, then suggesting that they download (and pay for) fake antivirus software to ... (view more)

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