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Archived Weekly Show Content
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Thursday, December 27th,
2007:
Question of the Week: How
can I add GPS to my laptop? We recommend
this package.
Picture of the Week:
World's largest Windows error
Computer Related News:
Windows Home Server Corrupts Files
Message from The Computer
Guys: Both Affordable Computers stores WILL BE
CLOSED December 31st & January 1st (Monday &
Tuesday) for the Holidays. We will resume normal
business hours on Wednesday January 2nd, 2007. Happy
New Year!
Thursday, December 20th,
2007:
Website of the Week:
Elf Yourself!
LIVE Question on the Show:
Free Program for ripping CDs?
We
recommend CDex.
Computer Related News:
Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, GoDaddy Subpoenaed
Computer Related News:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Beta Due This Summer
Computer Related News:
Turn In A Software Pirate, Collect $500
Message from The Computer
Guys: Both Affordable Computers stores WILL BE
CLOSED December 24th & 25th (Monday & Tuesday) for
the Holidays. We will resume normal business hours
on Wednesday December 26th, 2007. Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 13th, 2007:
Picture of the Week:
Retro Christmas Computer Ad
Message from The Computer
Guys: We had so many calls this week we didn't have
time to get to any of our other tips and
tricks! This just means more for next week, so tune
in then!
Thursday, December 6th,
2007:
Free Program of the Week:
Comcast Brings Back the Yule Log in High Definition
Picture of the Week:
USB Powered Christmas Lights
Computer Related News:
Malware Doubled In 2007; Next Year Isn't Looking
Better
Computer Related News:
Windows XP SP3 To Include Vista Elements,
Researchers Say
Website of the Week: Learn
more about technology terms at
techterms.com
Thursday, November 29th,
2007:
Free Program of the Week:
Get FREE 24hr Commercial-Free Christmas music!
Download Winamp,
and select AOL Radio with XM Radio, then select XM
Radio, then scroll down and select the station
called 'Holly' - Sit back and enjoy!
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this weeks' Computer Term;
Cyber Monday
Computer Related News:
Eye-Fi embeds WiFi into your SD flash
Computer Related News:
Google Purges Malware Sites Targeting Searchers
Computer Related News:
Exploding Cell Phone Kills South Korean Man
Thursday, November 22nd,
2007:
HAPPY
THANKSGIVING!
A rerun will be aired this
week because we are all too busy stuffing ourselves
with Turkey...
Thursday, November 15th,
2007:
Website of the Week: Get
CASH for your old electronics at
SecondRotation!
Computer Related News:
Coming Soon From Mount Everest: Cell Phone Service
Computer Related News:
Microsoft Unveils Windows Server Editions, Pricing
Computer Related News:
LG Readies 52-Inch, Wi-Fi HDTV Flat Screen
Thursday, November 8th,
2007:
Website of the Week: Check
your local Gas Prices with
MSN's Gas Finder!
Computer Related News:
HP To Quit Making Digital Cameras, Focus On Print
2.0
Thursday, November 1st,
2007:
Website of the Week:
www.allrecipes.com
Reminder from The Computer
Guys: Don't forget to check out our new videos page
by clicking the "Watch us Online" button above,
or click here.
Computer Related News:
Yahoo Releases Messenger Upgrade In Beta
Computer Related News:
Google Begins 'Gmail 2.0' Rollout - check out
screenshots here!
Computer Related News:
President Bush Signs Internet Tax Freedom Act
Thursday, October 25th,
2007:
Product of the Week: Have
up to 20 minutes to save what you are working on
during a power outage and protect your PC from
surges at the same time with a Battery Backup System
available for only $79 at your
local Affordable Computers Store.
Website of the Week:
What
The Font !? Find out the name of any font with this
free service.
Hot Topic on the Show: A
look back at one of our Popular Free Programs of the
Week -
Evil Lyrics
LIVE Question on the Show:
What is Juno's Phone Number?
1-800-TRY-JUNO
Picture of the Week:
Computer built to look like a Microwave!
Thursday, October 18th,
2007:
Product of the Week:
Resurrect that old hard drive from your previous
computer and retreive your valuable files with one
of our handy USB external hard drive enclosures
available for only $40 at
your local Affordable Computers store.
Website of the Week:
HowStuffWorks.com
Hot Topic of the Show:
MySpace
Mockup: What to look for on your kids MySpace
profile
Picture of the Week:
Grill made of a Computer (do not try this at home!)
Computer Related News:
The EPB/Comcast Showdown
Computer Related News:
In Its Acquisition Of Gateway, Acer Also Gets
Packard Bell And eMachines
Computer Related News:
AOL To Cut 20% Of Its Workforce
Computer Related News:
Discovery Communications Acquires HowStuffWorks
Thursday, October 11th,
2007:
Product of the Week: Need
more USB ports on your Laptop or PC? Get a small
handy USB hub which makes 4 USB ports out of one!
On sale now for only $35 at
your local Affordable Computers store.
Computer Related News:
ATA Tries To Have You Arrested For Using Your iPhone
In "Airplane Mode"
Computer Related News:
Stop Thief! OnStar Says It Can Slow Down Stolen Cars
Computer Related News:
Three In Four U.S. Consumers Have Digital Products
On Holiday Wish List
Thursday, October 4th,
2007:
The Computer Guys
Welcome's Charlie back to the Show!
Website of the Week:
Online Quiz: How many germs live on YOUR keyboard?
Hot Topic on the Show:
Microsoft releases more information about 'Surface'
including a new website!
Question of the Week:
How to set up more than one PC on a Comcast
connection - read our guide
Computer Related News:
Microsoft to extend XP sales for five months
Computer Related News:
Techies' Job Satisfaction At A Two-Year High
Computer Guys News:
Our Website now linked on UCTV3's website!
Thursday, September
27th, 2007:
Free Program of the Week:
A NEW version of Spybot has been released!
Hot Topic on the Show:
A NEW version of OpenOffice has been released!
Computer Related News:
Google Birthday Logo: Nine Years Old
Computer Related News:
OpenOffice 2.3 The Latest Threat To Desktop King
Microsoft
Computer Related News:
NBC To Offer Free, Ad-Supported Downloads Of TV
Shows
Computer Related News:
Bill Gates Is Still America's Richest Man
Website of the Week:
See the Swastika-shaped US Navy building
Reminder from The Computer Guys: Don't
forget, well will have a
mystery guest co-host on next week's show!
Tune in!
Thursday, September
20th, 2007:
David was out of town on
vacation this week. A rerun was aired. Please tune
in next week for another LIVE installment of 'The
Computer Guys'
Thursday, September
13th, 2007:
Viewer Submitted Content:
Get all your questions
answered about the upcoming switch to digital TV
here!
LIVE Question on the Show:
Find out how to fix the blinking lights on the HP
Deskjet 800 Series Printers
Website of the Week:
Watch
traffic cams from around the world at
Trafficland.com
Computer Related News:
FCC to cable: You must support analog TVs until 2012
Thursday, September 6th,
2007:
Video of the Week:
Laptop battery induced to catch fire/explode
Picture(s): of the Week:
Latest laptop battery explosion
LIVE Question on the Show:
Where kind I find out more information about
Windstream DSL Service?
Computer Related News:
Steve Jobs' Letter to iPhone Customers about price
drop
Computer Related News:
Microsoft Might Pay $53 Billion For Yahoo, Analyst
Says
Computer Related News:
Airborne Antenna Could Bring Internet And
Entertainment To Airliners
Thursday, August 30th,
2007:
Computer Related News:
IBM Says It's Blameless For Server-Wrecking Forklift
Mishap
Computer Related News:
Microsoft Will Release Windows Vista SP1 Early 2008
Reminder from the Computer Guys:
Both Affordable Computers
stores will be closed Monday September 3rd, 2007 for
labor day. We will resume normal business hours on
Tuesday September 4th, 2007. Have a great holiday
weekend!
Thursday, August 23rd,
2007:
Free Program of the Week:
Revisit of Google Earth,
download the new
version with the Sky Feature Here
Website of the Week:
UCTV3's Website
Reminder from the Computer Guys:
Suggestions for topics, programs, or websites you'd
like to see featured on the show? Or maybe you have
a 'Question of the Week'?
Click here to send them to us! We'd love to hear
from you!
Computer Related News:
Phony Ad On Job Sites Leads To 100,000 Stolen
Identities
Computer Related News:
Google Earth Adds Star Gazing
Computer Related News:
Google Puts Ads In YouTube Videos
Thursday, August 16th,
2007:
Website of the Week:
www.meebo.com
LIVE Question on the show:
Where can I download Adobe Flash?
Get it HERE!
Computer Related News:
Microsoft Gives Windows Live Hotmail A Storage Boost
Computer Related News:
Mozilla Aims To Warn Users About Dangerous Sites
Computer Related News:
Toshiba Recalls More Laptop Batteries
Thursday, August 9th,
2007:
Free Program of the Week:
Google Docs
Website of the Week:
Microsoft Photosynth
Computer Related News:
Microsoft Teams Up With NASA To Offer 3-D Shuttle
Views
Computer Related News:
Windows Vista, XP Service Packs Eagerly Awaited
Thursday, August 2nd,
2007:
Reminder from the Computer Guys: Friday
August 3rd, & Saturday August 4th both Affordable
Computers locations WILL be participating in the GA
& TN TAX FREE HOLIDAY!
Get any Computer, or Laptop entirely TAX FREE
during these days! If you've been waiting to
purchase a computer, NOW is the time!
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this week's Computer Term;
Router
Computer Related News:
Cisco to Kill Linksys Brand Name
Computer Related News:
Microsoft To Offer Free, Ad-Supported Version Of
Works
Computer Related News:
Mario Bros. Game Really A Worm Attack
Computer Related News:
Microsoft Windows Vista Fixes Leaked. Are They SP1?
LIVE question on the Show:
Where can I get the software for my HP Printer?
Download it here!
Thursday, July 26th,
2007:
Picture of the Week:
IDE vs SATA hard drive cables
Computer Related News:
Seagate to Drop IDE Drives by Year End
Computer Related News:
Storm Worm Erupts Into Worst Virus Attack In 2 Years
Computer Related News:
Microsoft: Next Version Of Windows Due In 2010
Website of the Week:
SoundPedia
Thursday, July 19th,
2007:
Computer Related News:
Bank ATMs Offering Envelope-Free Deposits
Question of the Week:
How to change your homepage
Thursday, July 12th,
2007:
Free Program of the Week:
Google Mobile
Website of the Week:
Cancel your AOL account online or make sure you are
getting the best deal
Computer Related News:
AOL To Refund Customers For Unauthorized Charges
Thursday, July 5th,
2007:
A re-run of 'The Computer
Guys' was aired this week so that Steve and David
could be with their families during the holiday.
Tune in next week for another LIVE installment of
'The Computer Guys.' Have a safe 4th!
Thursday, June 28th,
2007:
Free Program of the Week:
Ad-Aware 2007 (the new version!)
User requested Content:
How to use Print Screen to make take screenshots
Computer Guys News: There
is a new button in the row of buttons above called
'Watch us Online' - this will take you to a list
of all of our online videos!
Hot Topic on the Show: We
have updated out flyer on how to use AVG, Adaware, &
Spybot. It now has new info for how to use the new
Ad-Aware 2007!
Download it for free HERE
Affordable Computers News:
Our Downloads page has been updated and contains
many new valuable downloads,
check it out!
Message from the Computer
Guys: Don't forget, our Fort Oglethorpe location
will be CLOSED July 4th through July 7th for the
Independence Day Holiday. The Chattanooga Store will
only be closed on July 4th, they WILL BE OPEN the
rest of the week.
Thursday, June 21st,
2007:
HAPPY ONE YEAR
Anniversary! While 'The Computer Guys' has been on
the air for over 2 1/2 years now, this week's
episode marks over one year that we have been
archiving the highlights of each week's show here on
'The Computer Guys' website. As always, if you have
any suggestions for the show or this website, please
Let Us Know!
Website of the Week:
YouTube users can now edit their videos online!
Check out YouTube Remixer!
Computer Related News:
Gateway Joins Growing List Of Battery Recalls
Computer Related News:
Some AT&T Customers Can Get DSL For $10 A Month
Computer Related News:
YouTube Adds Adobe Online Video Editing Software
Hot Topic on the Show:
Memory keeps getting smaller, check out MicroSD -
smaller than your finger!
Thursday, June 14th,
2007:
Website of the Week:
www.snopes.com
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this week's computer Term;
Exabyte
Computer Related News:
It's an
iBaby!
Computer Related News:
NASA battles failure of space station computer
Thursday, June 7th,
2007:
Website of the Week:
Microsoft Surface: Behind-the-Scenes First Look
(with Video)
Computer Related News:
Retail Web Sites Get 25% Of Their Traffic From
Search Engines
Computer Related News:
Part PC, Part Table Or Pen, New Ways To Get Things
Done
Thursday, May 31st,
2007:
Website of the Week:
Another good bandwidth testing website,
speedtest.net
Hot Topic on the Show:
IRS Warns Of Virus (phishing) Email Scam
Computer Term of the Week:
Find out more about this week's computer term;
RFID
Computer History:
Check out the very first Computer Mouse
Computer Related News:
Feds Arrest 'Spam King' On 9 Charges
Computer Related News:
Dog Lovers Warned About Online Puppy Scam
Computer Related News:
RFID-Tagged Umbrellas Track Shoppers' Movements In
Philly
Thursday, May 24th,
2007:
Website of the Week:
What's Hot - find out with
Google Trends
Hot Topic on the Show:
The first recorded 'computer bug'
LIVE Question on the Show:
How can I 'digitally' paint my house?
LIVE Question on the Show:
Where do I download Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Computer Term of the Week:
Find out more about this week's computer term;
Spam
Computer History:
Read up on most sold computer in history
Computer Related News:
What's Hot? Google Offers Daily Updates On Trends
Computer Related News:
The smell-o-phone comes to the U.S.
Thursday, May 17th,
2007:
Website of the Week:
Jigsaw Puzzle on the AARP website
Question of the Week:
Where to download the Shockwave plug-in
Hot Topic on the Show:
A Mineral Oil Cooled Computer
Computer Related News:
Beware P2P Networks With A Tunnel To Confidential
Data, Study Warns
Thursday, May 10th,
2007:
Hot Topic on the Show:
Check
out your internet speed with Speakeasy
Website of the Week:
Get free online
Photo storage with Photobucket
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this week's Computer Term;
JPEG
Computer Related News:
Comcast Demonstrates 150-Mbps Modem
Computer Related News:
Joost Announces $45 million Funding From Sequoia,
Index, CBS & Viacom
Computer Related News:
Update: Reports Say Microsoft Eyeing Deal To Buy
Yahoo
Computer Related News:
MySpace In Deal To Acquire Photobucket
Thursday, May 3rd, 2007:
Website of the Week: Check
out this great LIVE web cam at the new
Penguins' Rock Website
Online Bonus: Wanna see
even more of Tennessee Aquarium's Penguins?
Check this out
Free Program of the Week:
PlainOldFavorites Firefox Plugin (requires
Firefox)
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this week's Computer Term;
Cache
New upcoming technology:
Joost - Learn
more about Joost
Here
Computer Related News:
Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs
Hot Topic on the Show:
Ubuntu Linux running the Beryl Plugin - a
Windows Vista Competitor?
Thursday, April 26th,
2007:
Website of the Week:
Intel Processor Model Number cross-reference list
Interesting Internet
factoid:
Directions with Google Maps from New York to London
(look at step 24)
Silly Product of the Week:
Mouse Jiggler
Hot Topic on the Show:
Where to download AVG Free -
Get it HERE!
Computer Related News:
At NASA, Windows Vista Isn't Ready For Launch
Computer Related News:
Windows XP Redux: Dell Revives Predecessor To Vista
Computer Related News:
Acer America Recalls 27,000 Laptop Batteries
Computer Related News:
New E-Mail Scam: Pay Assassins Or Be Killed
Don't forget about our
Video Clips from the Show:
Check them out here!
Thursday, April 19th,
2007:
Viewer Requested Content:
Using Windows Explorer BASICS & Data Backup (part 1
of 2)
Viewer Requested Content:
Using Windows Explorer BASICS & Data Backup (part 2
of 2)
Free Program of the Week:
Mozy
Computer Related News
(online special):
Could the 'Net Get Kicked To the Curb?
Computer Related News
(online special):
Would You Give Up Deodorant Or A Spouse For E-Mail?
Thursday, April 12th,
2007:
ONLINE by popular demand:
This week on the show we took an in-depth look at
Windows Explorer, how to find files on your computer
with Windows Explorer, and how to back up files to a
CD. If you missed this very popular segment, or
simply want to review, for your convenience we have
uploaded the segment so that you can now view it
ONLINE! Please note, you need to have high speed
internet (NOT dial up) to view these videos. Because
of the length of this segment it had to be split
into two parts, so be sure to come back here and
click on part two after you have viewed part one:
Using Windows Explorer BASICS & Data Backup (part 1
of 2)
Using Windows Explorer BASICS & Data Backup (part 2
of 2)
Be sure to watch next week
as we review this topic, and talk about alternative
methods of data backup!
Thursday, April 5th,
2007:
LIVE Question on the Show:
How do I Resize images in Picasa?
Get instructions here!
Hot Topic on the Show:
Picasa - Get it
Here
Picture of the Week:
Ipod saves Soldier's Life
Computer Related News:
Yahoo Mail Announces Unlimited Storage
Computer Related News:
Google Responds to Yahoo by Increasing Gmail Storage
(Hoax)
Computer Related News:
Verizon Bans P2P, Streaming Services and Online
Gaming
Message from The
Computer Guys: The Computer Guys as quickly
become a very popular show. With thousands of
viewers in the North GA and Chattanooga areas, what
a great way to advertise! We have some VERY
affordable 30 second commercial spots open right now
on the show, if you are interested,
Contact us HERE!
Thursday, March 29th,
2007:
LIVE Question on the Show:
Where do I download Java -
Get it HERE!
Back to the BASICS:
Here
is a good description of the difference between RAM
and hard drives
Back to the BASICS:
Here is another good site describing RAM & hard
drive differences
Computer Related News
(online special):
Microsoft's Got The Fix For Apple iPod On Windows
Vista
Computer Related News
(online special):
Burgers the McWireless Way!
Computer Related News
(online special):
Spam Scotland at Your Own Risk
Message from The
Computer Guys: The Computer Guys as quickly
become a very popular show. With thousands of
viewers in the North GA and Chattanooga areas, what
a great way to advertise! We have some VERY
affordable 30 second commercial spots open right now
on the show, if you are interested,
Contact us HERE!
Thursday, March 22nd,
3007:
LIVE Question on the show:
How to use AVG,
Adaware, & Spybot
Hot Topic on the show:
CDROM drive emergency eject procedure
Computer Related News:
Google News Thinks "Zune" Is a Typo
Computer Related News:
Cell Phones for the "Young at Heart"
Computer Related News:
Solar Storms Could Dampen Cell Phone Calls
Computer Related News:
Microsoft's Bill Gates Loses Xbox Soccer Match
Thursday, March 15th,
2007:
Free Program of the Week:
The Procrastinator's Clock
Computer Related News:
MIT To Put Its Entire Curriculum Online Free Of
Charge
Computer Related News:
IEEE Moves To Promote Broadband-Over-Powerline By
Developing Standard
Computer Related News
(online special):
Apple Patches 45 Bugs In Massive Security Update
Website of the week:
MIT
OpenCourseWare
Thursday, March 8th,
2007:
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this week's Computer Term;
hijacker
Computer Related News
(online special):
ID Theft Is Exploding In The U.S.
Computer Related News
(online special):
Windows Vista Launch Hurts Yahoo, But Not Google
Thursday, March 1st,
2007:
Free Program of the Week /
Website of the Week:
Google Alerts
Computer Related News:
Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Batteries
Computer Related News:
A $10 Wok Replaces A $20,000 Satellite Dish
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this week's Computer Term;
Cantenna
Thursday, February 22nd,
2007:
Free Program of the week:
Microsoft Group Shot (still in development)
Computer Related News:
Comcast Powerboost: Hype Vs. Reality ("Powerboost
is now available here)
Computer Related News:
Phishers Up The Ante And Go After Online Poker
Players
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this week's Computer Term;
Phishing
Message from The Computer
Guys: Don't forget viewers, if you have a Question
of the Week, or a Computer Term that you would like
to see aired on the show,
tell us here.
Thursday, February 15th,
2007:
Free Program of the week
(recommended for Windows 2000 users only):
Comodo Personal Firewall
Computer Related News:
Windows Vienna - The New OS from Microsoft
Computer Related News:
The Love Bug: Valentine's Day Virus Strikes
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this week's Computer Term;
Vista
Website of the Week:
Free
online Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Website of the Week
(silly):
Cheddar Vision
Thursday, February 8th,
2007:
Hot Topic on the Show:
Grisoft releases build 441 of AVG Free 7.5 today,
this makes now AVG Free Windows Vista compatible.
Get it here.
Computer Related News:
NASA Employees Warned About Windows Vista Security
Loophole
Computer Related News:
Apple: None Of Our Products Is Windows Vista
Compatible
Computer Guys News: The
Computer Guys is now dual broadcasting on Comcast
Channel 46 again. Watch us every Thursday night at
6pm on both Fort Oglethorpe's UCTV Channel 3 and
Chattanooga's Comcast Channel 46!
Thursday, February 1st,
2007:
Question of the Week: This
week we discussed how to use PDF Creator which can
be
downloaded here.
Computer Related News:
Playing iTunes On Windows Vista Requires Tricky
Workaround
Computer Related News:
With HP Gaining Ground, Can Michael Dell Find His
Mojo?
Computer Term of the Week:
Learn more about this week's Computer Term;
Firewall
Reminder from The Computer
Guys: AVG
Free Users, don't forget - AVG Free 7.1 was
discontinued January 15th, 2007. This DOES NOT mean
you have to purchase AVG, simply download the newest
AVG Free, version 7.5,
here.
Thursday, January 25th,
2007:
Free Program of the Week:
Microsoft Accounting 2007
Computer Related News
(online only):
Microsoft Extends Windows XP Support To 2014
Computer Related News
(online only):
Consumers OK With Illegal Movie Downloads
Computer Related News
(online only):
Microsoft May Have Mistakenly Pegged Half A Million
As Pirates
Reminder from The Computer
Guys: AVG
Free Users, don't forget - AVG Free 7.1 was
discontinued January 15th, 2007. This DOES NOT mean
you have to purchase AVG, simply download the newest
AVG Free, version 7.5,
here.
Thursday, January 18th,
2007:
A rerun of the 'The
Computer Guys' will be aired this week. We are out
of town.
Reminder from The Computer
Guys: AVG
Free Users, don't forget - AVG Free 7.1 was
discontinued January 15th, 2007. This DOES NOT mean
you have to purchase AVG, simply download the newest
AVG Free, version 7.5,
here.
Thursday, January 11th,
2007:
Computer Term of the Week:
Easter egg
Website of the Week:
cranky.com
Picture of the Week:
iPhone
This Week's 'How To':
About Firefox
Computer Related News:
Google SketchUp Gets Upgraded
Computer Related News:
Apple Reinvents The Phone
Computer Related News:
Search Engine Debuts For 'Cranky' Tech-Savvy Seniors
Hot Topic on the Show
(joke):
iGrill
Reminder from The Computer
Guys: AVG
Free Users, don't forget - AVG Free 7.1 will be
discontinued January 15th, 2007. This DOES NOT mean
you have to purchase AVG, simply download the newest
AVG Free, version 7.5,
here.
Thursday, January 4th,
2007:
Free Program of the Week:
Google
SketchUp
Website of the Week:
Yahoo
Traffic Maps
Computer Related News:
Anti-Piracy Company Issues $40,000 Hacker Challenge
Computer Related News:
iTunes Sees 1,222% Traffic Increase
Computer Related News:
Microsoft Says No Favorable Coverage Expected In
Laptop Giveaway
Hot Topic on the Show:
Firefox is great web browser alternative to Internet
Explorer,
get
it here
Reminder from The Computer
Guys: AVG
Free Users, don't forget - AVG Free 7.1 will be
discontinued January 15th, 2007. This DOES NOT mean
you have to purchase AVG, simply download the newest
AVG Free, version 7.5,
here.
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