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Computer Tips from Ken Colburn at the Data Doctors

Ken Colburn is the founder of Data Doctors Computer Services and the host of KTAR's Computer Corner radio talk show. If you would like to submit a question for this column, send it to knxv@datadoctors.com. For Ken's previous columns, go to: www.computerproblems.com.

	What is Windows 7 XP Mode What exactly is Windows 7’s XP mode and what’s it used for?
	64-bit Windows 7 pros & cons 64-bit Windows (7) is a must for me as I bought a quad core PC for its power, only to discover that this power is limited by having a 32 bit OS. Do I need to buy the full version, or can I buy the upgrade version since I have Vista 32 bit?
	Beware fake Conficker alerts Is the Conficker worm making the rounds again or are the e-mail warnings a hoax?
	Windows 7; what's the big deal? What makes Windows 7 better than Vista or XP?
	The real threat of credit card fraud If possible, I'd like to hear more about credit card fraud when online shopping. Are there any e-tail websites out there that are actually secure?
	Is Microsoft's new free A/V good enough? Is Microsoft's new anti-virus tool good enough to get rid of the protection software that I am paying for?
	Top 5 backup mistakes! I bought an external hard drive to back up my files, but how do I know if it’s working?
	P2P lending websites Can you tell me if these ‘peer-to-peer’ lending web sites are legit?
	Smartphone dropped in water! What can be done if I dropped my smartphone in water?
	Pros & cons of cloud computing What are the pros and cons of 'cloud computing'?