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QDo you need a firewall if you only use a dial-up connection? AAs the past two weeks have shown, a firewall is a good idea even if your computer connects to the Internet only via dial-up. Windows XP ...

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QYou've said that computer owners should "regularly maintain their machines." But where do I start? What counts as basic maintenance? AFor the most part, it involves keeping a few important kinds of ...