10 great add-ons for Internet Explorer(part 1)
Bring fantastic new features to Internet Explorer with add-ons- programs that extend your browser’s capabilities. We scoured the internet for the best.
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Secure your computer
Add extra layers of protection to your PC’s security without spending a penny
- RATE SITES Download and install McAfee SiteAdvisor for Internet Explorer and Firefox from www.siteadvisor.com – this provides traffic-lights ratings for web sites and search engine results. It’s not infallible, but it adds an extra layer of protection.
- INTERNET SIGNS Red sites should be treated with extreme caution, but roll the mouse over the red icon to get more information – click ‘More info’ for a detailed rating, including what others think about the site and McAfee’s rating.
Tips 3 Vista/XP
WRITE CACHING WILL IMPROVE PERFORMANCE ON SATA DRIVES
This feature is disabled by default in VISTA because if your computer loses power before a write is completed,you can lose data. If you’re confident in your UP’s capabilities, crank it up and you’ll see at least a 10 percent improvement in performance. Remember, write caching is supported only on SATA drives. The options are grayed out for older ATA disks.
