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[8 + / 0 -] If you need to make PDF files from Word documents with one click and for free, download OpenOffice.org.

[7 + / 2 -] Always activate your computer's firewall when you are connected to the Internet.

[2 + / 0 -] When converting between number of bits and capacity, 10^3 = 2^10. So 32 bits would hold thousand, million, billion (30) times 4 (2) or 4 billion.

[3 + / 1 -] To turn on your firewall on a Mac, select the Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Sharing icon -> Firewall tab. Then click the button to start the firewall.

[0 + / 6 -] Always buy the 3 year extended warranty on a notebook computer

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