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While reading about the latest wave of Rootkit infections, I found a site providing regular HOSTS file updates. These HOSTS files, however, prevent access to 15,000+ sites known to infect computers, track browsing habits and install ad-ware without consent. After doing a lot of research, and...

I used the turkey baster method to replace the factory fill PSF in my wife's 2006 Pilot with Amsoil PSF. The vehicle has racked up 62K miles since she drove it off the lot new in May 2006. Long story short, Honda PSF is clear and somewhat amber when new. The factory fill in my wife's Pilot...

I have never used this software, but it seems to do fairly well in third party testing: http://www.forticlient.com/standard.html

I have purchased OEM and retail boxed software from buycheapssoftware.com for years. For example, the OEM single client version of NIS 2010 is only $21.95 & $6 for FedEx Ground shipping. http://www.buycheapsoftware.com/default.asp

I have used either Mobil One 5W-20, PP 5W-20 or Amsoil 0W-20 in my wife's 2006 Pilot since its first oil change. The engine now has about 60K miles and has slowly worked it way up to ~1/2 quart make-up oil during ~5K mile OCI's. Before starting the sermon about wasting money on synthetic oil and...

Like a lot of folks, I have neglected to replace the power steering fluid in my Honda vehicles. I would like to use a hand pump or turkey baster to perform drain/fills of the power steering reservoir, but have the ultimate newbie question. The power steering reservoir on my wife's '06 Pilot...

Here are my favorites, what are yours? A) CCleaner: Safe and fast junk file & registry cleaner. I have used it for years with absolutely no problems. In fact, I recently made a donation to the developer, which was long overdue. http://www.ccleaner.com/ B) Acronis Migrate Easy: The trial...

I found an excellent hard drive defrag utility that is fast & free. Smart Defrag is easy to install, has very few settings and optimizes in real-time and/or according to a user-defined schedule. It is perfect for laptops and desktops alike and has virtually no footprint. Smart Defrag places...

I recommend using an online backup service if you are concerned about backing up more than just documents, pictures, music and videos that seldom change. This type of data can be easily burned onto DVD's and stored in a safety deposit box. I used to rely on a Western Digital Passport to backup...

Just an observation, but it appears as though the Shell stations around South Houston & Pasadena, Texas have taken down their signs about Nitrogen treated gasoline. Has anyone else noticed this in other cities/states as well?

Pablo or Gary - can either of you confirm that I will not receive the previous version of Amsoil's Universal ATF if I place an order. I appreciate your help.

I was a staunch Firefox user until version 3+ was released. Even the latest Firefox release, version 3.5, consumes an ever increasing amount of memory due to memory leakage. Some folks on the Mozilla forum report seeing Firefox using 1+ GB of memory in Task Manager after just a few hours of...

Follow the link below and type anything you wish into search window at the top of the page. You will be presented with 3 rows of results, one for each search engine, and get to vote on which one returned the most relevant sites. I took the test and ended up selecting Bing...

History: I purchased my 2007 Civic LX new on 5/3/2007. This car is my daily driver and is used almost exclusively for short trip driving to/from work, which works out to about 80 miles per week. For those who are curious, the odometer is at ~8,300 now. I drained the factory fill at 1,500...

I use the Wix 51356 oil filter on both of my Honda vehicles. I have also used the EAO13 oil filter from Amsoil on occassion, which I understand is also made by Wix. In my opinion Wix build quality is top notch, with a sturdy can, a high quality gasket and anti-drain back valve, steel end-caps...

This is a heads up for those of you who own 2006 & newer Honda vehicles. Your 2WD Automatic Transmission vehicle may have a Front Transfer Case. I found out tonight that my wife's 2006 Pilot 2WD with Automatic Transmission (50K miles) has a front Transfer Case. This was news to me, as well as...

Does anyone know if FP+ contains any Polyether Amine (PEA)? I read on the LCD site that the UCL is soybean based, but am wondering if anyone knows how it cleans.

I have used Shell V-Power 93 since the first time I filled up the tank in my then brand new 2007 Civic LX. The owners manual states that I may use "87 octane or higher" fuel. With this in mind, I decided to use V-Power 93 for the extra detergent additives. I have added ~4 ounces of Lucas UCL to...

I used Mobil One 5W-20 in my wife's 2006 Pilot for the first ~37K miles. This is my wife's daily driver and was purchased new in May 2006. It is used for a mix of short trip & freeway driving (65% Short Trip). Due to extended warranty issues, I let the Oil Life Meter dictate my OCI intervals...