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What's New at PC Pitstop, October 2000

http://www.pcpitstop.com -- Your Source for Free Online PC Tests & Diagnostics

Hello again, PC Pitstop user. It's been a while since our last newsletter, but we've been hard at work implementing some new features for you. Here's what's happening at the Pitstop. (And remember: You should visit PC Pitstop regularly to help make sure your PC is always running in peak condition. If you haven't tested your PC lately, stop in now for a tune-up.)

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

• Enhanced Internet tests

• Update your anti-virus file

• E-mail/print a page

• Cool savings on hot Gateway PCs

ENHANCED INTERNET TESTS
http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/
We've beefed up our full suite of PC tests to include more accurate analysis and an Auto-Fix for your Internet connection. Our complete tests now also examine and save your download and upload speeds, as well as ping times--and let you know if your connection is up to par. If it isn't, your Internet test results will offer an Auto-Fix that you can use to optimize your settings and, hopefully, improve performance. As usual, the standalone Internet tests are also available from our Internet Connection Center: http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/ (but only the full PC tests will save your last scores and offer the Auto-Fix). Back to top

UPDATE YOUR ANTI-VIRUS FILE
http://www.pcpitstop.com/antivirus/
The latest version of our virus signature file--our list of "in-the-wild" viruses scanned for at our site--is now available. If you ran our virus scan before September 6, then you need to update your signature file before running a new scan. This will ensure you receive the most up-to-date virus check possible. Haven't scanned your system at PC Pitstop yet? Check in immediately to make sure your data is safe from a lurking virus. Back to top

E-MAIL/PRINT A PAGE
Want an easy way to share your Pitstop test results with a friend, colleague or IT tech? Look for the new E-mail/Print a Page feature at the bottoms of all test and results pages. The option makes it easy to quickly e-mail your results to anyone in a compact and easily readable format, or save a hard copy using a printer-friendly page. Back to top

COOL SAVINGS ON HOT GATEWAY PCs
http://www.pcpitstop.com/store
In addition to the great recommendations and deals in the PC Pitstop Store, you'll find that we've upped the Pitstop discount on select Gateway PCs to $50. Plus, we've updated the configurations for our recommended mid-range and high-end systems--and lowered their prices. In the market for a new PC? Stop into the Pitstop Store now. And make sure you use the coupon code -- PCPIT50 -- when ordering your PC to make sure you receive this exclusive discount.

Plus, keep in mind that every time you buy from PC Pitstop-featured merchants such as Amazon.com via our site, we get credit for the sale. And that credit helps us develop more features for you and keep our services free-of-charge. So if you're going to buy from Amazon, click first on the Pitstop Store, then on the Amazon link in the left column. Yes, it's a couple of extra clicks, but it's very important to us (and you). Back to top

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About PC Pitstop
PC Pitstop, LLC (http://www.pcpitstop.com) was formed in February 2000, and offers users a unique way to make sure their PCs are running fast, stable and secure-all through a free, Web-based interface. PC Pitstop runs diagnostics on users' PCs to identify things that might help improve performance, and offers solutions through detailed tips and AutoFixes. PC Pitstop has adopted a stringent privacy policy that protects any personal information submitted to us.

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