Backup Solution:

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Software:

1. Free AVG (Antivirus) - http://free.avg.com
2. Windows Defender (Antispyware) - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
3. Ad-Aware (Antispyware) - http://www.lavasoft.com
4. Office 2007 Ultimate Edition - The Ultimate Steal. - http://www.theultimatesteal.com (Normally $500-$600, you can get it for $60 if you have a student .edu email address.

Online Deal Websites:

1. Slickdeals - http://www.slickdeals.net
2. XPBargains - http://www.xpbargains.com
3. TechBargains - http://www.techbargains.com

Recycling:

1. Gazelle - Sell your mp3 players, laptops, or other gadgets and you'll earn cash and help save the environment by keeping old, used gadgets out of landfills. You get green while being green! - http://www.Gazelle.com