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Reinstall and Restore Your Windows PC in Eight Easy Steps
Eliminate problems and improve performance by wiping out Windows and reinstalling it from scratch. Here's a simple guide to help you back up your data and restore your PC quickly.Hassle-Free PC
Stop Accidental Touchpad Touches While Typing
Tired of ruining your document because your thumb grazed the touchpad? There may be an easy fix.Hassle-Free PC
Five Firefox Shortcuts You Need to Learn Right Now
Work faster and smarter, Firefox users, with these easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts.How-To
How to Fix a Pesky Stuck Pixel
Before you tote your pixel-speckled flat screen back to the store, consider what a soft cloth, your finger, and a bit of power-fiddling might accomplish.Answer Line
What’s the Safest Way to Resize a Partition?
Kevin Germino keeps programs and data on separate partitions, but he needs to adjust their sizes. Can he do this safely?Answer Line
Add eSATA to Your PC
Kathy Anton wants access to faster, eSATA external hard drives. But her PC, like most of them, lacks an eSATA port.Hassle-Free PC
Quick Tip: Use the Tab Key When Filling Out Web Forms
See that tab key on your keyboard? Use it the next time you've got a form to fill.Hassle-Free PC
Three Quick Ways to Improve Laptop Battery Life
When you're on the go, there's no such thing as too much juice. Here's how to keep your laptop running longer, with minimal effort.Hassle-Free PC
Save Ink and Paper Every Time You Print
Cut consumable costs nearly in half with this simple, effective printing trick.Answer Line
Why Can’t My DVDs Hold as Much as Other DVDs?
Sharful wants to copy some DVDs, but they contain more information than will fit on his blank discs.How-To
How to Buy a Printer
What you print, and how much of it you print, should guide your buying decision. We explain how to choose a printer that's appropriate for your needs.Answer Line
What’s the Best Way to Backup What I Need to Backup?
David Edelbaum wants to know the best techniques and programs for backing up his PC.Hassle-Free PC
Three Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Learn Right Now
Put…the mouse…down…and save time with these shortcuts.Answer Line
Which Disc is Which and What Can My Drive Burn?
Charles Woods, a self-defined "rank amateur," needs clear definitions of the optical disc varieties that his new PC's DVD/CD drive can burn.How-To
Quadruple Your Fun (and Productivity) With a Four-Monitor System
Think dual-display systems are the bee's knees? This quad-head setup will blow your mind.Steve Bass’s Tips & Tweaks
Dual Monitors, the Only Way to Go
Using two monitors can make your computing day much easier–Steve Bass tells you how to set them up.Answer Line
How I Upgraded My Laptop’s Hard Drive and Almost Lost My Mind
In which a simple hardware upgrade allows me to channel my inner Laurel and Hardy.How-To
What to Look For in Your Next Color Laser Printer
When choosing the right color laser printer for your business, you should weigh the importance of certain key features.
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Clever iPhone Tricks
Did you know you can dictate e-mail messages to your iPhone? That's just one of the tricks up our sleeves.Mobile Computing
Essential Gear for the Business Traveler, Part 1
Traveling lightly is a must these days, but Jim Martin found two gadgets worthy of a spot in the carry-on.Steve Bass’s Tips & Tweaks
Printer Ink: How Do You Define ‘Empty’?
Steve Bass finds 20 percent of the ink he paid for left in supposedly empty cartridges, but Brother has a logical (if not legal) explanation.Mobile Computing
Many Gadgets, One Carry-On Bag
The practice of packing only one bag for air travel is gaining popularity–but has drawbacks, as Jim Martin found.Steve Bass’s Tips & Tweaks
Ten Tools to Make Windows Shine
Add a layer of protection against spyware, stop Kaspersky's annoying audio alerts, and hide your files and folders. Plus: More fixes for the pesky Insert key.How-To
How to Prevent a Data Disaster
If a natural disaster wipes out your hard drive, it will probably destroy your local backups, too. Here's a backup plan that will get you through even the worst-case scenario.How-To
How to Save Money on Printing
Learn how to cut your printing costs with this step-by-step guide.How-To