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Weekend Project! Install the Windows 8.1 preview
If the Fourth of July's heat is too much, why not sit inside and install Windows 8.1 while you kick back with a refreshing beverage?Hassle-Free PC
Tips for hassle-free computing at 33,000 feet
Before you board your next flight, learn how to make the friendly skies at little friendlier to your tech.How-To
Five surefire ways to maximize your laptop’s battery life
Laptops are awesome—until your battery gives up the ghost, instantly killing your productivity. Follow these tips to avoid the problem.Answer Line
Cool down an overheated laptop
Gamersim17's laptop was "getting intensely hot." He turned to the Laptops forum for adviceHassle-Free PC
Even new PCs can have problems
Don't expect a totally hassle-free experience with that new laptop or desktop. Do be prepared for issues to crop up.How-To
My car, my office: Essential gadgets for the road warrior
Discover how to stay productive when you spend more time behind a steering wheel than behind a desk.Answer Line
Keep your laptop battery healthy: Use it sparingly
Sibi Marcos asked about removing a laptop's battery to increase it's life.Hassle-Free PC
How to uninstall apps in Windows 8
Once again, Microsoft has managed to add a level of frustration to what should be a simple task.How-To
12 easy PC tasks you should be doing (but aren’t)
The excuses end here! Get your PC into tip-top shape by performing these 12 simple tweaks.How-To
Make your business shine online: 8 steps to boost visibility
Getting seen on the Web can feel next to impossible. Here's how your small business can overcome the odds and stand out from the crowd.
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Replace your laptop screen without spending a fortune
When Carlene Primus' laptop fell and cracked its screen, someone wanted to charge her $1,200 for the repair. She asked about cheaper alternatives.How-To
Faster, better, stronger: Get your PC in tip-top shape
Is your PC bogging down? It's time to purge the junk, protect your precious files, and ultimately improve performance!How-To
How to clean up your business’s online reputation
The health of your small business is only as good as the way people perceive it. If someone is badmouthing you on the Web, here's how to clean things up.How-To
A road warrior’s guide to locking down your laptop
Have notebook, will travel? Here's how to protect your valuable notebook against prying eyes, snatching hands, and malicious Wi-Fi connections.Hassle-Free PC
How to make your Surface RT touchscreen respond faster
Bet you didn't know you could tweak a Surface's Registry. You can, and this hack helps reduce touchscreen lag time.Hassle-Free PC
How to make your own wrist-rest
You can use a variety of household objects to keep your mouse hand warm and comfy and your wrist supported.Hassle-Free PC
The one thing you should never do while traveling
Taking a trip? Bringing a laptop? Save yourself a lot of grief by avoiding this common mistake.Hassle-Free PC
Three New Year’s resolutions for PC users
Want to keep your computer running smoothly in 2013? Make these tasks part of your regular routine.Hassle-Free PC
How to clean your laptop’s cooling fans
If you don't do this once in a while, your laptop can get clogged with dust, overheat, and die prematurely.How-To
How to buy the best laptop in the age of Windows 8
Laptops have changed dramatically in the past few months, making buying choices more difficult. We help you navigate the mobile PC maze.Hassle-Free PC
Three simple rules for buying a new laptop
How much RAM do you need? How much storage? And how important is the processor, really?Answer Line
Can I recover a stolen laptop?
Justin Yuen asked if it's possible to recover a stolen laptop.How-To
Samsung Galaxy S III: 15 power user tips
Own this summer's hottest Android phone? Try these cool power tricks. Own another Android phone? Check our recommendations on apps that may give your phone the same boosts.Go Social
Location-Based Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses
Boost your sales by marketing to your customers in all the right places.How-To
Laptops for Back-to-School: How to Make the Right Choice
Students have different budgets and needs. Picking the right laptop will save both money and frustration.How-To
Zen and the Art of Laptop Maintenance
Learn how to keep your laptop looking great and working well for as long as possible, without losing your mind.How-To
Easy Ways to Clear Space on Your Laptop’s Hard Drive
Do you live with a thin-and-light laptop that has a small drive? Or just have a large drive that's filled to overflowing? Here's how to get some breathing room back.How-To
How to Turn Your Laptop Into a Typewriter
Eliminate distractions and focus on your writing by turning your laptop into a modern-day typewriter (sort of) using Linux and Dropbox.How-To
How to Replace Your Laptop Keyboard
We walk you through the process of swapping out an old and busted keyboard for a shiny new one–and saving some bucks by doing it yourself.How-To
How to Benchmark Your PC for Free
To thoroughly evaluate a PC's performance, you need to use multiple tools and utilities specifically designed to tax each major component. We show you which tools to use, describe how to get results that are reliable and repeatable, and explain what all those numbers mean.How-To
Why You Don’t Need to Work in an Office Ever Again
With the help of a few high-tech tools, you can run a real business without ever stepping foot in an office.How-To
How to Troubleshoot Your PC: A Hypochondriac’s Guide
Does your PC act as though it's about to die? Don't panic! We explain why the most common problems happen and what to do about them.How-To
The Greatest PC Mysteries–Solved!
PCWorld's editors band together to solve the greatest PC mysteries! Find out why your PC beeps on startup, what a .dat file is, how USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 differ, and much more!How-To
How to Create a Bootable Mac OS X Flash Drive
Creating a bootable thumb drive that will run Lion and fit in your pocket is easy. This simple guide walks you through the necessary steps.Hassle-Free PC
Do You Leave Your PC Running All Night? Put it to Sleep and Save Cash
So says an Iolo Labs study, which finds Sleep mode smarter than leaving a PC running all night. But what about Hibernate?How-To
Improve Your Laptop’s Battery Life
Every laptop owner wants to maximize the time between battery recharges. Here's how to achieve that goal with a few basic hardware and software tweaks; as a bonus, they may improve your notebook’s performance, too.Answer Line
International Travel and Your Laptop
Your laptop could be stolen at the airport, in your hotel, or when you're walking down a street. A few precautions should provide protection.rnHow-To
How to Protect Your Laptop
Follow our guide to safeguard your laptop, as well as the data that resides on it.BizFeed
Windows 8: Training Required
Windows 8 includes a more drastic graphical interface change than previous versions of Windows. Here are the top questions new users are likely to ask–and how to answer them.How-To
Multiple Ports on Your PC: What Do They Do for You?
The back of your PC is chock full of connectors and ports–USB isn't the only game in town. Here's a primer on ports.How-To
Turn a PC Into a DVR, Install Software Without a DVD Drive
Add an OTA tuner to turn your PC into a DVR, install software from a disc without an optical drive.How-To
How to Remove Preinstalled Software From Your New PC
Your new PC most likely came with a whole bunch of preinstalled apps and utilities you'll never use. Here's how to get rid of them.Hassle-Free PC
How Do I Install Software from a CD When My Laptop Lacks a CD Drive?
One option is to buy an external drive, of course, but there's another solution that won't cost you a dime.Hassle-Free PC
New Computer? Clear Out the Junkware
If your new system came with a bunch of software you don't want, it could be slowing things down. Here's how to get rid of it.How-To
How to choose a laptop for your small business
Businesses have laptop needs beyond those of the average consumer, including security, warranty, service, and more. Here's what to look for.BizFeed
10 Nightmares When Traveling With Tech–and How to Prevent Them
When traveling with smartphones, tablets, and laptops, a small hiccup can derail work for your entire trip. How can you avoid these nightmares on your next business trip?Answer Line
How Do I Reinstall Windows Without a Recovery Partition?
Ahmed needs to reinstall Windows, but his hard drive no longer has the necessary recovery partitionAnswer Line