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Get more out of Google Earth with these tips for power users
Google Earth users can do more than just fly around a virtual globe. The free mapping application can display real-time weather, help compose photographs and measure distances much more easily than its Maps cousin.Hassle-Free PC
Strip away all of YouTube’s clutter with Cleanr
This browser extension gets rid of all the distracting stuff so you can focus on what matters: the video.Answer Line
Add an external drive to your WMP or iTunes music collection
Kat Korsmo asked how to play music off an external hard in Windows Media Player library. (My answer covers iTunes, as well.)Hassle-Free PC
Tweak your browser to show YouTube song lyrics
Available for all the major browsers, this handy extension lets you sing along to your favorite music videos.Hassle-Free PC
Spruce up your Windows Media Center TV guide with My Channel Logos XL
This newly updated add-on lets you pimp your program guide in all kinds of cool and practical ways.Answer Line
Privately share a video that only a select few can watch
Larry wants to make a video available, via streaming, to friends and family, and only to friends and familyHassle-Free PC
How to find out where you can see your favorite movie
A little-known feature on a big-name site will tell you when and how you can watch your favorite flicks.How-To
Designing your digital legacy
Virtual life can go on. Here's how to set up your online estate through major social networks and useful Web services.Answer Line
How to grab a freeze-frame from a video
Thc008 asked the Photo Editing forum about saving a video frame as a single photo.How-To
How to set up two-factor authentication for Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and more
No more excuses! Microsoft, Google, and Facebook make it easy to improve your account security with two-factor authentication. Here's how.Hassle-Free PC
How to decrease the spacing in Chrome’s bookmark lists
No, you're not imagining it: Google just starting padding your bookmarks. Here's how to undo the change.Hassle-Free PC
Convert video files for free with WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe
Normally $49.95, Digiarty Software's utility can be yours free of charge, no strings attached.How-To
How to migrate RSS feeds from Google Reader
With Google Reader closing in the coming months, taking your RSS feeds with you to a new service doesn't need to be a painstaking process. In this IDG News Tech Tips video, we'll show you how it's done.How-To
Google Chrome: Best security tips for safer browsing
The browser's built-in security features are good but not perfect. Here's how to work around Chrome's shortcomings and protect yourself from attack.Hassle-Free PC
Three great alternatives to Google Reader
So Google is pulling the plug on yet another popular service. Thankfully, there are other ways to manage your RSS feeds.Simply Business
Tackle overloaded Google Apps Gmail accounts with FreeSpace
If your users are constantly bumping into their storage limit, this app can help clear out space-hogging attachments.Hassle-Free PC
Use a Google Voice phone number to keep your personal number private
Google's free service might just be the ultimate 'disposable' phone number for online activities.
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How to add to your music collection for free
Janisum asked the Music & Video Software forum about acquiring songs for an iPod without spending money.Hassle-Free PC
Convert a Kindle ebook to a different format
Whether you're looking to back up your Kindle books or read them on another device, you'll need to remove the DRM.Hassle-Free PC
How to get Google Voice Search on your PC
If you've fallen in love with the feature on your smartphone, you can have it on your PC as well—if you're willing to switch browsers.How-To
Windows 8 and Xbox: How to realize their hidden synergy
With Windows 8, the ties between Microsoft's blockbuster operating system and its blockbuster gaming console have never been tighter. Here's how to get the two playing nicely together.Hassle-Free PC
Access Rotten Tomatoes movie ratings in your Netflix library
With a little browser hacking, you can get more info on the movies you're thinking of watching.How-To
How to get started with Google AdWords
Building a genius campaign on the Internet's largest ad network is easier than you think. Here's how to get started and build exposure for your site.How-To
Power through schedules with 21 Google Calendar tricks
Whether you're a Calendar novice or a long-time user, you can start the new year with even greater control and productivity thanks to these must-known tips.How-To
Meet Plex, the media streamer that will make you forget Netflix and Hulu
Netflix and Hulu may get all the hype, but Plex's robust media management and transcoding features make it seamlessly streaming your digital media collection anywhere and anytime a cinch.
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The best way to watch Netflix
Darryl asked if he could stream video from Netflix (and presumably other services) through his laptop, and then wirelessly to his HDTV.Hassle-Free PC
How to go back to iTunes 10, part 2
If you had trouble reverting from iTunes 11 to iTunes 10, here's how to get things working again.Hassle-Free PC
How to go back to iTunes 10
Don't like iTunes 11? You can always go back to an older version of the program—if you know where to look.Hassle-Free PC
How to restore the sidebar in iTunes 11
Freaked out by iTunes' new interface? Here's how to bring back that old familiar sidebar.Simply Business
How to move from Gmail to Outlook.com
Ready to jump ship from Google's mail service? Here's how to make a smooth, painless move to Microsoft's new alternative.How-To
How to master VLC, the ultimate Windows media player for power users
VideoLAN's free media player can stream files to and from the Internet, manage podcasts, capture webcam videos and yes, even play Blu-ray. Here's how you can get started with VLC.Hassle-Free PC
igHome gives displaced iGoogle users a familiar home
Still shopping for a replacement for your ill-fated iGoogle home page? Developer Mike Sutton offers a very familiar-looking alternative.How-To
Podcasting: All you need to know
We tell you everything you need to know about producing your own pro-caliber podcasts.How-To
How to Improve Your Site’s Search Ranking Using SEO
Search engine optimization is an ever-evolving craft. We interviewed dozens of experts to glean the most effective tips and tricks.How-To
How to Get Started With Google Reader
Here's the information you need to start using Google’s Web-based RSS reader like a pro.Answer Line
Can Anything Replace iGoogle?
Now that Google announced plans to discontinue iGoogle, Jim Pierce asked me to suggest an alternative.Hassle-Free PC
Turn Chrome’s New Tab Into a Stylish Clock and Weather Station
A new extension called Currently shows you the time and temperature when you open a new tab in Chrome.How-To
16 PC Mysteries Solved!
Our digital detectives uncover the truth behind some of tech’s most baffling questions.How-To
How to Get Started With Music on Google Play
We give you all the tips and tricks you need to have Google stream your songs.Hassle-Free PC
View Only Your (Important) Unread Messages in Gmail
Why settle for one search modifier when you can use two? Here's how to filter your inbox to show exactly the messages you want to see.Hassle-Free PC
Two More Alternatives to Your iGoogle Home Page
Still haven't found the perfect replacement for Google's portal? One of these two services might fit the bill.Hassle-Free PC
Three Alternatives to Your iGoogle Home Page
Google is shutting down its Web portal in just 16 short months. Here are three worthwhile replacements to consider.How-To
Google Docs offline: A getting started guide
Editing documents in Google Docs no longer requires an Internet connection. Here’s how to get up and running in offline mode.Hassle-Free PC
Add Folder Monitoring to iTunes 10
iTunes can automatically add new music to your library, but only if you place it in a designated folder. Here's how to make iTunes monitor any folder.How-To
7 Great Google Spreadsheet Gadgets
One of the best-kept secrets of Google Docs, these gadgets add powerful features to your spreadsheets.Hassle-Free PC
Use Google Voice to Send Text Messages From a Tablet
Like using GV for messaging on the desktop? You'll like its free and easy companion app as well.How-To
Getting Started With Google Chrome and Google Voice
Learn how to handle downloads in Google Chrome, and get some useful tips for Google Voice.Hassle-Free PC
Three Things You Should Know About Google Voice
Have you tried Google Voice yet? You should, because Google Voice users can send text messages, make free phone calls and even record conversations.Hassle-Free PC
Should You Make Gmail the Default Mail Client in Google Chrome?
A reader isn't sure how to answer the question Chrome recently started asking him. Here's how to decide.How-To