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How to Make Your Windows PC Boot Faster
Looking to slash your Windows PC's boot time to the bone? We'll show you how we made one system boot 30 percent faster–without any hardware upgrades.How-To
Beginner’s Guide to Managing Mobile Movies
Are you wondering how to put your movie collection on your brand-new smartphone or tablet for some on-the-go video goodness? Read this collection of how-tos to find out how to rip your DVDs and Blu-ray movies, convert them in HandBrake, and sync your iTunes purchases.Answer Line
Should I Remove My Laptop Battery to Increase its Life?
Rita Baker wants to preserve her laptop's battery. Should she remove it before running the computer on AC power?How-To
How to Disable Windows Startup Programs
You can speed up your PC's boot time by cutting out startup items in Windows.
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How to enter your PC’s BIOS
Need to change your computer's boot order or access other advanced settings? Here's how to access the BIOS (basic input/output system).How-To
How to Sync Your PC, Smartphone, and Tablet
With the right services and software, you can keep documents, contacts, calendars, and Web browsers synced across a PC, phone, and tablet.How-To
How to Recover a Lost Phone, Tablet, or Laptop
These terrific tools and tips can rescue your wayward mobile devices and keep your personal data from falling into the wrong hands.Answer Line
Replace a Cracked Laptop Screen
Chloe Holyoak's laptop has a cracked screen. She wants to know how to fix it.How-To
What to Do With a New PC
Here's how to eliminate crapware, install all of your favorite apps at once, and get your brand-new PC ready for hard work (or play).Answer Line
Can You Put an SSD and HDD In a Laptop?
George McCluney asked about putting an SSD and an HDD together in a laptop.Simply Business
Soothe Your Sore Eyes With F.lux’s Time-Sensitive Lighting
This cross-platform utility automatically adjusts your display lighting based on the time of day.How-To
Laptop Refresh: Six Ways to Revitalize an Older Notebook
Save money and bring an old laptop back to life with a few quick software and hardware upgrades. We show you how.How-To
Travel Smart: The Best Tech Gear for the Road
You can take it with you. A digital nomad reveals his favorite mobile equipment for traveling light.Simply Business
Livescribe Bundles a Year of Evernote Premium with Smartpen Purchase
Been eyeing an Echo smartpen? Buy one between now and Jan 31, 2012 and Livescribe will throw in a $45 Evernote account.Answer Line
When You Don’t Want Your Laptop to Go to Sleep
Bharat’s laptop is connected to an external monitor. He asked the Laptops forum how to close the lid without putting it to sleep.How-To
5 More PC Upgrade Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
Upgrading your computer can be easy enough for most people. But it's not without its pitfalls. Here are five common upgrade mistakes that even experienced users make.How-To
How to Automatically Update Everything on Your PC
A bit lazy when it comes to your PC maintenance? Here are a few shortcuts to keep all of your apps up-to-date.How-To
How to Benchmark Your PC
Looking to maximize your PC's performance or troubleshoot a problem? First, you'll need to master the art of benchmarking.Simply Business
Revert OS X Lion’s Page Scrolling To the Old Direction
Mac OS X Lion reverses the direction that pages scroll when you roll your mouse wheel or gesture with your trackpad. Here's how to set it back to the old scrolling direction.How-To
How To Roll Back a Bad Driver
Update your machine's driver in 4 minutes or less to keep your system current on bug fixes and support for new features.
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Get Some Free Insurance: Clean Your Laptop, Back Up Drivers
Don't wait till something awful happens to your laptop: Clean out the dust, and back up your drivers with free Semper Driver Backup.How-To
How to Work Outdoors
Working outside is often an eye-squinting, headache-inducing, battery-draining agony. It doesn’t have to be, if you follow these outdoor computing tips.Hassle-Free PC
How to Make Your Laptop Run Quieter and Cooler
If your laptop is choking on dust, it's time to give the cooling fan(s) a cleaning. All you need is five minutes and a can of compressed air.How-To
Save Money on Back-to-School Desktops
If you're a student, there's no reason for you to pay full price.How-To
How to Stay Safe on Campus: 5 Easy Tips
Keeping your PC and gear safe on campus isn't hard! Here are the steps you need to take in the dorm room, in the library, and in the classroom.How-To
The Bootable Maintenance Flash Drive
Fixing your friends' computers? Carry a bootable PC toolkit in your pocket.How-To
Why Is My PC Slow?
Does your system seem sluggish? We look at some reasons why your desktop or laptop may have lost some of its pep, and offer some tips for helping it recover.How-To
Tablet or Netbook? How to Choose the Right Mobile Tech
Are you torn between buying a portable PC or a trendy tablet? What about your smartphone? Here is one editor's attempt to find the best mobile tech for him.How-To
How to Install an SSD in Your Laptop
Laptops are ideal candidates for solid state drives: These drives are more rugged and shock resistant than standard hard drives, since they have no moving parts.Answer Line
Backup on the Road
Matt travels on business a lot. He asked the Answer Line forum for suggestions on backing up his data while on the road.How-To
5 PC Upgrades Almost Everyone Does Wrong (and How to Do Them Right)
Upgrading your PC's hardware can be easy, but there's a right way and a wrong way to do each task. Here are five upgrades that most users do a half-baked job on, and tips to help your upgrade go flawlessly.How-To
How to Keep Your Data in Sync Across Platforms and Devices
Keeping your contacts, calendars, and other data synced across all your mobile devices and PC platforms isn't as difficult as it seems.How-To
Surviving a PC Meltdown: Syncing With SugarSync, Restoring From Mozy
Learn how to secure your data in the cloud, restore it after a crash–and get YouTube to run on your new PC.How-To
Control Your PC From Your Android Tablet: App Roundup
Test-drives with three leading Android remote desktop apps reveal which one delivers the best control for the cash.How-To
6 Registry Hacks to Make Your Windows PC Faster
Speed up boot times and make Windows a bit more responsive with these Registry tweaks.How-To
Hardware Tips: USB-to-IDE/SATA Adapter, USB Drives, Laptop Parts on eBay
Tips for using a USB-to-IDE/SATA adapter, running programs from flash drives, and buying laptop parts on eBay.How-To
How to Fix Your Laptop
Having problems with your laptop? This collection of how-to's could just help.Answer Line
Laptop Battery Not Charging
Myloginname asked the Laptops forum what to do about a battery that's not chargingHow-To
Geek 101: How to Fix Minor Chips and Repaint Your Laptop
Does your laptop look like you dropped it on the pavement? Fix it up with these simple steps.Hassle-Free PC
Three Laptop Parts You Can Replace Cheaply on eBay
Laptop repairs don't have to cost a fortune. Very often you can get parts for a fraction of what the manufacturer charges.How-To
How to Start a Business for Free
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get your startup up and running. Here’s a handy guide to doing business for the absolute minimum in expense.How-To
Windows Task Manager: A Troubleshooting Tool
Slow PC problems? Don't be so quick to reboot–you might be able to cure what ails you with some Windows Task Manager tricks. Here's how.How-To
Make Your Own Wrist Rest
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Make Multiple Monitors Work for You
Instead of using your extra monitor as a means of catching up on last night's episode of Family Guy, use it to be more productive.How-To
Start a Revolution With Your Personal Tech
If you happen to be planning the overthrow of a corrupt regime–whether it’s the national ruling party or the board of your Homeowners Association–your personal tech and Twitter account can be your best co-conspirators.How-To
10 Great Ways to Get More From Your iPad
Did you know that you can stream movies from your PC to the iPad, use it as a secondary monitor, connect USB speakers and keyboards, and browse Web sites with actual tabs? Here’s how to get the most from Apple’s iPad.How-To
Five Steps to a Better New PC
Just bought a new PC? Here's how to ditch the bloatware, get the apps you want, and make sure it has all your important data.How-To