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Update Your Video Drivers After Installing Windows 7
The new OS may saddle you with generic drivers, especially after a clean install. Here's how to get your graphics up to date.Hassle-Free PC
Add Channel Logos to the Windows Media Center TV Guide
If you use Windows Media Center to watch and/or record TV, you'll definitely want this awesome add-on.How-To
How to Use Google Buzz
If you're a Gmail user, chances are you now have Google Buzz in your inbox. Here's how to make the most of it (or just get rid of it).Hassle-Free PC
Turn Off Windows 7 ‘Compatibility Mode’ for iTunes
Are you getting an annoying "compatibility mode" message every time you run iTunes in Windows 7? A quick trip to the Registry should get rid of it.How-To
How to Buy a Camcorder
Whether you want shots of your new baby or to be the next Stanley Kubrick, there's a digital camcorder out there for you. Let us be your guide.How-To
How to Buy a Cell Phone
Need a new phone but dread making all those choices? Consumer Affairs Columnist Amber Bouman can help.How-To
Master Google Android: 40 Tips and Tricks
Ready to take your smartphone experience to the next level? These 40 Android tips and tricks will help you become a power user in no time.Linux Line
Android Keyboard Shortcuts: All The Hotkeys You Need
Android's keyboard shortcuts can make navigating your phone easier than ever. Here's a list of hotkeys to help you get around.How-To
How to Buy a Monitor
Which monitor you need depends on the applications you use, the amount of desk space you have, and how much you want to spend.How-To
Use Greasemonkey Scripts In IE, Chrome, and Safari
The Greasemonkey add-on lets you customize Websites and browse the way you want to–if you're on Firefox. Here's how to get under the hood with Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Safari.How-To
Five Web-Centric Alternatives to Google Chrome OS
Google Chrome OS isn't the first and only Web-centric OS out there. We look at five cloud OS alternatives.How-To
HDTVs for the Holidays: No Bad Time to Buy
Steep price declines over the past year plus the usual Black Friday madness make this a good time to buy–but even if you wait, you’re apt to find great deals throughout the holiday season.Hassle-Free PC
Control iTunes from the Windows 7 Taskbar
This handy feature is so subtle, many users don't even realize it's there.Net Work
How to Choose a Hosted E-mail Solution
Both Google and Microsoft offer compelling hosted e-mail solutions, but they both have advantages and drawbacks. Here's how to decide which one is right for your business.Mobile Computing
In-Flight Entertainment on a Netbook
Here's how to make the most of a low-powered PC, be it a netbook or humbly equipped business machine.Hassle-Free PC
Increase Your Gmail and Picasa Storage for as Little as $5
Google's having a fire sale! Well, make that a storage sale. Now's your chance to get loads of extra space on the cheap.Hassle-Free PC
Migrate to Windows 7–Slowly, Part 6: iTunes
Copying all your iTunes stuff to your new Windows 7 installation is surprisingly easy, especially if you know how to drag and drop.Tech Audit
Google Voice Makes Small Business Sound Bigger
For small and medium businesses, Google Voice is an opportunity to use advanced call management features typically reserved for expensive voice solutions in larger enterprises.Hassle-Free PC
Add a TV Tuner to Your PC
Your PC can do a damn fine TiVo impersonation. All you need to do is outfit it with an inexpensive TV tuner.Hassle-Free PC
Add More Storage for Windows Media Center TV Recordings
Too many good shows, not enough space on your hard drive? No problem: Add a second drive! It's easier than you think.Hassle-Free PC
Stop Windows Media Center from Using Your Entire Hard Drive
Left unchecked, Windows' DVR features can eat up your entire hard drive. But there's a simple way to limit storage availability.Hassle-Free PC
Turn Yourself Into a Simpsons Character
It's free, it's fun, it's the Simpsonize Me site. Just upload a snapshot of your face to create a Facebook-ready Simpsons makeover.Hassle-Free PC
Find Free Apps for Your iPhone
Believe it or not, some iPhone and iPod Touch apps go from fee to free. Here's an easy way to find them.How-To
Heal Your Hardware
PC won't boot? Dead battery in your iPod? Water in your cell phone? Don't scrap your broken tech. Fix it yourself with our step-by-step repair guide.Hassle-Free PC
Automate TV Show Downloads
ShowRSS aggregates TV-show RSS feeds for easy addition to your BitTorrent client. It filters out duplicates, too.How-To
How to Boost Your Gadget’s Battery Life
Sick of running out of juice at the worst possible moment? Here's how to squeeze every last drop out of your gadgets' batteries and charge them up quickly and conveniently.The Cost Cutter
Google Voice Rejected on iPhone, Get BlackBerry Version Now
Apple may have denied iPhone users the Google Voice app, but the BlackBerry audience can download it now.How-To
How to Learn Anything on the Web
Looking to start a business, get a degree, or learn Michael Jackson's Thriller dance? The Web has a class, video, or tutorial to help you do it. Here's where to get started.How-To
Gmail Expert Tips: How to Tame Your Inbox
For many people, Google's search-based approach has made managing e-mail a lot easier. These tips, tricks, and shortcuts will make working with it–and Google Calendar–even easier.How-To
Google Expert Tips: How to Find Anything Fast
Google catalogs an immense amount of data from all over the Web. These tools will help you find and organize just what you want, just how you want it.How-To
YouTube Expert Tips: Easier Ways to Enjoy Web Videos
Become a master YouTuber by learning these tips and tricks. You'll soon be wasting more time than ever at the popular video-sharing site.How-To
iTunes Expert Tips: How-To Organize and Manage Your Music
On the strength of the iPod and iPhone, the iTunes desktop media manager has become ubiquitous, so you might as well learn to use it well. These tips will help.The Cost Cutter
Don’t Wait for Office 2010–Get Free Online Productivity Apps Now
Microsoft Office 2010 will include browser-based apps, but you can tap into Zoho's suite today.How-To
Promote Your Business With Online Video
Put your business in front of more customers on the Web–for free–with the power and reach of Internet video.The Cost Cutter
Get Employees Free Discounts at Other Businesses
Regardless of your size, take advantage of corporate discounts for an employee perk and to market your own business.Hassle-Free PC
Get Customized Information from Trackle
Like Google Alerts on steroids, the free service Trackle culls from the Web information on just about any topic.The Cost Cutter
Keep Laptops and Phones Powered for Productive Travel
When your gadgets conk out, you're paying for it. Follow these tips to keep them charged.Hassle-Free PC
Make the Most of Your Presto Linux Installation
Ready to become a Presto power-user? This batch of tips will put you on the right path.How-To
They Call This High-Def? When Small Means Less
Some pocket camcorders now promise high-def video. But such portable HD comes with several limitations and compromises.How-To
57 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know Your Tech Could Do!
We've worked long and hard to come up with the best tips and tricks for your PCs, smartphones, cameras, game controllers, music players, and the Web. Let's start with PC, laptop, and networking tips.How-To
Smartphones: 14 Great Things iPhones and BlackBerrys Can Do
Control 7 different devices with your iPhone, play Internet radio on your BlackBerry, and more.How-To
Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Search: 19 Cool Tips
You can bookmark a Gmail message, track stocks in Google's search box, quickly estimate a taxi ride's cost in Google Maps, and do much more. We tell you how.How-To
The List: 57 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know Your Tech Could Do!
Here are all 57 of the tips and tricks we've pulled together for PCs, laptops, smartphones, cameras, the Web and more.How-To
Blog SEO: 5 Tips To Improve Ranking and Increase Traffic
Free blogging sites like Word Press and Blogger offer easy-to-use and robust services, but they often leave something to be desired in terms of SEO. Here are a few simple things you can do to optimize your blog to improve your ranking and increase traffic.How-To
One-Up Google, YouTube With Tools From Hassle-Free PC
PC World blogger Rick Broida tells you about Web services that let you search on document types, find images fast, save audio files from YouTube, and download iPod-friendly videos.Hassle-Free PC
Convert YouTube Videos to MP3s
Want to hear your YouTube favorites offline? A free Web service converts them into MP3s for easy downloading.BizFeed
10 Business Lessons From ‘Battlestar Galactica’
10 Business Lessons From 'Battlestar Galactica'How-To
Rev up the Search Engines
If search engines can't find you, neither can customers. Build your site right.How-To