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Tips, tweaks, and how-to's that will help you get the most out of your PC hardware and software.
Take Better Photos With Your Android Phone
Make the most of your phone's limited camera hardware and software to capture stunning pictures.
Hardware - Android - Handhelds - Google - Business
Moving Day: How to Protect Your Company During a Relocation
Moving dangers include theft and espionage, in addition to broken equipment and stubbed toes. Here's how to plan a company move that minimizes hassles and maximizes security.
Espionage - United States - Business - Federal Bureau of Investigation - Security
Make Your Screen Easier to Read
If you have a big monitor, everything about Windows might be a little small for comfort. Luckily, there's an easy way to "enlarge" the OS.
Operating system - Microsoft Windows - Windows - Windows XP - FAQs Help and Tutorials
Get Rid of Bing
Catsgirl asked the Answer Line forum how to get Bing out of her face
Bing - Searching - Search Engines - Yahoo - Bodypainting
10 Businesses You Can Start From Your Smartphone
When all else fails, start your own company with little more than a smartphone. Here’s how to launch a shoestring business with virtually nothing.
Business - Small business - Smartphone - Business and Economy - Multi-core processor
Weird Windows Woes: Fix Random Freezes, Test Mode
Learn how to stop Windows 7 from freezing at will, remove a mysterious "test mode" watermark, and find out exactly what version of Windows you're running.
Microsoft Windows - Operating system - Windows 7 - Windows - Windows XP
Change Your Windows User-Account Picture
There's no law that says you have to stick with the Windows-standard rubber ducky, or whatever you chose during installation. Here's how to get the image you want.
Microsoft Windows - Operating system - Windows XP - Business - Rubber
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12 Ways the Tech Industry Is Screwing You (and How to Fight Back)
Whether you seek out cutting-edge tech gear or keep to a strict budget, the tech industry has ways to nickel-and-dime you out of your hard-earned cash. Here’s how to fight back.
Business - Technology - Shopping - Precision Cutting - Sports
Can a Relative or Roommate Spy on Me?
If you're both adults, can someone you're living with spy on your Internet habits?
Home - Apartment Living - Roommates - Health - Friendship
Blur the Background for Punchier Photos
Here's how to use your image editor to change the depth of field in your photos after you take them.
Graphics - Depth of field - Shareware - Windows - Image Management
Get a Better Battery Gauge for Your Laptop
Fab freebie BatteryBar is the single best thing to happen to laptops since Wi-Fi. It shows you everything you need to know about your battery.
Laptop - Hardware - Notebooks and Laptops - Power Supplies - Toshiba
How to Record Streaming Audio
Want to revisit your favorite Internet-radio memories? Here’s how to record streaming audio on your PC.
Internet radio - Streaming media - Arts - Radio - Music
Battling Desktops
Al Gruber asked why he appears to have two different desktops--the PC’s default screen and a Windows Explorer location.
Windows Explorer - Microsoft Windows - Windows - Shareware - Utilities
Remove the 'Test Mode' Watermark from Windows 7
If Windows is suddenly throwing you this weird watermark curveball, fear not: it's pretty easy to knock outta the OS park.
Microsoft Windows - Windows 7 - Operating system - FAQs Help and Tutorials - Windows Vista
How to Get Started With a Blade System
Is a blade server right for your small business? Here are the factors to consider if your company is looking at blade technology.
Business - Small business - Blade server - Hewlett-Packard - Server
How to Install Apps With Ubuntu Software Center
With Ubuntu Software Center you can easily find, browse and install your choice of thousands of great open source software apps. Here's how.
Open source - Ubuntu - Ubuntu Software Center - Linux - Operating Systems
Disable Your Laptop's Touchpad While You Type, Windows 7 Edition
If you're a Windows 7 user, here's a utility that should solve the maddening problem of accidental touchpad swipes. And it's free!
Windows 7 - Touchpad - Microsoft Windows - Windows - Operating Systems
11 Must-Have Android Apps for Business
Among all the Android apps pouring into Google's Market, here are a few particularly notable gems for businesses.
Google - Android - Search - Apps - Search Engines
Atari 2600 Teardown: What’s Inside Your Old Console?
What's inside that old Atari 2600 of yours? Have a look at this Reagan-era console, courtesy of the folks at iFixit.
Atari 2600 - Video game - Atari - Games - iFixit
Keep Your PC Awake, Install Apps Fast, and More--for Free
Free apps and services keep your computer awake while it's idle, download and install apps all at once, and give you a real Facebook Dislike button.
Facebook - Personal computer - Social network - Free - Online Communities
Fix a Windows 7 System That Randomly Freezes
Stop tearing out your hair. The solution to your random lockups might be as simple as a new hotfix issued by Microsoft.
Microsoft - Hotfix - Operating system - Windows Server 2008 R2 - Business
Update the Firmware On Your HDTV, Camera, Smartphone, PC, and More
Software updates aren't just for PCs any more. Here's how to fix bugs and add new features to your existing hardware with a few easy patches.
Hardware - Personal computer - High-definition television - Smartphone - Handhelds
Frequently Asked Photo Questions for August
Dave answers questions about free high dynamic range software, formatting memory cards, selling photos online, and more.
High dynamic range imaging - Photography - Arts - Techniques and Styles - Adobe Photoshop
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Five Reasons Linux Beats Windows for Servers
If you're trying to choose an operating system for your next server, look no further than Linux for a solution that will fit all your business's needs.
Linux - Operating system - Server - Business - Articles
Fix Internet Explorer Favorites Screwed Up By My Earlier Tip
My bad! A tip on restoring the classic All Programs menu in Windows 7 had unexpected consequences. Here's how to reverse the process.
Internet Explorer - Windows 7 - Windows - Clients - WWW
Very Slow PC
Every now and then, Odoc’s PC slows down to a crawl. He asked the Answer Line forum for advice.
Video Games - Games - London - Pub Crawls - Restaurants and Bars
How to Choose a Desktop Linux Distribution
Which flavor of Linux is best for your business? Here are five key considerations to guide your choice.
Operating system - Linux distribution - Linux - Distributions - Open source
Older Software in Windows 7
Bill Hullender wants to upgrade to Windows 7. He asked the Answer Line forum if his XP software will still work.
Windows 7 - Windows XP - Operating system - Microsoft Windows - Windows
Solve Internet Explorer 6 Problems--By Ditching Internet Explorer 6
This decade-old browser is a feature-strapped security risk. Unless you absolutely positively need it for work, there's no excuse for not upgrading.
Internet Explorer - Browsers - Clients - WWW - Windows
RAM Upgrade Advice
Cbs326 asked the Desktops forum for advice about upgrading a PC’s memory
Random-access memory - Hardware - Components - Memory - FAQs Help and Tutorials
Supercharge Your Business With Google Apps
Get started with Google Apps and unlock hidden, business-savvy features.
Google Apps - Google - Searching - Search Engines - Companies
How to Build Your Own PC, Part 3
In the final installment of our three-part series on building a PC from scratch, we show you how to install the hard drive, optical drive and the graphics card.
Optical disc drive - Personal computer - Video card - Movies - Hardware
How to Build Your Own PC, Part 2
In part two of our three-part series on building your own computer, we show you how to install the computer's CPU and RAM.
Random-access memory - Personal computer - Central processing unit - Hardware - Build Your Own PC
Reader Q&A: Fix PC Clock, Troubleshoot XP Shutdown, Test Wi-Fi
Rick answers reader e-mail about a computer clock that's slightly off, a Windows XP system that won't shut down, and troubleshooting slow Wi-Fi connections.
Windows XP - Microsoft Windows - Operating system - Wi-Fi - FAQs Help and Tutorials
How to Build Your Own PC, Part 1
In part one of our three-part series on building your own PC, we show you how to connect the power supply and insert the motherboard in your new computer.
Motherboard - Personal computer - Hardware - Power supply - Components
The Perfect PC: Don’t Buy It, Build It
Whether you’ve budgeted $500 for a new machine or given yourself $1200 to spend, our editors show you how to create the best system for the money.
Personal computer - Hardware - FAQs Help and Tutorials - Build Your Own PC - Build Manager Tools
How to Share Printers on a Network
Sharing printers across a network distributes their cost as well as their functionality. Here's a quick network printing guide for small businesses.
Printing - Business - Publishing and Printing - Products - Hardware
Keep Your Computer 'Awake' with Mouse Jiggler
This handy freebie stops your computer from going to sleep or launching your screensaver--without any input from you.
Screensaver - Microsoft Windows - United States - Techie Buzz - Website
My Keyboard isn't Working
Several keys on skyDX’s keyboard stopped functioning. He asked the Desktops forum for help.
Keyboard - Peripherals - Hardware - Windows - Logitech
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Two Ways to Freeze Action With Your Flash
Explore unusual ways to use your camera's flash with a slow shutter speed in low-light scenes.
Camera - Shutter speed - Flash - Multimedia - Development Frameworks
Automate Your Home With Four Easy Projects
Teach your PC and smartphone to turn on your lights during midnight bathroom breaks, lock your doors, wake you up (with coffee!), and more.
Smartphone - Personal computer - Business - Construction and Maintenance - IPhone
How To Use Facebook Places
Facebook’s new Places feature lets you share your whereabouts with all your friends. Here’s how it works on a smartphone or PC.
Facebook - Smartphone - FacebookPlaces - Social network - Online Communities
Create Your Own Movies with Xtranormal
Who needs actors, sets, and cameras? You supply the script; this cool site turns your words into cute, fun, and potentially hilarious movies.
Xtranormal - Arts - Screenwriting - Shopping - YouTube
Hard Drive Crashes Explained
Siouxfan asked the Answer Line forum to define a hard drive crash is and explain what can cause it
Hard disk drive - Theaters - Movies - Drive-In Theaters - Arts
10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an HDTV
From the sneaky salespeople to the misleading movie demos, buying a new HDTV can be tough. Here's how to see through the in-store demo tricks and save money on the set that's right for you.
Demoscene - Amiga - Television - Groups - Business
Troubleshoot a Windows XP System That Won't Shut Down
Is your PC hanging on the final step of the shutdown process? There's no simple fix that'll work for everyone, but there is a helpful resource available.
Windows XP - Microsoft Windows - Operating system - Shutdown - FAQs Help and Tutorials
Facebook Dislike Button is Real -- And I Like It!
While it's true scammers tried to make hay off the Official Facebook Dislike Button, don't let that deter you from getting the genuine article.
Facebook - Social network - Online Communities - Spam - Sophos
Dumb Tech Mistakes
Crazy4laptops asked the Windows forum about “not so smart moments with computers?”
Microsoft Windows - Hardware - Operating system - Notebooks and Laptops - Windows
Sync Outlook 2010 with Your Google Calendar
Only the 32-bit version for now, but at least Google's Calendar Sync utility now supports the latest Outlook.
Google - Google Calendar - Microsoft Outlook - search - Search Engines
Share Web Pages, Kindle Notes, and Books
Learn how to copy (and share) Amazon Kindle notes and bookmarks, plus free services that let you share annotated Web pages and book picks.
Amazon Kindle - Book - Shopping - E-book - Accessories
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