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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.Answer Line
Should I Image the Hard Drive or Clone It?
Tom Luoma asked why I often recommend backing up your hard drive with imaging software, but never mention cloning software.The Cost Cutter
Add System-Wide PDF Creation for Free
PDFCreator acts as a printer, letting you export PDF files within your applications.Hassle-Free PC
Reverse ‘Uh-Oh’ Moments with Undo
Graduate from "clueless" to "novice" by mastering one of Windows' most important, and rudimentary, features.Answer Line
Maximize a Window From the Keyboard
Robert Hall wants a keyboard shortcut for maximizing a windows.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
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
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.The Cost Cutter
Online Postage Tools Can Save You Time and Money
Prepare for the May 11 postage rate increase by taking advantage of USPS web tools.Answer Line
I Think My Hard Drive is Dying
Repartitioning software told Bloodboughtme that his hard drive had "bad blocks." He asked the Answer Line forum for advise.The Cost Cutter
Save Paper Costs by Shrinking Prints
This little bit of printing sleight-of-hand can save your small business some real money.How-To
‘How to Build a PC,’ the Interactive Geek Tech Video
Anyone can show you how to build a PC from scratch. We're going to let you pick your path through PC construction through the use of an interactive YouTube video!Answer Line
When Your Laptop Screen Breaks
James dropped his laptop and broke the screen. What should he do?Answer Line
How Do I Create a Bootable Flash Drive?
Margaret T. wants to boot from a flash drive and work on documents from thereMobile Computing
Laptop Battery Power Tips
Learn how to keep your notebook going when you're away from a wall socket and there's no power port in sight.Hassle-Free PC
Another Way to Fix a Troublesome Touchpad
Tired of your thumb accidentally brushing the touchpad? Here's a simple fix that doesn't require mucking around with system settings.Hassle-Free PC
Hidden iTunes: The Five Best Keyboard Shortcuts
The five best ways to zip around iTunes without ever taking your hands off the ol' QWERTY.Answer Line
My PC Doesn’t See My New Hard Drive
Bobby installed a second internal drive for backup purposes, then he asked the Answer Line forum how come it doesn't show up in My Computer.
How-To
Extend Laptop Battery Life With Hassle-Free PC
PC World blogger Rick Broida has tips for improving battery life on the road, making your laptop battery last longer, and saving energy with Windows Vista.Hassle-Free PC
Give Your Laptop Battery a Longer Lease on Life
Here's a trick for deskbound laptop users: Pull the plug. But not the one you think.How-To
How to Spot a Technology Money-Waster
These ideas sound like they'd save you some dough, but they'll end up costing more than you'd expect.How-To
4 Green Technology Tips That Will Save You Money
Save money on batteries and find a new use for your old PC with these tips.How-To
Cheap Printing: 5 Ways to Save Bucks on Ink and Paper
Nobody likes buying more printer ink. Follow these tips and you won't have to do it nearly so often.How-To
How-To: Use Your iPhone as a Wireless Laptop Modem
The next time you’re stranded without an open WiFi network (but your 3G signal is going strong), you’ll be glad you installed Addition’s iPhoneModem 2 (free to try, full license is $9.99).How-To
Copy Everything From Your Old Drive to Your New One
Whether you need to replace your old hard drive or add a second drive to expand your storage, the right software tools will make it easy to put all your files where you want them.BizFeed
iPhone PowerPoint Remotes Give Perfect Presentations
Control PowerPoint from your iPhone, with previews of the current slide, notes, and more.Digital Focus
Correct Your Monitor’s Colors
Fine-tune your display settings to get the best on-screen results with your digital photos.How-To
Your Backup Resolutions: Five Strategies to Back Up Your Data, Now
We help you find the perspective and the technology to put yourself on the path to smoother backups.BizFeed
Pick Simple Upgrades to Boost Your PC Performance
These hardware upgrades conserve costs while still making your PCs run better.How-To
Fast Fixes for Common PC Problems
Struggling with dead components, a recalcitrant Windows, and uncooperative applications? Our easy hardware repairs, simple software remedies, and quick tweaks will put your PC in the pink.How-To
Reinstall and Restore Your Windows PC in Eight Easy Steps
Eliminate problems and improve performance by wiping out Windows and reinstalling it from scratch. Here's a simple guide to help you back up your data and restore your PC quickly.Hassle-Free PC
Stop Accidental Touchpad Touches While Typing
Tired of ruining your document because your thumb grazed the touchpad? There may be an easy fix.Hassle-Free PC
Five Firefox Shortcuts You Need to Learn Right Now
Work faster and smarter, Firefox users, with these easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts.How-To
How to Fix a Pesky Stuck Pixel
Before you tote your pixel-speckled flat screen back to the store, consider what a soft cloth, your finger, and a bit of power-fiddling might accomplish.Answer Line
What’s the Safest Way to Resize a Partition?
Kevin Germino keeps programs and data on separate partitions, but he needs to adjust their sizes. Can he do this safely?Answer Line
Add eSATA to Your PC
Kathy Anton wants access to faster, eSATA external hard drives. But her PC, like most of them, lacks an eSATA port.Hassle-Free PC
Quick Tip: Use the Tab Key When Filling Out Web Forms
See that tab key on your keyboard? Use it the next time you've got a form to fill.Hassle-Free PC
Three Quick Ways to Improve Laptop Battery Life
When you're on the go, there's no such thing as too much juice. Here's how to keep your laptop running longer, with minimal effort.Hassle-Free PC
Save Ink and Paper Every Time You Print
Cut consumable costs nearly in half with this simple, effective printing trick.Answer Line
Why Can’t My DVDs Hold as Much as Other DVDs?
Sharful wants to copy some DVDs, but they contain more information than will fit on his blank discs.How-To
How to Buy a Printer
What you print, and how much of it you print, should guide your buying decision. We explain how to choose a printer that's appropriate for your needs.Answer Line
What’s the Best Way to Backup What I Need to Backup?
David Edelbaum wants to know the best techniques and programs for backing up his PC.Hassle-Free PC
Three Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Learn Right Now
Put…the mouse…down…and save time with these shortcuts.Answer Line
Which Disc is Which and What Can My Drive Burn?
Charles Woods, a self-defined "rank amateur," needs clear definitions of the optical disc varieties that his new PC's DVD/CD drive can burn.How-To
Quadruple Your Fun (and Productivity) With a Four-Monitor System
Think dual-display systems are the bee's knees? This quad-head setup will blow your mind.Steve Bass’s Tips & Tweaks
Dual Monitors, the Only Way to Go
Using two monitors can make your computing day much easier–Steve Bass tells you how to set them up.Answer Line
How I Upgraded My Laptop’s Hard Drive and Almost Lost My Mind
In which a simple hardware upgrade allows me to channel my inner Laurel and Hardy.How-To