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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
15 Common Small-Business Tech Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
15 Common Tech Mistakes Small-Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)How-To
Hotkeys, Macros, and Gestures: How to Save Time With Your PC
Want to automate your most frequent PC tasks? Here's how to map common PC actions to the keyboard buttons (or mouse gestures) of your choice.How-To
PC Spring Cleaning: Automatically Organize Your Files
Here's how to find and eliminate PC clutter–and automate file organization so that it never crops up again.How-To
Prepare Your PC for Future Data Disasters
You've reinstalled Windows and restored your data. Now learn how to make the restore process smarter, safer, and easier next time.How-To
Speed Up Windows by Stripping It Down
Windows has plenty of features that you can turn off to speed things up. Here's how to find the features you don't need.Answer Line
Monitor Resolution Too High
Artman's laptop screen has a 1900 x 1200 resolution, which makes the text too small and hard to read. He asked the Windows forum for help.How-To
The 21 Greatest PC Mysteries–Solved!
Find out why your documents won’t print, where your downloads disappear to, what a .dat file is, how those infernal toolbars invaded your browser, and much more.How-To
How to Decipher PC Beep Codes
Is your PC emitting a series of beeps at startup? Here's how to figure out what they mean–and what you should do in response.How-To
Make Your PC Boot Faster With These BIOS Tweaks
Is your computer sluggish at startup? A few simple changes to its BIOS can shorten its boot times dramatically.How-To
Google Android Power Tips: Master Froyo and Gingerbread
Have an Android phone that's rocking the Froyo or Gingerbread OS? We'll show you where all the sweetest tidbits are with these 31 power tips.BizFeed
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Upgrade RAM
RAM prices fell throughout 2010, and all signs show they’re going to dip even lower in 2011.BizFeed
Overclock Your Smartphone, If You Dare
Overclocking a cell phone promises noticeable performance boosts, but it also carries risks that could write-off your pricey investment.How-To
How to Clean Your Tech
Here's how to keep your PC and other tech gear clean–on the outside and the inside.How-To
Clean a Dusty PC and a Clogged Port
Grime can build up in your desktop PC, and port openings can get dirty. Here's how to clean your PC.How-To
New Year’s Tech Resolutions for Small Businesses
Technology isn’t going to stop moving forward. It’s time to take stock of where your company’s tech is taking you–and of how to prepare for tomorrow.How-To
PC Repair Rip-Offs: Don’t Get Gouged by Fix-It Services
When your PC needs a tune-up, upgrade, or overhaul, don't fall prey to the tech shop's worst deals. Here's the truth about computer repair services.How-To
Tech Support Showdown: Battle of the Big-Box Chains
When seeking tech support for your small business, could your best option be the nearest outlet of a chain retailer? Here's how tech help from big brands compares with that of independent IT shops.Answer Line
Protect Your Laptop
Laptops can be stolen. Neoflyer asked the Answer Line forum for tips on protecting them.Tech Audit
Thin Clients Fit the Bill When PCs Are Overkill
Ultraslim terminals can reduce the costs and work involved in managing desktop systems.Linux Line
How to Buy a Computer Preloaded With Ubuntu
By purchasing a laptop or desktop that runs Ubuntu Linux, you can enjoy the world's best OS–and help create realistic market share statistics. Here's where to shop.How-To