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How To Choose A Gaming Mouse
No gamer would be caught dead using that stock two-button mouse. Let gaming correspondent Sean "Day[9]" Plott walk you through how to select (and tweak) the right gaming mouse for you.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.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.Answer Line
Hard Disk Drive Failure
Robyn's PC gives her a "Hard Disk Drive Failure" error message at boot up. A reboot loads Windows.Answer Line
Running Two Monitors
Maina Njuguna asked me what's required for a new desktop to run two monitorsHow-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 ‘Safely Remove’ Devices
Simply pulling your flash memory or USB-connected external drive out of your PC could cause problems.How-To
How to Cancel Stalled Print Jobs
What should you do when documents won't print and Windows refuses to let them out of the queue?How-To
How to Completely Erase a Hard Drive
These tips and tricks will help you destroy old data and make sure that your old drives are wiped clean.Hassle-Free PC
Get a Free Book of Windows 7 Shortcuts
Ready to turn your keyboard into a power tool? This e-book offers a whopping 200 shortcuts for operating every aspect of Windows 7.Answer Line
Defragging: Why, How, and Whether
Rasha1997 asked if he should use Windows’ own defragging tool, a third-party defragger, or just not botherHow-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
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.How-To
How to Print Coupons
Save time and money by printing coupons for groceries, clothing, and other items online.How-To
How to Print E-Mail
Quickly create a hard copy of important e-mail in Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and Hotmail.How-To
How to Print Digital Photos
Follow these step-by-step instructions to print pictures from your computer, from your memory card, or directly from your camera.How-To
How to Print From a BlackBerry Smartphone
Use a third-party application to print directly from your BlackBerry phone.How-To
How to Print and Fill in PDF Forms
Learn where to find, and how to fill in, tax forms–with techniques that can be applied to other forms on other sites.How-To
How to Print Customized Business Cards
Use Avery card templates in Microsoft Word to design and print your own business cards.How-To
How to Identify Counterfeit Ink
Bogus ink cartridges can damage printers and cost you money. Here’s how to detect fakes.How-To
How to Print From an iPhone or iPod
Until Apple releases AirPrint, use third-party applications to print your mobile documents.How-To
How to Install a Wireless Printer
Setting up a printer to share over Wi-Fi isn't difficult, but it does require some preparation. Here's our advice for ensuring a smooth installation.How-To
How to Keep Printed Photos From Fading
Preserve your digital images by using a few simple steps.How-To
How to Quiet Down Your Printer
Is your printer a loud distraction? Here are some options for reducing noise.How-To
Seven Creative Holiday Printer Projects
Bored with printing greeting cards and calendars each holiday season? Try using your printer to create paper ornaments, gift boxes, and decorated candles.How-To
How to Make a Printer the Default Printer
You can choose which printer you want to use as your default printer so that Windows and your applications know where to print. Here's how.How-To
How to Use Less Paper When Printing
With a few quick changes to settings in Word, Excel, and other programs, you can fit more onto a sheet of paper.How-To
How to Update Printer Drivers
Follow our simple steps to install new drivers and solve some printer problems.How-To
How to Scan Slides
If you have a flatbed scanner, follow these simple tweaks for scanning slides.How-To
Five Printer Nightmares and How to Avoid Them
Everybody loves to hate printers, what with paper jams and sky-high toner costs. But with some patience–and these practical steps–you can solve common printer hassles.How-To
How to Fix a Paper Jam
In most cases, removing jammed paper and getting your printer working again is relatively easy.How-To
Get VIP Treatment When You Buy for Your Small Business
You could be missing out on preferred treatment and better deals when shopping for tech gear for your company. Here are some special deals that seven big retailers offer small businesses.How-To
How to Print Securely
Ensure that no one else sees your private print jobs, whether you're at home or in a public place.How-To
How to Print Directly From Your Digital Camera
Your camera and your printer can work together. Here's how.How-To
How to Print a Twitter Feed
Twitter's Web interface doesn't provide an option to print, so here are several ways to archive your tweets.How-To
How to Print Labels
Use your printer to produce multiple or individual address labels, shipping labels, business cards, gift tags, CD labels, and more.How-To
How to Print From Google Picasa
Google’s free Picasa software lets you create photo projects on your PC and print them at home. Here's how to do it.How-To
How to Configure a Printer in Windows
Here are the steps to adding a local and network printer in Windows 7.How-To
How to Buy a Printer for College
College students need a reliable printer that fits into tight spaces. Here are our recommendations for finding the right printer for back-to-school situations.Hassle-Free PC