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November 6, 2006
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: 20 Ways to Keep Your Windows XP System Fresh Vista may be on the way, but XP hasn't outlived its usefulness. These tips will help you keep the older operating system vibrant. Tip 1: Get Off the Upgrade Bandwagon... Tip 2: Swap When You Need To... etc.   |
PC World
December 2001
Kirk Steers |
Hardware Tips Make the most of your memory... play DVD movies from foreign lands... unplug PC Cards safely... |
PC World
March 2004
Scott Dunn |
76 Ways to Get More Out of Windows Quick, easy ways to tame your operating system...from speed tweaks to security checks to troubleshooting tips. |
PC World
October 2003
Scott Dunn |
Five Steps to a Leaner, Cleaner Windows Here are five things Windows users can do to eliminate clutter in their system folders and maximize the space available on their drives. |
PC World
May 2003
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Banish Windows Blowups Before They Occur Some golden rules on software updates and maintenance to keep your PC running smoothly. |
PC World
January 2003
Kirk Steers |
Faster For Free Want to get more from your megahertz? These slick tips and tools are like a no-cost PC upgrade. |
PC Magazine
August 19, 2003
Matthew P. Graven |
The Windows Survival Guide If you're just getting ready to make the move to Win XP, or if you're anxious to dig beneath the surface and find some cool new tools, or if you've been using Win XP for a while and it's time for some serious maintenance, you'll find what you need to know in this guide. |
PC World
September 2003
Lincoln Spector |
How to Reinstall Windows Without Losing Your Data It's a big job, but it can cure Windows' creeping decrepitude; plus, sudden reboots revisited. |
PC World
July 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Let Windows Handle PC Maintenance for You Back up, scan for viruses, and scan and defrag your hard drive--automatically with XP... Print a List of Programs... |
PC World
March 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Windows Rejuvenated! Is your aging Windows machine slowing down? Getting creaky? Just plain showing its age? Here's how to make it work the way it did fresh out of the box. |
PC World
August 2005
Kirk Steers |
Ten Quick Tips to Keep PC Trouble at Arm's Length From backup strategies to easy maintenance routines, these tips help keep your PC humming along. |
PC Magazine
February 2, 2005
David A. Karp |
Save and Protect Your Hard Drive You can prepare for disaster by taking steps now to protect your PC's most valuable asset: its hard drive. |
PC World
May 2004
Scott Dunn |
Windows' Magnifier Gives You a Zoom With a View Customize your log-on screen saver, replace defective new drivers, block off bad disk sectors, jump to Safe Mode, and planned OS obsolescence. |
PC World
January 2006
Leonhard & Spector |
Gunk Busters! Get your PC running like new with these easy tips for clearing the crud out of Windows, applications, and hardware. |
PC World
September 14, 2001
Gregg Keizer |
Windows 2000 FAQ We solve 20 of the most vexing problems with Windows 2000... |
PC World
September 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
Wipe Out Windows Annoyances Banish the worst glitches, time-wasters, and irritations in the Windows XP with these 29 tips. Plus: Get the scoop on Windows' biggest rivals. |
PC World
September 2003
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Check Your Disks for Errors, With a Single Click Automate hard-drive maintenance; XP Pro vs. XP Home; the versatile Power Menu utility. |
PC World
December 2001
Stan Miastkowski |
Step-By-Step: Get a Free Tune-Up for Your Windows PC Use Windows' built-in tune-up utilities to return your PC to tip-top health... |
PC Magazine
January 31, 2007 |
Virtual Memory Low--What to Do? Some tips on how to fix the virtual memory when it is too low. |
PC World
May 2003
Kirk Steers |
Hardware Tips: Divide a Disk to Conquer Slow Performance Partition your hard drive to best utilize the space; learn more about your PC through a free utility. |
PC World
February 27, 2007
Preston Gralla |
Windows Tips for Everyone Whether you've jumped to Vista or are sticking with XP, our tips will make your computing faster and safer and even a little more stylish. |
PC World
July 24, 2006
Andrew Brandt |
Step by Step: Get Any PC, New or Old, Ready for Everyday Use Customize your system settings, update drivers, get rid of built-in software you don't want, and more. |
PC World
July 2004
Lincoln Spector |
Why All the Problems Shutting Down My PC? Fix faulty Windows shutdowns... Undo a dual-boot setup... Share Outlook data across a network... |
PC World
August 2003
Lincoln Spector |
When a Windows Update Makes Things Worse You may be able to uninstall bad patches. Plus: Give folders the appearance you prefer, change your default e-mail program, and format Word paragraphs efficiently. |
PC World
December 20, 2006
Scott Dunn |
No-Brainer Backups Using Windows' Own Tools Five options for implementing a Windows backup strategy without investing a dime in third-party utilities. |
PC World
August 2003
Kirk Steers |
Take a Crash Course in Emergency PC Recovery Revive your PC after a crash; protect your data from drive failure with a RAID configuration. |
PC World
September 2004
Scott Dunn |
Use a Super Boot Floppy After an XP Meltdown Recover when XP won't load... Get the full view of new Windows... Color-code your file names... The fastest way into Outlook... etc. |
PC World
June 2004
Stan Miastkowski |
Tune Up Your Windows XP Machine (for Free) Windows XP's own tools can boost its--and your PC's--performance. |
PC World
July 2002
Stan Miastkowski |
Step by Step: Reclaim Hard-Drive Space Windows utilities help you delete unwanted files, apps, and OS components; convert to FAT32; adjust your browser cache; and defrag your hard drive... |
PC World
February 2001
Yael Li-Ron |
Windows Your Way No matter which Windows you use, it probably isn't as closely tailored to your needs as it could be... |
PC World
July 2004
Scott Dunn |
Access Your Desktop From Wherever You May Be Use XP's Remote Desktop or free, downloadable VNC software from RealVNC to access your system from a distance. |
PC World
August 2004
Kirk Steers |
Complete PC Preventive Maintenance Guide Help your computer live longer, perform better, and avoid debilitating crashes. |
PC World
July 25, 2007
Scott Dunn |
Shift Any Version of Windows Into High Gear Use the OS's own tools to maximize your PC's performance without spending a dime. |
PC World
August 2003
Scott Dunn |
Pain-Free Windows Tweaks Want to fix nagging Windows irritations and automate everyday tasks? With these surprisingly simple Registry and batch-file tips, it's not brain surgery. |
PC World
April 2004
Lincoln Spector |
Get All the Details on the Hardware Inside Your PC Get details on your PC's components, print wide Web pages, trim your Fonts folder, and schedule hourly tasks. |
PC World
November 25, 2007
Scott Dunn |
Fast Windows Fixes From bullet-fast startups and shutdowns to automatic data protection, here are 31 tweaks to make Vista and XP smarter, more reliable, and more efficient. |
PC World
June 14, 2007
Scott Dunn |
Accelerate Windows by Tweaking Virtual Memory Tricks to pep up your computer... A Mac OS X theme for your Windows PC... |
PC World
April 2002
Scott Dunn |
Super Windows Secrets Smart tips that unleash Windows' hidden powers -- whether you've upgraded to XP or not... |
PC World
April 23, 2001
Kirk Steers |
Remove Your (CD) Writer's Block Prevent disc-burning flameouts; find Windows answers a whisker away... |
PC World
April 2001
Steve Bass & Kirk Steers |
Ultimate PC Troubleshooting Guide Our experts offer 36 tips to help you fix common hardware, software, and Web snafus that can bring your work to a stop... |
PC World
October 2005
Kirk Steers |
Prepare Your Hardware for a Windows Reinstall Take these steps to ensure your PC works well following a refresh of the Windows OS... A USB Cup Warmer can be a nice PC accessory... |
PC World
March 16, 2000
Kirk Steers |
PC Troubleshooting FAQ Your machine's misbehaving? Try these solutions for some common PC woes. |
PC World
June 2006
Jeff Bertolucci |
Never Call Tech Support Again! Why suffer though hours on hold when you can solve the problem yourself? Whether your PC won't boot, keeps crashing, is infested with adware, or can't get to the Net, we'll help you fix it. |
PC World
September 25, 2006
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Vanquish Still More Windows Annoyances These eight tricks should improve your Windows experience. |
PC World
December 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Emergency Boot CDs for PCs Without Floppy Drives What to do when XP or 2000 won't boot and your PC doesn't have a floppy drive... Copy device drivers from your PC to CD... Safeguard files and folders... Make the most of Windows slow-ups... |
PC World
September 2004
Lincoln Spector |
PC Safety Toolbox--Five Steps to Protecting Your System The ins and outs of backing up, defragging, defending against intruders, and creating an emergency boot disk. |
PC World
October 24, 2007
Steve Bass |
Got XP Annoyances? Try These Four Smart Fixes for Windows Woes Stop boot-up hiccups, zap folders that keep popping up, make Windows Explorer more reliable. |
PC World
June 2003
Michael Desmond |
How to Troubleshoot the Worst PC Disasters Vanishing files? Flaky connections? Don't panic! Here's what to do when technology turns evil. |
PC World
January 2004
Lincoln Spector |
Protect Yourself Against Application Sneak Attacks Bring back lost private folders; get a fresh start for System Restore; save data from a corrupted file. |
PC World
January 2003
Kirk Steers |
Hardware Tips: A Finger on the PC Pulse Use Windows's System Monitor utility to track your computer's performance... extend your monitor's longevity... check hardware's compatibility with Windows XP. |
