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June 2005
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October 2005
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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. |
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April 2001
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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... |
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March 16, 2000
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PC Troubleshooting FAQ Your machine's misbehaving? Try these solutions for some common PC woes. |
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July 2002
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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... |
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January 2006
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Gunk Busters! Get your PC running like new with these easy tips for clearing the crud out of Windows, applications, and hardware. |
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Virtual Memory Low--What to Do? Some tips on how to fix the virtual memory when it is too low. |
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September 2005
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Windows 2000 FAQ We solve 20 of the most vexing problems with Windows 2000... |
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July 2005
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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... |
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February 2001
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March 2004
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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. |
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September 25, 2006
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Windows Tips: Vanquish Still More Windows Annoyances These eight tricks should improve your Windows experience. |
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Stay Secure on a Public PC A few quick clicks and keystrokes will keep you safe when using a public terminal. |
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March 2005
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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. |
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April 2006
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Take Charge of What Web Sites Know About You Control cookies, clear your download history, and take other steps to keep snoops off your online trail. |
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October 21, 2008
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June 2003
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How to Troubleshoot the Worst PC Disasters Vanishing files? Flaky connections? Don't panic! Here's what to do when technology turns evil. |
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October 11, 2006
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Hacking XP Eleven hacks that can get your computer running faster, increase your productivity, and make Windows XP just a little less annoying than it was before you read this story. |
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August 19, 2003
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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. |
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December 2004
Lincoln Spector |
What's Pushing My CPU Into the Danger Zone? Find the cause of a CPU slowdown via Windows' Task Manager... Can't Change IE Settings... Check Those Floppies... |
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November 2004
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Clean Up What a Messy Uninstall Leaves Behind Eliminate a deleted application's remaining pieces... Streamline your startup... Get missing Web images to show... etc. |
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November 25, 2007
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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. |
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July 25, 2007
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Shift Any Version of Windows Into High Gear Use the OS's own tools to maximize your PC's performance without spending a dime. |
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June 1, 2005
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Top Tips & Tricks For Windows Windows XP tips that will help you solve nagging problems, make Windows suit your style better, make you more safe and secure, help you cooperate with multiple users, and improve performance when you're on the go with a laptop. |
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August 2004
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Complete PC Preventive Maintenance Guide Help your computer live longer, perform better, and avoid debilitating crashes. |
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February 2001
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February 27, 2007
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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. |
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July 2004
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Why All the Problems Shutting Down My PC? Fix faulty Windows shutdowns... Undo a dual-boot setup... Share Outlook data across a network... |
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April 2005
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November 6, 2006
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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
October 23, 2006
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Hassle-Free PC: Smart Fixes for Audio and Video Hassles Record any audio stream, fix Windows AutoPlay, and save Internet videos. |
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November 2001
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Hardware Tips: Keep PC Data Safe From Prying Eyes--And Fingers Protect your PC with a CMOS password and a cover lock, help your printer handle large graphics over a slow connection... |
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July 24, 2006
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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. |
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November 2, 2005
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September 2004
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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. |
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June 2002
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February 2004
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May 2001
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October 2002
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March 2004
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August 22, 2001
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Clean Up and Speed Up That Sluggish PC Tips, from cleaning your hard drive to viewing the Milky Way... |
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March 1, 2000
Matt Lake |
Windows 2000: Tips for New Arrivals What is it with Windows 2000? At first glance, it looks like Windows 98 or 95--same old Start menu, Recycle Bin, and Task bar. But as you spend more time with it, little differences in looks and functions crop up. |
PC World
May 24, 2007
Christopher Null |
How to Survive the Worst PC Disasters Can't get your PC to boot? Or just sent your boss a really embarrassing e-mail? Here's how to recover from these and ten other potential catastrophes. |
