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Lock Down Your PC Hackers. Spammers. Even rogue coworkers and employees. How can you keep the bad guys out and the good data in? Safeguard your system's perimeter with these 29 beyond-the-basics security steps.   |
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July 13, 2004
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September 2002
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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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March 23, 2009
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Making Console Gaming Safer for Kids Many of us are aware of the trouble a child can get into while using a PC. But have you considered how to make the console gaming experience safer? |
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April 18, 2007
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March 22, 2007
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March 2004
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December 2005
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November 2, 2005
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Maximum Security: 94 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Dozens of our best security tips and pointers, broken down by category: system, networking and wireless, e-mail, Web surfing, malware, and mobile. |
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 Magazine
December 22, 2004
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Make the Most of Your New PC You're the proud owner of a new computer. Now what? Whether you're a novice or an old hand, we have 41 tips and tricks to help you make the most of your computing experience. |
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March 1, 2000
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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. |
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June 2006
Scott Dunn |
Security Is Up to You: Perfect Your Passwords Set up strong password policies for your PC's users... A freeware tool can give you greater control over passwords and more. |
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April 2006
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Windows Hacks: Vista Comes Into View Our hands-on, in-depth preview of XP's successor, Windows Vista. |
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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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March 20, 2007
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The Simple Way to Keep Your Private Files Private Make encrypted files stand out, control access to secure files, and a freebie turns folders invisible. |
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November 25, 2007
Scott Dunn |
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PC World
May 2003
Stan Miastkowski |
New Tricks for an Old PC When you buy a new PC, instead of dumping the old one, consider using it as a network file server, network print server, or Internet connection sharing point. |
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January 10, 2007
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Stream Music Wirelessly with WMP11 Since the MP3 revolution it's easier to collect all of your music on your computer. Here's how to listen to music in different rooms. |
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August 3, 2004 |
Keep Your PC Safe Learn to wield your firewall, antivirus, and antispyware tools expertly; don't give up your PC without a fight. |
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
May 2004
Lincoln Spector |
What to Do When Network PCs Don't See Eye to Eye Steps for debugging a small home network. |
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November 30, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
Managing Password Manager How to prevent the Password Manager from automatically entering a password within Firefox after you have given it permission to do so. |
PC World
February 2004
Lincoln Spector |
How Do I Keep Other People Off My PC? Use these tricks and tools to protect your files. Plus, automate PC shutdown, find out how much laser-printer memory you need, and update XP's Start menu. |
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529 Computing Tips Multimedia, mobility, business, and computing solutions to maximize your digital life. |
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April 19, 2006
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Why You Want Vista Now! Microsoft Windows Vista will be available to businesses in November and consumers in January, so why order it now? Because it's more fun being the first to get the latest technology. Here is what to expect from the new software. |
PC World
July 2003
Scott Dunn |
Password-Protect Your Sensitive Files and Folders Keep files private in XP and Me by compressing their folders... the last word on killing Messenger in XP Home. |
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June 1, 2008
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Server Starter Guide Setting up your first server isn't too difficult, but it does require some forethought and planning. |
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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
April 2003
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Take the Shortcut Route to Instant File Backups Easily back up your files after you finish working on them... restore the Change Passwords panel... hide specific file extensions. |
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
February 2003
Knorr & Waring |
Wireless Networks That Do More Want to share connections, devices, and entertainment? Here's what to buy and how to use it securely and reliably. |
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November 2002
Scott Dunn |
The Insider's Guide to Fixing Windows You don't have to bend to Windows' will -- just follow our tips to shape it to your liking. |
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
November 22, 2006
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Everything You Need to Know About Windows Vista It's big, it's ambitious, and it's (finally) here. We give you the bottom line on what Vista does better than XP, where it needs improvement and how to perform the upgrade, step-by-step. |
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September 14, 2001
Gregg Keizer |
Windows 2000 FAQ We solve 20 of the most vexing problems with Windows 2000... |
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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... |
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January 18, 2010
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Child-Proof Your Computer These applications let you take complete control of the computer to protect your youngest kids from online dangers while also protecting your important files from your kids as they learn about computers. |
PC Magazine
July 27, 2005
Michael J. Miller |
Hands On with Windows Vista Beta 1 Though still a work in progress, this major Windows revise includes numerous semi-invisible changes that could turn out be very important to end users. |
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November 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Internet Tips: Lock Out Internet Pests, Lock In Network Security Enhance your wireless network's security; safely share files; block spam in Outlook cooperatively. |
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January 1, 2008
David A. Karp |
Vista Log-In Hacks Some cool features take effect before the OS even boots. |
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November 30, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
Where Does IE Store Passwords? The saved user ID/password pairs in Internet Explorer are stored in the Registry under a key whose default permission settings make it inaccessible to all users, even the user to whom the passwords belong. |
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
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
April 5, 2006
Scott Dunn |
Why Wait for Vista? Free and low-cost add-ons deliver Vista's features to your current XP system. |
PC World
May 24, 2007 |
10 Fast Fixes for Nagging PC Problems These common snags won't make a brick of your PC, but they're frustrating, annoying, and real productivity drains. Here's how to solve them. |
PC Magazine
November 30, 2006
Larry Seltzer |
Vista at Work What your business needs to know to make the switch. |
PC World
November 2001
Kirk Steers |
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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May 30, 2007
Jamie Lendino |
Share Your Media Safely Sharing information is germane to business but it must be done safely. Here are four ways to ensure that the only thing you transfer to a colleague is data. |
