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Securely Wipe a Dead Hard Drive
PC World Articles - 13 hours ago
Dwma needs to return a dead hard drive to the manufacturer. Is there a way to first remove sensitive data?
Pros and Cons of Windows 7 Security
PC World Articles - November 23, 2009
Windows 7 is the most secure version to date of Microsoft's flagship desktop operating system, but its not perfect. Here are some of the ups and downs of Windows 7 security.
Migrating to Windows 7: Final Touches
PC World Articles - November 17, 2009
Now that we've installed Windows 7 on a new partition, it's time to copy over iTunes files and important data.
Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly, Part 7: Everything Else
PC World Articles - November 11, 2009
Ready for the rest of your move? It's time to copy your everyday data from old partition to new.
Six Ways to Botch Your Backups
PC World Articles - October 29, 2009
Want to lose all your data and sink your business? Follow these six simple rules.
Refresh Firefox Tabs Automatically
PC World Articles - October 28, 2009
Tired of hitting the Refresh button every time you want to, say, update an auction listing? This extension will do it for you.
Synchronize Your Data With Multiple PCs, Macs, and Mobile Devices
PC World Articles - October 27, 2009
Gone are the days of carrying important files on optical discs and thumb drives. Here are some easy ways to synchronize your files across multiple platforms.
Protect Your PC From Sudden Power Outages
PC World Articles - October 22, 2009
You never know when the lights will go out, taking your data--and perhaps even your entire PC--with them. An inexpensive battery-backup can save the day.
Fix a Corrupt Outlook Profile
PC World Articles - October 20, 2009
Step one: don't panic! It's scary when Outlook won't run and gives you nothing but cryptic error messages, but there may be a fairly simple fix.
A Guide to Windows 7 Security
PC World Articles - October 18, 2009
Lock down your PC, protect your data, and safeguard your network with Windows 7's security tools.
Keep Your Firefox Plugins Up to Date
PC World Articles - October 14, 2009
A fast and easy Mozilla site makes it a snap to make sure your browser's Plugins (not extensions) are current.
Smartphone App Stores Compared
Digital Trends Features - September 29, 2009
If a building is only as good as its foundation, then a smartphone is only as good as its app store. Even as manufacturers continue to stack their handsets with YouTube support, instant messaging, and other essentials right out of the box, the featur...
Protect Your Privacy on Facebook and Twitter
PC World Articles - September 24, 2009
Here's how to safeguard your identity and your personal data in the age of the social Web.
Which Updates Should I Install?
PC World Articles - September 21, 2009
When Dick McGraw checks Windows Update, he wonders which patches he should download and install
Fixes for Windows Annoyances: Auto Reboots, Mysterious Errors
PC World Articles - September 15, 2009
Stop Windows from rebooting after updates, view really old files in current Office apps, and more.