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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.
Practical Advice for Laptops and Desktops
PC World Articles - November 10, 2009
Standby vs. hibernate mode, the wonders of uninterruptible power supplies, and the oft-ignored (and useful) Windows key.
Free Downloads Make Your Computing Life Easier
PC World Articles - October 20, 2009
These free apps add a launcher to your cursor, organize your desktop--and help you save money on printer ink and toner.
Organize Your Desktop Icons with Fences
PC World Articles - October 13, 2009
Stardock's fantastic free utility makes it a snap to arrange your apps, shortcuts, folders, and other desktop clutter.
Back Up the Desktop and IE Favorites
PC World Articles - October 2, 2009
Julie Darrigan wants to back up her desktop and her Internet Explorer favorites
Fall Video Game Preview 2009
Digital Trends Features - September 18, 2009
The holidays are almost here, and you know what that means – we can feel our thumbs tingling already. Thank an impending deluge of high-profile fall PC and video game releases, which signal the end of the industry’s annual summer drought....
Open Old Microsoft Publisher Files in Other Programs
PC World Articles - September 15, 2009
Free Web service Zamzar can turn Publisher files into Word documents, PDFs, HTML pages, and loads of other formats.
Add a Desktop Dictionary to Ubuntu
PC World Articles - September 3, 2009
This simple little hack turns the Googlizer applet into a handy desktop dictionary.
Listen to Music Anywhere
Digital Trends Guides - September 3, 2009
Taking your music with you used to be as easy as popping the cassette out of your home tape player and into your car, boombox, or Walkman. Not so any more. Though the rise of the MP3 has made it possible to download albums in seconds, share them with...
Restore Desktop Icon Caption Color
PC World Articles - August 28, 2009
Dan Redman changed his desktop icon font color; now he wants to change it back
7 Backup Strategies for Your Data, Multimedia, and System Files
PC World Articles - August 25, 2009
Nobody likes backing up, but one day, it'll save your bacon. Here are the most efficient methods of protecting your stuff, no matter what your situation.
Clean a Dusty PC
PC World Articles - August 23, 2009
Grime can build up in a desktop PC. Here's how to clean the case.
Change the Text Color for Desktop Icons
PC World Articles - August 3, 2009
Judy Port wants to change the text color in desktop icon captions
iTunes How-To: Expert Tips for Organizing Your Music
PC World Articles - July 20, 2009
On the strength of the iPod and iPhone, the iTunes desktop media manager has become ubiquitous, so you might as well learn to use it well. These tips will help.
Customize Your Windows Desktop
PC World Articles - June 30, 2009
Learn how to reposition the taskbar, resize your icons, and save your desktop layout.