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5 Habits for Greener Computing
PC World Articles - April 19, 2008
Want to save power, paper, printer ink, and--oh, yeah--the earth, too? These simple hints will make your computing life more eco-friendly--and cheaper.
The Birth of the Optimized PC
Digital Trends Talk Backs - April 9, 2008
It is April which means we are fast approaching Dad’s and Grad’s buying season and for some of you it will be time for a new PC and, given trends, most of you will probably be getting laptops.Life has historically sucked for laptop users ...
Build Your Own High-Def PC
PC World Articles - March 21, 2008
If you've been dreaming of the ultimate high-definition computer, why not take matters into your own hands? We show you how to pick the hottest components and create the multimedia system of your dreams.
25 Questions, 25 Answers
PC World Articles - January 28, 2008
How can you make Vista less annoying? Or back up your data easily? Or preserve your pricey new HDTV's picture? We've got solutions for these and 22 other common tech conundrums.
Play HD Movies on (Almost) Any PC
PC World Articles - January 4, 2008
We look at the minimum requirements for playing high-definition video on a PC--using two basic hardware configurations, five different graphics boards, and a CPU speed that we gradually decreased while watching for signs of compromised playback.
Save Money by Watching the Watts
PC World Articles - December 29, 2007
Monitoring the power that my gadgets suck up, and making a few changes, helped me to be greener--and cut my bills.
How to Be a Tech Hero...And Incredibly Popular
PC World Articles - November 14, 2007
When something goes wrong with your girlfriend's computer, you're the one she calls. So here's how to impress her and have some fun doing it.
Got XP Annoyances? Try These Four Smart Fixes for Windows Woes
PC World Articles - October 24, 2007
Stop boot-up hiccups, zap folders that keep popping up, make Windows Explorer more reliable.
Quick PC Fixes
PC World Articles - October 9, 2007
Swift and easy cures for unwieldy Start menus, virus-infected USB drives, and five other PC problems.
Reduce Your PC's Power and Operating Costs
PC World Articles - September 26, 2007
A few simple tweaks to the BIOS and to Windows' power settings can cut your PC power bill by more than half.
Junkbusters!
PC World Articles - September 19, 2007
New PCs come littered with demoware and ads you never asked for. Does all that stuff affect performance? You bet. Here's how to get rid of the crud--or avoid it in the first place.
Fix Mom's PC From Your Home or Office
PC World Articles - August 20, 2007
Here's how to repair another system using remote control software.
Shift Any Version of Windows Into High Gear
PC World Articles - July 25, 2007
Use the OS's own tools to maximize your PC's performance without spending a dime.
Replace Your CPU
PC World Articles - July 23, 2007
A processor upgrade can breathe new life into your old PC.
35 Things Every PC User Should Know
PC World Articles - January 29, 2007
Want to speed up your broadband connection? Diagnose mysterious crashes? Move massive files across the Internet? Sooner or later, you will--and you'll find step-by-step instructions for these and other common PC tasks right here.

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