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Linux Line
Add a Desktop Dictionary to Ubuntu
This simple little hack turns the Googlizer applet into a handy desktop dictionary.
By Keir Thomas15 years ago
How-To
Pimp My Browser: How to Get the Most Out of Firefox
Jazz up Firefox with these tips and tricks, and get Mozilla's browser working for you.
By Chris Brandrick15 years ago
Answer Line
What is Antivirus 2010?
Lonerlady asked the Answer Line forum about this very insistent program
By Lincoln Spector15 years ago
How-To
Geek 101: A Graphics Card Primer
Are graphics options confusing? Don't know how much graphics card you need? Start here.
By Jason Cross15 years ago
Hassle-Free PC
Turn an Old Floppy Into a Password Safe
If you're handy with a glue stick, you can put an unused 3.5-inch disk to good use as a "fake rock."
By Rick Broida15 years ago
How-To
Take Your Work Into the Cloud With a Web OS
Web-based computers let you work on your files from any device without having to carry anything with you.
By Robert Strohmeyer15 years ago
Answer Line
Avoid Windows Encryption
Belialxyn asked the Answer Line forum how to retrieve encrypted files after reinstalling Windows
By Lincoln Spector15 years ago
How-To
No App Store, No Cry: Great Apps You’ll Get Only By Jailbreaking Your iPhone
There truly is an app for just about everything on the iPhone. Well, everything that Apple approves of anyway. Here are some of the best apps you'll never see on the App Store.
By Mike Keller15 years ago
Mobile Computing
High-Speed Internet on a Plane: Where to Find It
Which airlines are most likely to keep you connected in the sky? Find out in our update.
By James A. Martin15 years ago
How-To
7 Backup Strategies for Your Data, Multimedia, and System Files
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.
By Lincoln Spector15 years ago
How-To
Is Your PC Bot-Infested? Here’s How to Tell
Botnets are big, bad, and widespread — but if your system is infected, you can take several simple steps to clean it and stay safe.
By Robert Vamosi15 years ago
Answer Line
Back Up, Restore, and Migrate Firefox
Bobbyd asked the Answer Line forum the best way to back up and restore Firefox bookmarks and settings
By Lincoln Spector15 years ago
Net Work
The Art of Creating Strong Passwords
When it comes to password strength, educating users is just as important as enforcing policies.
By Michael Scalisi15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Access Server-Hosted Windows Applications Anywhere
Cloud-based, virtual applications can run PCs and smartphones, improving your connectivity, shifting costs from up-front to monthly, and streamlining software maintenance work.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
Answer Line
Managing the Same E-mail Inbox on Two Computers
Larry Howlett wants to know why e-mail he downloads on one PC doesn't show up on the other
By Lincoln Spector15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Flight Delay Predictor Saves Airport Time and Hassle
FlightCaster predicts if your flight will be on time even before the airlines know if there's a delay.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
How-To
Get More From Your Mouse
Use your mouse wheel to scroll tabs in Office and open new tabs in Firefox–plus, never double-click again.
By Rick Broida15 years ago
Answer Line
Applications on a Flash Drive
Joseph Mott wants to put Microsoft Office onto a flash drive
By Lincoln Spector15 years ago
BizFeed
Hands On With USAA’s iPhone Check Deposits
With clear pictures of legible checks, iPhone software lets USAA members deposit anywhere.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
How-To
Tips for Windows 7, Word 2007, and More
Tweak Windows and Word settings to suit your needs, switch to full-screen view, and streamline Windows patches.
By Rick Broida15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Phone Answering Service Pays Back in Time
FonGenie offers retail customers prompts for frequently asked questions so you don't have to be interrupted by basic calls.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Slice Online Order-Fulfillment Hassles and Spending
Shipwire manages your physical goods in many warehouses, saving shipping costs and speeding up order delivery.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
Net Work
Beef Up Your Small Business IT With Virtualization
Virtualization is often seen as a feature of fancy, big-budget data centers, unfit for mom-and-pop businesses. But that's not an accurate perception.
By Michael Scalisi15 years ago
How-To
How to Resurrect a Crashed Hard Drive
Recover data using the freezer and Frisbee tricks and more.
By PC World Video15 years ago
How-To
Save $100: Replace Windows 7 Professional’s Big Features with Freeware!
Are you stuck between Windows 7's $200 Windows Home Premium and $300 Professional versions? Here's how you can get Professional's best features… for free!
By David Murphy15 years ago
Hassle-Free PC
Update Your Facebook Status Via SMS
If you know how to send a text message, you can update Facebook without a PC.
By Rick Broida15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Google Voice Rejected on iPhone, Get BlackBerry Version Now
Apple may have denied iPhone users the Google Voice app, but the BlackBerry audience can download it now.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
How-To
Be More Productive in Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to turn off new message alerts, tweak e-mail subject lines, access Twitter from within Outlook, and add a spell checker.
By Rick Broida15 years ago
Answer Line
More on Image Backups
Mike Bell asked the Answer Line forum what an image backup actually backs up; I offer more advice than he asked for
By Lincoln Spector15 years ago
Hassle-Free PC
Use Outlook to Access Your Twitter Account
Free plug-in TwInbox gives you a full-featured Twitter client right inside Outlook.
By Rick Broida15 years ago
How-To
How to Learn Anything on the Web
Looking to start a business, get a degree, or learn Michael Jackson's Thriller dance? The Web has a class, video, or tutorial to help you do it. Here's where to get started.
By Yardena Arar15 years ago
How-To
Bugs and Fixes: Grab an Essential Fix for Internet Explorer
Plus: Close serious holes in Office, Reader, Shockwave, and Firefox.
By Erik Larkin15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Online Phone System Gives Cheap and Free Features
Sipgate slices international call costs when traveling and improves your mobility, ringing one number across different phone lines.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
Answer Line
What Size External Drive?
Carperl asked the Answer Line forum what size external hard drive he should buy for backup
By Lincoln Spector15 years ago
Hassle-Free PC
Modify the Subject Lines of Archived Outlook E-Mail
If you routinely save messages for future reference, there's an easy way to change the subject line so you can more easily recognize the content.
By Rick Broida15 years ago
Hassle-Free PC
Turn Off Outlook’s New-Message Alerts
It may sound crazy, but there's something to be said for not getting interrupted by new-mail notifications every five minutes.
By Rick Broida15 years ago
How-To
Google Expert Tips: How to Find Anything Fast
Google catalogs an immense amount of data from all over the Web. These tools will help you find and organize just what you want, just how you want it.
By Adam Pash15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Know Your Software to Make the Most of Your Time
Online video tutorials from Lynda.com can pay you back by boosting employee efficiency.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
Mobile Computing
Pay-as-You-Go Internet
Spending a chunk of time away this summer? The first thing to figure out in creating a virtual office is how you'll get affordable, fast Internet access.
By James A. Martin15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Don’t Wait for Office 2010–Get Free Online Productivity Apps Now
Microsoft Office 2010 will include browser-based apps, but you can tap into Zoho's suite today.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Online Business Server Saves With Monthly Billing
Instead of buying into a full Exchange Server system, InfoStreet's hosted alternatives give similar functionality with a monthly fee.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
How-To
Promote Your Business With Online Video
Put your business in front of more customers on the Web–for free–with the power and reach of Internet video.
By By Alfred Poor15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Save Money with Per-Minute Cloud-Computing Billing
CloudLayer per-minute billing can avoid waste if you only need cloud services on occasion.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
The Cost Cutter
Be Everywhere At Once With Remote Access Software
Techinline lets you troubleshoot remote PCs, trimming the cost of just walking down a hall to flying across the country.
By Zack Stern15 years ago
How-To
Get Started With Virtualization
Here are eight tips to help put virtualization to work in your business.
By David Coursey15 years ago
Answer Line
Insert a Copyright From the Keyboard
BooBoo asked the Answer Line forum how to easily insert the copyright symbol (©)
By Lincoln Spector15 years ago
Hassle-Free PC
Fix the iTunes ‘Session Timeout’ Error
If iTunes is constantly telling you your session has 'timed out,' you can fix it by syncing your system clock. Yes, your system clock.
By Rick Broida15 years ago
Hassle-Free PC
Highlight and Mark Up Web Pages with WebNotes
Dragging a yellow highlighter across your monitor: not a good idea. WebNotes lets you highlight Web pages and restores those highlights when you revisit the pages later on.
By Rick Broida15 years ago
How-To
Firmware and You: A Comprehensive Guide to Updating Your Hardware
Did you know that you can update your hardware without having to buy anything new? An easy-to-perform firmware update can add functionality, stability, and features.
By David Murphy15 years ago
Net Work
Better Business Endpoint Security Solutions
Integrated security suites make endpoint security simpler and more effective.
By David Strom15 years ago
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