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How-To

Clean a Clogged Port

Port openings can get dirty. Here's how to clean them.

By Zack Stern15 years ago

How-To

Remove a Mini-CD from a Slot-Loading Drive

Some irregular CDs can get stuck. Here's how to get one out.

By Zack Stern15 years ago

How-To

Reseat Loose Components

Moving a PC can loosen internal components. You can fix that.

By Zack Stern15 years ago

How-To

Clean a Spill on a Laptop

By working fast, you can save your laptop from the effects of a coffee spill.

By Zack Stern15 years ago

How-To

Dry a Submerged Phone

So your phone got all wet? You might be able to rescue it. Here's how.

By Zack Stern15 years ago

How-To

Revive a Stuck LCD Pixel

A frozen, unresponsive pixel can drive you crazy. These tricks may fix it.

By Zack Stern15 years ago

How-To

Replace an iPod Battery

If the battery runs down, you can replace it yourself.

By Zack Stern15 years ago

How-To

Heal Your Hardware

PC won't boot? Dead battery in your iPod? Water in your cell phone? Don't scrap your broken tech. Fix it yourself with our step-by-step repair guide.

By Zack Stern15 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

Mobile Computing

Using a Mobile Phone Overseas

Follow these tips to save money when you travel abroad with your Apple iPhone or other mobile phone.

By James A. Martin15 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

The Cost Cutter

Keep Your PBX, But Save With SIP Phone Calls

SIP hardware can often interface with medium- and large-company PBX systems, letting you quickly shift to less-expensive VoIP service.

By Zack Stern15 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

Mobile Computing

Recharging Laptops, Netbooks, Gadgets Abroad

Here's what you need to know if you're traveling with a laptop, netbook, GPS device, or other portable gadget.

By James A. Martin15 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

How-To

Why You Should Use Sleep Mode

The instant-on dream is practically here, and it doesn't use a lot of extra power.

By Jason Cross15 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

Hassle-Free PC

Automate TV Show Downloads

ShowRSS aggregates TV-show RSS feeds for easy addition to your BitTorrent client. It filters out duplicates, too.

By Rick Broida15 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

How-To

How to Boost Your Gadget’s Battery Life

Sick of running out of juice at the worst possible moment? Here's how to squeeze every last drop out of your gadgets' batteries and charge them up quickly and conveniently.

By PC World Video15 years ago

Answer Line

How Many User Accounts Do I Need and of What Kind?

Rroberto18 asked the Answer Line forum about administrator, regular, and guest user accounts

By Lincoln Spector15 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

How-To

What do you do when your laptop won't turn off? And how can you fix sticky, broken keys? Rick Broida has the answers.

By Rick Broida15 years ago

Net Work

Manage iPhones With Exchange

The Apple iPhone may now be the easiest smartphone to support in the office. Here's how.

By Michael Scalisi15 years ago

Hassle-Free PC

Why Won’t My Laptop’s Power LED Turn Off?

A blinking power button doesn't necessarily indicate a problem. In fact, it might be a normal function.

By Rick Broida15 years ago

Answer Line

Change the Text Color for Desktop Icons

Judy Port wants to change the text color in desktop icon captions

By Lincoln Spector15 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

The Cost Cutter

Cheap Website Themes Are Ready Out-of-the-Box

ThemeForest lets you buy, download, and build simple CMS-based sites in less than an hour.

By Zack Stern15 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

YouTube Expert Tips: Easier Ways to Enjoy Web Videos

Become a master YouTuber by learning these tips and tricks. You'll soon be wasting more time than ever at the popular video-sharing site.

By Adam Pash15 years ago

How-To

Wikipedia Expert Tips: How to Keep the Facts at Your Fingertips

Wikipedia has become an extremely valuable Web resource. Make it work even harder for you with these simple tricks.

By PCWorld Staff15 years ago

How-To

MapQuest Expert Tips: How to Get Where You’re Going–and Have Fun Along the Way

MapQuest offers a lot more than just maps and directions. Use these built-in tools to make your travels faster, less expensive, and more enjoyable.

By Adam Pash15 years ago

How-To

iTunes Expert Tips: How-To Organize and Manage Your Music

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.

By Adam Pash15 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

How-To

Gmail Expert Tips: How to Tame Your Inbox

For many people, Google's search-based approach has made managing e-mail a lot easier. These tips, tricks, and shortcuts will make working with it–and Google Calendar–even easier.

By Adam Pash15 years ago

How-To

Flickr Expert Tips: How to Make the Photo Site Work for You

Managing and sharing your photos at Flickr will become easier and more fun with these tips and tricks.

By Adam Pash15 years ago