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Getting Started in Digital Photography

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 19:00
Here's how to choose a camera and an image editor, along with important tips to help you begin taking great photos.


Choose an Event Date That Works for Everyone

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 17:22
WhichDateWorks.com takes the hassle out of getting everyone in your group to agree on a date that, well, works.


How Not to Shut Down Your Laptop, and Other Tips

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 14:12
Here's how to avoid mucking up Windows, why you should use Hibernate and not Sleep, and info on a Web service that could save your life.


8 Creative Weekend Printer Projects

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 22:43
Think printers are just for spitting out business reports and family photos? Here are eight exciting ways that you can organize your life, decorate your space, and beat boredom--all with an inkjet printer.


Verizon LTE: A Wireless Broadband FAQ

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 15:12
With Verizon touting 4G wireless speeds faster that most wired broadband connections, here's what potential customers need to know about LTE.


How Not to Shut Down Your PC

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 14:24
Are you committing one of the cardinal sins of Windows shutdowns? Take your finger off the power button!


Caring for Your Laptop

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 08:51
Jeremy Sutherland wants advice on keeping his laptop healthy.


Taking Good Concert Photos

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 02:00
How to capture great photos at a musical performance.


Fact or Fiction? 8 HDTV Myths Demystified

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 19:00
HDTV shopping is fraught with complexity, confusion, and potential pitfalls. We sort through eight of the most confounding HD concepts to help you avoid the hokum and buy with confidence.


Create the World's Fastest, Easiest, Cheapest, and Best iPhone Stand

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 11:14
It's perfect in a pinch, and it works with everything: Android phones, iPods, Zunes, you name it.


Lose the Trojan

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 08:44
Deb asked the Answer Line forum how she can remove a Trojan from an infected .dll file.


Learn Everything You Need to Know About Twitter

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 12:36
A free 40-page guide explains the service from soup to nuts, including why it's actually worth your time.


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Thu, 03/04/2010 - 12:36

Start Your Own Internet Radio Station for Free

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 19:04
Always wanted to be a DJ or radio host? No more excuses--here's how to start your own radio station online without spending a dime.


Make Windows 7 Look Like a Commodore 64

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:45
Tired of the glitz and glamour of your brand-new OS? Take it back to the good old days with our Commodore 64 theme for Windows 7.


Erase Internet Explorer 8's Browsing History

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 10:46
A reader has trouble removing IE's trail of breadcrumbs. Here's how to erase your history--and browse without leaving one at all.


Revo Uninstaller and x64

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 08:34
Jim Dillon heard conflicting views on whether Revo Uninstaller works with x64 versions of Windows


Dial2Do: Hands-Free E-Mail, Texting, and More

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 23:12
This awesome services turns your spoken words into text messages, calendar entries, Facebook updates--you name it. It's hands-free heaven.


Free Explorer App, Firefox Toolbar, Touchpad Tamer

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 14:34
Simplify your computing life with free tools: Windows Double Explorer, Multirow Bookmarks Toolbar, and TouchFreeze.


Bugs and Fixes: Google Attack Based on Unpatched IE Flaw

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 19:02
Close the hole used by Chinese hackers. Plus: An essential Adobe update.