PC World Tips
Tips, tweaks, and how-to's that will help you get the most out of your PC hardware and software.
Updated: 16 hours 45 min ago
How to Record Streaming Audio
Want to revisit your favorite Internet-radio memories? Here’s how to record streaming audio on your PC.
Internet radio - Streaming media - Arts - Radio - Music
Internet radio - Streaming media - Arts - Radio - Music
Battling Desktops
Al Gruber asked why he appears to have two different desktops--the PC’s default screen and a Windows Explorer location.
Windows Explorer - Microsoft Windows - Windows - Shareware - Utilities
Windows Explorer - Microsoft Windows - Windows - Shareware - Utilities
Remove the 'Test Mode' Watermark from Windows 7
If Windows is suddenly throwing you this weird watermark curveball, fear not: it's pretty easy to knock outta the OS park.
Microsoft Windows - Windows 7 - Operating system - FAQs Help and Tutorials - Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows - Windows 7 - Operating system - FAQs Help and Tutorials - Windows Vista
How to Get Started With a Blade System
Is a blade server right for your small business? Here are the factors to consider if your company is looking at blade technology.
Business - Small business - Blade server - Hewlett-Packard - Server
Business - Small business - Blade server - Hewlett-Packard - Server
How to Install Apps With Ubuntu Software Center
With Ubuntu Software Center you can easily find, browse and install your choice of thousands of great open source software apps. Here's how.
Open source - Ubuntu - Ubuntu Software Center - Linux - Operating Systems
Open source - Ubuntu - Ubuntu Software Center - Linux - Operating Systems
Disable Your Laptop's Touchpad While You Type, Windows 7 Edition
If you're a Windows 7 user, here's a utility that should solve the maddening problem of accidental touchpad swipes. And it's free!
Windows 7 - Touchpad - Microsoft Windows - Windows - Operating Systems
Windows 7 - Touchpad - Microsoft Windows - Windows - Operating Systems
11 Must-Have Android Apps for Business
Among all the Android apps pouring into Google's Market, here are a few particularly notable gems for businesses.
Google - Android - Search - Apps - Search Engines
Google - Android - Search - Apps - Search Engines
Atari 2600 Teardown: What’s Inside Your Old Console?
What's inside that old Atari 2600 of yours? Have a look at this Reagan-era console, courtesy of the folks at iFixit.
Atari 2600 - Video game - Atari - Games - iFixit
Atari 2600 - Video game - Atari - Games - iFixit
Keep Your PC Awake, Install Apps Fast, and More--for Free
Free apps and services keep your computer awake while it's idle, download and install apps all at once, and give you a real Facebook Dislike button.
Facebook - Personal computer - Social network - Free - Online Communities
Facebook - Personal computer - Social network - Free - Online Communities
Fix a Windows 7 System That Randomly Freezes
Stop tearing out your hair. The solution to your random lockups might be as simple as a new hotfix issued by Microsoft.
Microsoft - Hotfix - Operating system - Windows Server 2008 R2 - Business
Microsoft - Hotfix - Operating system - Windows Server 2008 R2 - Business
Update the Firmware On Your HDTV, Camera, Smartphone, PC, and More
Software updates aren't just for PCs any more. Here's how to fix bugs and add new features to your existing hardware with a few easy patches.
Hardware - Personal computer - High-definition television - Smartphone - Handhelds
Hardware - Personal computer - High-definition television - Smartphone - Handhelds
Frequently Asked Photo Questions for August
Dave answers questions about free high dynamic range software, formatting memory cards, selling photos online, and more.
High dynamic range imaging - Photography - Arts - Techniques and Styles - Adobe Photoshop
High dynamic range imaging - Photography - Arts - Techniques and Styles - Adobe Photoshop
Five Reasons Linux Beats Windows for Servers
If you're trying to choose an operating system for your next server, look no further than Linux for a solution that will fit all your business's needs.
Linux - Operating system - Server - Business - Articles
Linux - Operating system - Server - Business - Articles
Fix Internet Explorer Favorites Screwed Up By My Earlier Tip
My bad! A tip on restoring the classic All Programs menu in Windows 7 had unexpected consequences. Here's how to reverse the process.
Internet Explorer - Windows 7 - Windows - Clients - WWW
Internet Explorer - Windows 7 - Windows - Clients - WWW
Very Slow PC
Every now and then, Odoc’s PC slows down to a crawl. He asked the Answer Line forum for advice.
Video Games - Games - London - Pub Crawls - Restaurants and Bars
Video Games - Games - London - Pub Crawls - Restaurants and Bars
How to Choose a Desktop Linux Distribution
Which flavor of Linux is best for your business? Here are five key considerations to guide your choice.
Operating system - Linux distribution - Linux - Distributions - Open source
Operating system - Linux distribution - Linux - Distributions - Open source
Older Software in Windows 7
Bill Hullender wants to upgrade to Windows 7. He asked the Answer Line forum if his XP software will still work.
Windows 7 - Windows XP - Operating system - Microsoft Windows - Windows
Windows 7 - Windows XP - Operating system - Microsoft Windows - Windows
Solve Internet Explorer 6 Problems--By Ditching Internet Explorer 6
This decade-old browser is a feature-strapped security risk. Unless you absolutely positively need it for work, there's no excuse for not upgrading.
Internet Explorer - Browsers - Clients - WWW - Windows
Internet Explorer - Browsers - Clients - WWW - Windows
RAM Upgrade Advice
Cbs326 asked the Desktops forum for advice about upgrading a PC’s memory
Random-access memory - Hardware - Components - Memory - FAQs Help and Tutorials
Random-access memory - Hardware - Components - Memory - FAQs Help and Tutorials