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How to Record Streaming Audio

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 17:30
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

Battling Desktops

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 08:20
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

Remove the 'Test Mode' Watermark from Windows 7

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:40
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

How to Get Started With a Blade System

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 18:30
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

How to Install Apps With Ubuntu Software Center

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 14:35
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

Disable Your Laptop's Touchpad While You Type, Windows 7 Edition

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 14:19
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

11 Must-Have Android Apps for Business

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:59
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

Atari 2600 Teardown: What’s Inside Your Old Console?

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 07:45
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

Keep Your PC Awake, Install Apps Fast, and More--for Free

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 14:00
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

Fix a Windows 7 System That Randomly Freezes

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:26
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

Update the Firmware On Your HDTV, Camera, Smartphone, PC, and More

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 18:20
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

Frequently Asked Photo Questions for August

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:00
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

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Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:00

Five Reasons Linux Beats Windows for Servers

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 10:25
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

Fix Internet Explorer Favorites Screwed Up By My Earlier Tip

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 08:10
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

Very Slow PC

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 07:50
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

How to Choose a Desktop Linux Distribution

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 10:22
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

Older Software in Windows 7

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 07:25
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

Solve Internet Explorer 6 Problems--By Ditching Internet Explorer 6

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 06:26
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

RAM Upgrade Advice

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 08:15
Cbs326 asked the Desktops forum for advice about upgrading a PC’s memory



Random-access memory - Hardware - Components - Memory - FAQs Help and Tutorials