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Turn Your Web Browser Into a 'Clicker' with Clicker.tv

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:08
Forget channel-flipping. Clicker.tv puts a wealth of network and Web TV right inside your browser, all wrapped in an attractive 10-foot interface.



Television - Clicker - Clients - Jim Lanzone - WWW

Print a List of Your Startup Programs

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 07:50
Pancho asked the Desktops forum how to print a list of all the programs that come up when you boot Windows



Microsoft Windows - Windows - Operating system - Shareware - Utilities

How To Troubleshoot Your Home-Built PC

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 19:00
You’ve built your new PC, but something’s not right--and you don't have the luxury of a manufacturer's warranty or tech support line. Here’s how to fix problems with your do-it-yourself PC.



Personal computer - Technical support - Product Support - Companies - Independent Tech Support

Keep Your Keyboard Clean and Germ-Free

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 14:58
Arm yourself with a can of compressed air and some antibacterial wipes, then use them on your keyboard. Your health will thank you.



Antiseptic - Business - Industrial Supply - Business and Economy - Food and Drug Administration

Set up Your Printer to Save Ink and Paper

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 11:00
The paperless office is yet to become a reality, which means print costs are a continuing issue. We look at how to be print-savvy to save paper and ink.



Paperless office - Paper - Hardware - Peripherals - Printer

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 11:00

How to Customize Your Android Phone

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 09:49
With a booming Android Marketplace, there's no reason to stick with the limited and sometimes frustrating default apps and settings on your Android smartphone. Here are some tips.



Android - Smartphone - Handhelds - Droid - Motorola

Troubleshoot Sluggish or Non-Working Wi-Fi at the Coffee Shop

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 13:09
Hint: The problem might not be with your computer. Before you tear your hair out, try this simple fix.



Shopping - Business - Business and Economy - Troubleshooting - Digital audio player

Zoom, Unzoom, and Never Zoom in Firefox

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 07:35
Earthbru asked the Windows forum how to stop accidental zooming in Firefox. I cover intentional zooming, as well.



Microsoft Windows - Mozilla Firefox - Clients - Firefox - WWW

Off-the-Grid Gadget Chargers Provide Power in a Pinch

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 18:30
Solar- and wind-powered devices can charge small electronics including cell phones and digital cameras, but their convenience is mixed.



Mobile phone - Digital camera - Energy - Wind power - Business

Create, Share, and Play Video in Android

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 17:00
With Android devices, entertainment doesn't stop at music and pictures. Here's how to get more fun from your phone's camcorder features and great video apps.



Android - Video - Camcorder - Handhelds - Arts

Keep Kids Safe Online with OpenDNS FamilyShield

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 14:24
This set-it-and-forget-it Web filter can protect every Internet-connected device in your house, not just the PCs. Best of all, it's free!



OpenDNS - Personal computer - Free - Child Safety - Security

Make the Most of Android Messaging

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 08:00
Whether you need to communicate via e-mail, social network, or instant message, Android can make it happen.



Instant messaging - Social network - Chat - Handhelds - Android

Fixes for YouTube, Craigslist, and Internet Explorer Hassles

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 01:00
Here's how to make YouTube videos play smoothly, see image previews in Craigslist, and troubleshoot mysterious IE8 crashes.



Craigslist - YouTube - Internet Explorer - Windows - Shareware

Make Your Own 'Transparent' Display

Mon, 07/26/2010 - 18:20
With a few clever photography tricks and some tweaks in your favorite photo editor, you can create the illusion of a see-through PC monitor.



Graphics - Personal computer - FAQs Help and Tutorials - Editors - Freeware

Back Up Firefox’s 'Registry'

Mon, 07/26/2010 - 08:23
Firefox has its own Registry, and you should back it up every so often.



Firefox - Browsers - Clients - WWW - Mozilla Firefox

E-Mail Photos From Your Camera

Mon, 07/26/2010 - 07:54
Why does Windows make this important task such a pain in the neck? Learn the basics to make it a little easier.



Health - Microsoft Windows - Medicine - Medical Specialties - Pain Management

Frequently Asked Photo Questions for July

Mon, 07/26/2010 - 01:00
Dave answers questions about using old lenses on digital SLRs, making poster-sized prints, copying photos back to your camera's memory card, and more.



Single-lens reflex camera - Camera - Photography - Memory card - Shopping

Making the Leap to VOIP

Sat, 07/24/2010 - 16:30
Switching to Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, can save a small business hundreds of dollars per month, while giving your phone system room to grow as your business expands.



Business - Voice over Internet Protocol - Small business - Telecommunication - VoIP

How to Dominate StarCraft II

Fri, 07/23/2010 - 18:45
StarCraft II hits stores on Tuesday, July 27. Avoid the most common newbie mistakes so you can crush the campaign mode and beat your buddies.



StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty - Video Games - Games - StarCraft - Strategy