PC World Tips
Tips, tweaks, and how-to's that will help you get the most out of your PC hardware and software.
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Turn Your Web Browser Into a 'Clicker' with Clicker.tv
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
Television - Clicker - Clients - Jim Lanzone - WWW
Print a List of Your Startup Programs
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
Microsoft Windows - Windows - Operating system - Shareware - Utilities
How To Troubleshoot Your Home-Built PC
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
Personal computer - Technical support - Product Support - Companies - Independent Tech Support
Keep Your Keyboard Clean and Germ-Free
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
Antiseptic - Business - Industrial Supply - Business and Economy - Food and Drug Administration
Set up Your Printer to Save Ink and Paper
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
Paperless office - Paper - Hardware - Peripherals - Printer
How to Customize Your Android Phone
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
Android - Smartphone - Handhelds - Droid - Motorola
Troubleshoot Sluggish or Non-Working Wi-Fi at the Coffee Shop
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
Shopping - Business - Business and Economy - Troubleshooting - Digital audio player
Zoom, Unzoom, and Never Zoom in Firefox
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
Microsoft Windows - Mozilla Firefox - Clients - Firefox - WWW
Off-the-Grid Gadget Chargers Provide Power in a Pinch
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
Mobile phone - Digital camera - Energy - Wind power - Business
Keep Kids Safe Online with OpenDNS FamilyShield
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
OpenDNS - Personal computer - Free - Child Safety - Security
Make the Most of Android Messaging
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
Instant messaging - Social network - Chat - Handhelds - Android
Fixes for YouTube, Craigslist, and Internet Explorer Hassles
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
Craigslist - YouTube - Internet Explorer - Windows - Shareware
Make Your Own 'Transparent' Display
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
Graphics - Personal computer - FAQs Help and Tutorials - Editors - Freeware
Back Up Firefox’s 'Registry'
Firefox has its own Registry, and you should back it up every so often.
Firefox - Browsers - Clients - WWW - Mozilla Firefox
Firefox - Browsers - Clients - WWW - Mozilla Firefox
E-Mail Photos From Your Camera
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
Health - Microsoft Windows - Medicine - Medical Specialties - Pain Management
Frequently Asked Photo Questions for July
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
Single-lens reflex camera - Camera - Photography - Memory card - Shopping
Making the Leap to VOIP
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
Business - Voice over Internet Protocol - Small business - Telecommunication - VoIP
How to Dominate StarCraft II
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
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty - Video Games - Games - StarCraft - Strategy