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  • 21 May 2012

  • How-Tos: 37 Tech Shortcuts From the Experts

    Make Your Gmail Work for You

  • 08 May 2012

  • How-Tos: Restore data from a backup

    Everyone hopes they won't suffer a hard disk crash, but it pays to know in advance how to restore files from your backup should you find yourself in that position.

  • How-Tos: How to backup your PC and laptop

    With so many computers containing your stuff, backing it all up can be a headache. Fear not, as our ultimate guide to backup will explain how to easily back up your PC and laptop. We'll help you put a proper backup strategy in place that will ensure your precious photos and documents stay safe.

  • 18 April 2012

  • How-Tos: Change the Default Font in Microsoft Excel

    Reader Jackolyn is having a problem with Microsoft Excel:

  • How-Tos: How to install Windows 7 with a USB flash drive

    A complete guide on installing Microsoft Windows 7 from a humble USB drive, with a extra trick.

  • How-Tos: Speed up and clean up your PC

    It’s easy to your boost PC’s performance with the right software. From removing unnecessary startup programs, defragmenting your disks and cleaning up the registry to permanently deleting unwanted files, PC Tools Performance Toolkit can help.

  • 23 March 2012

  • How-Tos: Install Windows 8 Consumer Preview

    Our step-by-step guide on downloading and installing the free trial of Windows 8

  • 14 March 2012

  • How-Tos: Word Tips: Paste Special, File Formats Explained

    Last week I gave you some useful Windows tips; this week I thought I'd continue the tips theme, and move to Microsoft Word.

  • 13 March 2012

  • How-Tos: Install a Sealed Liquid Cooler

    Want to kick your PC performance up a few notches? A good liquid cooling system moves heat from the CPU more efficiently than air cooling and can run substantially more quietly. Many PC performance enthusiasts have used liquid cooling for years, and it's easy to see why liquid cooling is a popular performance upgrade.

  • 01 March 2012

  • How-Tos: Why Did the Taskbar Suddenly Move?

    MLStrand56 was busy typing when the taskbar suddenly moved to the left side of the screen. This was not intentional, so MLStrand56 asked the Answer Line forum for help.

  • 23 February 2012

  • How-Tos: How to build a compact, energy-efficient PC

    We show you how to put together a space-saving, energy-efficient PC for home or office use - UPDATED: 23rd Feb 2012

  • 27 January 2012

  • How-Tos: Help! My PC can't read memory cards

    Not all SD cards are created equal, and your PC may not be able to read certain capacity cards, but it is simple to fit an inexpensive memory card reader that will solve the problem.

  • How-Tos: How to stop mouse movement starting up your PC

    Recent motherboards include a feature that allows USB devices to turn on your PC. But what if this feature is enabled, and you don't want your PC to turn on every time you nudge the mouse? Our Helproom Expert explains.

  • 26 January 2012

  • How-Tos: How to rescue a PC with a faulty hard drive

    When a recently bereaved reader found she couldn't boot her late husband's PC, our Helproom Expert diagnosed a faulty hard drive. Here's how to fix a PC with a faulty hard drive.

  • How-Tos: Upgrade a PC to edit and burn HD video

    How do you upgrade a basic older PC so you can edit and burn HD videos? Our Helproom Expert explains.

  • 26 December 2011

  • How-Tos: Ten things to do with your new Mac

    Perhaps you lucked out this holiday season, and instead of unwrapping an itchy sweater or a Dunkin' Donuts gift card, you tore the wrapping paper off a brand new Mac. And perhaps this is the very first Mac that you've owned. Don't be afraid of your new computer; you're leaving behind a world of headaches, and this new Mac is your Excedrin.

  • 15 December 2011

  • How-Tos: How to change the power plan in Windows 7

    Whether you're using Windows 7 on a PC or a laptop, you may think you need to make a choice between performance and battery life.

  • 07 December 2011

  • How-Tos: Organize Your PC Cables

    I am not a neat person. You need only to see my desk to realize that. However, when it comes to my PC case, I keep the cables organized.

  • 17 November 2011

  • How-Tos: How to Make Your Windows PC Boot Faster

    Back in the old days of 2010, I used to walk into my home office in the morning, hit the power button on my production system, and then head back upstairs to have breakfast. By the time I returned to the office, my system had fully booted up and was ready to go.

  • 15 November 2011

  • How-Tos: How to Build a Powerhouse PC Worthy of Sandy Bridge Extreme Edition

    I want a PC that performs well in every regard. It needs to be the decathlete of the computing world, a high-performance gaming rig capable of running Windows on at least two displays while handling Photoshop and Premiere Pro editing duties with speed and aplomb. Of course, digital photography and video editing require both good CPU chops and decent GPU performance. And games can be CPU-draining simulators or GPU-punishing virtual worlds--sometimes both at the same time.

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