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Is Windows 7 Right for Your Business?

Windows 7 is all over the news, but does that mean your business needs it? Here's a look at the pros and cons of switching to Microsoft's new OS.

Your Chart, In the Cloud

The Web offers an answer to the conundrum of digitizing medical records.

Kill Your Phone Remotely

Many of today's most popular smartphones can be erased remotely if they are lost or stolen; here's how to do it.

How To Print From Your iPhone or iPod touch

You don't need a computer to print photos or notes from your iPhone.

DIY Bloopers: iPhone Screen Replacement Gone Wrong--Twice

Despite fierce determination and the best of intentions, repairs to today's disposable electronic gadgets are sometimes better left to the pros.

Build It: AMD Gaming System

Yes, it is possible to build an all AMD-based gaming desktop. We show you the step-by-step.

Reset the Administrator Password

Read this tip to learn how to reset the password to access Safe Mode in Windows XP and Vista.

Vista Erroneously Finds Phantom Files

Read this tip to learn how to reset the password to access Safe Mode in Windows XP and Vista.

Fix Slow UAC Prompts in Vista

If Windows Vista is slowing down or blanking your screen before security authentication, it can be fixed by changing the User Account Control settings. Find out how in today's tip.

Problems Clearing the DNS Cache

Trouble flushing the DNS on your system? We've got a fix.

Remove Branding from IE Title Bar

We've got the way to remove branding from the title bar in Internet Explorer. Read about it in this tip.

How Big Is My Outlook Express Mailbox?

Find out how to find the size of your Outlook Express mailbox in this tip.

More Help Finding Command Prompt Help

We've got more tips for getting help with the Command Prompt.

Fix Inconsistent External Drive Letter

There's a way to make it so external drives always show up as the same letter in Windows Vista and XP. Read about it in this tip.

A Violent Virus Cure?

If you've hard drive is infected by a virus, you don't have to resort to truly drastic means to make sure it's really clean. Learn more in this tip.

File Deletion Takes Forever

Is file deletion taking too long in Vista? It's a known issue, and we've got the fix in this tip.

What Is Safe Mode?

What exactly is Safe Mode? Learn about it in this tip.

Date in Word Document Changes Unexpectedly

If Microsoft Word keeps changing the dates of your old documents to match the current date, we've got the fix in this tip.

How to Offload Your Cell-Phone Pictures

Are your camera-phone photos trapped on your handset? Here's how to get them off your phone and onto your PC for storing, printing, and sharing.

How to Preserve Your 15 Minutes of Fame with Windows Vista Media Center

With a TV tuner and a Vista PC, you can capture a clip and show off your big moment.

Migrate Your Palm OS Data to the Palm Pre

If you're a Palm Treo, Centro, or PDA loyalist, here's how to move your life over to the Palm Pre.

Oh, You Vulnerable Twit! Why Twitter Needs Security

The phenomenon known as Twitter continues to grow at a rapid pace. Here's why you need to beware of "twishing"—that would be Twitter phishing—and other Twitter security issues.

Use Peachtree Accounting Like a Pro

Although quite comprehensive, Peachtree is not the easiest accounting app to use. Try these tips and keyboard shortcuts to use the software to best advantage.

Build It: Recession Special

Need a new desktop on a tight budget? Here's how to build a surprisingly robust system for about $400.

No-Excuse Moviemaking—on a Cell Phone

With a cell phone and some free editing software, anyone can make a movie.

Five Free Security Hacks

Security software is still the lock on your PC's front door, but we have some tricks to make your front door a little less attractive to crooks.

Don't Shoot in Auto! How to Take Better Pictures

Here are some top tips for just about anyone who uses a digital camera.

Incorporation: The Web Can Help

Setting up a business as a corporation or an LLC can be a key step toward success, but doing it the right way is very important. The Web provides many resources.

Give Your Data a Safe Trip

These secure hard drives will keep your files from falling into the wrong hands on the road.

Eliminate Unwanted Options in Word

Get rid of unwanted options in Word, like AutoCorrect, with this tip.