Troubleshooting Tips and Quick Fixes

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Troubleshooting Tips and Quick Fixes Is your laptop running like a dog? Full of bugs and unexpected behavior? Check our our "How to Fix Anything" guide for lots of handy troubleshooting tips. Free utilities like Microsoft's Fix it, FixWin, and the Ultimate Windows Tweaker can often solve Windows problems in just a few clicks. - Senior Editor Jason Cross Top Story How to Fix Anything PCs, printers, smartphones, cameras, networks--your stuff will inevitably stop working. Here's how to troubleshoot and fix your most common tech issues. Share: Top-Notch Netbooks Microsoft Fix It Find and fix problems on XP or Vista PCs with this freebie from Microsoft. Share: FixWin Fix any one of several dozen Windows problems. Share: Ultimate Windows Tweaker Fine-tune your Vista or 7 system with this Tweak UI analog. Share: Recent Reviews The Inspiron 14 (model 1464): Its Just a Dell, Dude Lenovo S10-3t: Half-Netbook, Half-Tablet Get More Reviews and Tips Visit Laptops Central on PCWorld Netbook Buying Guide We show you how to pick a great companion for a hard-working student, corporate raider, or anyone else. Microsoft Office 2010 Beta View a demo of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010. View Demo Now Print Like a Pro Get professional quality prints at half the cost per page. Learn more here. Advertisement BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express Get the liberating power of the world-class BlackBerry experience--like full email and calendar sync--for free. Most Popular PCWorld Searches Laptops Antivirus Android Tablet PC iPhone Product Reviews HTC Droid Incredible 91 Pros Sense UI adds fun, social element to Android; Very fast performance Cons Boring music player Read Complete Review » Top 10 Android Phones » Top 5 Verizon Phones » Top 10 Cell Phones » Creative Vado HD (Third Generation) 90 Pros Excellent low-light performance; Wide-angle lens; Exposure controls; Earbuds can function as external mic Cons No removable storage Read Complete Review » Top-Rated HD Pocket Camcorders » Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds 94 Pros Includes unique, useful pro content-creation tools; Easily powers the most demanding software Cons Speaker quality falls short of meeting pro demands; Second screen lacks the quality of the main display Read Complete Review » Top 10 Desktop Replacement Laptops » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. UN55C7000 55" 3D LED TV Price: $2447.00 Avg User Rating User Reviews UN55B8000 55" LED TV Price: $2119.99 Avg User Rating 9 User Reviews Browse more Best Prices on TVs, Best Prices on Laptops, Best Prices on Cameras, Best Prices on LCD Monitors, Best Prices on Printers Top News on PCWorld.com Apple Scolds Ellen Over iPhone Ad Parody Ellen DeGeneres says Apple wasn't amused by an iPhone ad parody she ran on her talk show. The comedian went as far as to actually apologize for the joke. Share: Facebook Fixes Bug That Exposed Private Chats A Facebook security flaw that let members view the live chats of friends has been fixed, according to the company. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com The Acer Aspire Revo AR3610 Tiny PC Is Perfect for Living Room Multimedia If you want to add a PC that can stream video from Hulu or Netflix to your HDTV, look no further than Acer's small Aspire Revo AR3610. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: April 2010The reviewers and bloggers of PCWorld see a great deal of software every month. In April, their favorites ran the gamut from the useful to the delightful--and a few that fit both descriptions. From encryption to syncing, from printer utilities to desktop tidiers, from problem-solvers to puzzle games and even a Commodore 64 emulator...here are the month's favorites. AxCrypt   6413 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Security Easy to use strong file encryption, integrated with Windows Explorer. Encrypt, compress, decrypt, wipe, view and edit with a few mouse clicks. Agent Ransack (32-bit version)   36201 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under File Management Search for files and look into documents without opening the actual file. Microsoft Fix It   8576 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up. Find and fix problems on XP or Vista PCs with this freebie from Microsoft. See (12) more PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: April 2010 » Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Sponsored Downloads Beyond FTP ServerEasy to install and use; with its state of the art "explorer-like" drag and drop user interface, file distributions and collections are only a few mouse clicks away. East-Tec Eraser 2010Keep what you do on your computer to yourself! Protect your privacy, remove all evidence of your PC and Internet activity and improve system performance. Get East-Tec Eraser 2010 today!

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