Thursday 15 August 2013

How to fix your PC's worst annoyances

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How to fix your PC's worst annoyances

08.08.2013 3:00 AM

Slow startups. Endless software updates. Locked screens. Find relief here.

Find and watch free TV on the Internet

08.08.2013 7:05 AM

Lucyer asked about Web sites where you can watch television programs for free

 

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Learn which startup programs are safe to remove

08.14.2013 7:50 AM

Free utility Should I Remove It? uses crowd-sourcing to help you figure out which items you can ditch.

Run an old program on a new PC

08.12.2013 7:39 AM

John P. wants to continue playing a game he bought when running Windows 98

How to manually lower Netflix's streaming bit rate

08.02.2013 1:01 PM

Why would you want to do that? To avoid hitting your data cap, for one. And maybe to improve performance.

How to shop online without a credit card

08.05.2013 7:03 AM

Diana Delgado asked if there are ways to shop online without the traditional piece of plastic.

How to sidestep accidental mouse clicks

08.05.2013 10:50 AM

Clicking the wrong place at the wrong time can have disastrous results. But if you catch yourself in time, there's a fix.

7 browser tricks to get the most out of your Chromecast

08.02.2013 3:30 AM

Chromecast already offers a ton of value for its $35 price tag, but the Cast extension for the Chrome browser can help it do so much more.

How to put your DVD library in the cloud

07.29.2013 3:30 AM

Free your films from their shiny silver prisons so you can watch them forever on your phone, tablet, Roku box, game console, and other devices.

The power user's guide to picking the perfect keyboard

07.30.2013 3:30 AM

Finding your perfect keyboard isn't easy, but it can be doneonce you know what to look for.

Add custom news and alerts to new tabs in Google Chrome

07.25.2013 2:40 PM

Slick add-on OneFeed turns the new-tab screen into a rich, personalized news reader and social-media manager.

Put your passwords in your pocket and take them everywhere you go

07.25.2013 7:38 AM

Password managers help you keep more passwords than you can memorize. Eric asked if he could carry one on a flash drive.

How to overclock your new Haswell CPU like a pro

07.22.2013 3:00 AM

Reap some amazing performance improvements from your hot new Haswell processor for free.

How to use IFTTT to automate your online life

07.18.2013 3:05 AM

The quietly powerful If This, Then That fetches and carries Web content from one service to another so you don't have to. Learn how it works and check out some of its best 'recipes.'

Push your PC's productivity with better, faster gear

07.23.2013 3:30 AM

A fast SSD drive, USB 3.0 ports, or real ethernet networking could be all you and your PC need to be more productive.

How to get a full-screen Gmail compose window every time

07.23.2013 8:01 AM

Like Gmail's new front-and-center mail-composition window? Here's how to make it the default setting.

Desktop land grab: Essential tips for multimonitor productivity

07.11.2013 3:30 AM

Two or more monitors can enhance your computing experience for work?and play. Here's how to set them up for the best possible viewing experience.

Install any version of Windows using any Windows disc you can find

07.12.2013 12:50 PM

A free utility tweaks the Windows ISO image file, thus letting you install whatever version matches your product key.

How to make good use of an old hard drive

07.11.2013 7:59 AM

Carol Hart has an extra hard drive hanging around. She asked me what she can do with it.

Convert a PDF for Kindle viewing, no software required

07.15.2013 1:40 PM

It's easier than you might think to send a PDF to your Kindle and convert it to raw text for easier reading.

Transform your PC into a mean, media-streaming machine

07.09.2013 3:08 AM

All you need is a trusty PC and good media-server software to stream your music, movies, and photos wherever you want them to go.

Weekend Project! Install the Windows 8.1 preview

07.05.2013 3:00 AM

If the Fourth of July's heat is too much, why not sit inside and install Windows 8.1 while you kick back with a refreshing beverage?

Tweak your HTC One for a more pure Android experience

07.09.2013 3:00 AM

It's time to get Sense-less: Here are the apps you need to make your HTC One behave more like a stock Android phone.

Get a disposable email address from MailDrop

07.08.2013 2:14 PM

Need to complete a Web registration but don't want to give out your address? This free service offers a simple alternative.

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