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How to sidestep accidental mouse clicks
Clicking the wrong place at the wrong time can have disastrous results. But if you catch yourself in time, there's a fix.How-To
The power user’s guide to picking the perfect keyboard
You spend hours with your keyboard—pick a good one. Here's how.Answer Line
Simplify browser use with keyboard shortcuts
The mouse may be the most intuitive way to control a browser, but it's not the most efficient. As MLStrand56 learned on the Answer Line forum, browser shortcuts can be valuable.Hassle-Free PC
Open any folder with the Windows-E keyboard shortcut
With a little AutoHotkey scripting, you can make Windows Explorer open something other than My Computer.
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Keep it stable, stupid! How to stress-test your PC hardware
If you're not stress testing your new (or newly overclocked) PC hardware, danger may be lurking in its depths. Here's how to push your PC to its limits to ensure its stability.How-To
How to build your own Steam Box today
Valve Software believes the future of PC gaming leads to the living room. But why wait for its Steam Box when you can build your own?How-To
The ultimate guide to tweaking your GPU’s most arcane settings
Understand the weirdest, most complex options of your graphics control panel, and start tweaking your display like a pro.Hassle-Free PC
The one keyboard key you should be using in your browser—but aren’t
Web forms are a fact of Internet life, but if you're not using this particular keyboard shortcut, you're wasting considerable time.Hassle-Free PC
How to improve mouse scrolling in Google Chrome
Tired of jerky mouse-wheel movements in your browser? Chromium Wheel Smooth Scroller can help.How-To
Windows 8 and Xbox: How to realize their hidden synergy
With Windows 8, the ties between Microsoft's blockbuster operating system and its blockbuster gaming console have never been tighter. Here's how to get the two playing nicely together.How-To
Gaming on Linux: A guide for sane people with limited patience
With a little know-how and some simple console commands, you can play PC games on Linux so smoothly that you'll never need to boot into Windows again.How-To
How to trick out your gaming PC with multiple graphics cards
Achieve unprecedented performance by installing multiple graphics cards in your PC, and linking them with Crossfire or SLI technology.
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How to make your own wrist-rest
You can use a variety of household objects to keep your mouse hand warm and comfy and your wrist supported.How-To
How to speed up your PC games without buying new hardware
Upgrading video cards and CPUs isn't the only way to squeeze out higher frame rates. Dig in to see how you can optimize your system by tweaking some of those cryptic in-game and graphics-related settings.How-To
Retro gaming challenge! Windows 8 versus classic PC games
Windows 8 is great for running today's games, but what about classics from PC's golden age of gaming? The results are mixed.How-To
Build a killer Windows 8 gaming PC for under $1,000
How we assembled an inexpensive gaming rig that delivers solid frame rates and is poised for future upgrades.How-To
How to future-proof your hardware for Windows 8
If you need to buy PC hardware today, you'll do best to purchase gear that sings in harmony with Windows 8–even if you're not planning an imminent upgrade to Microsoft's new OS.Hassle-Free PC
Learn Gmail keyboard shortcuts with KeyRocket for Chrome
This ingenious browser plug-in teaches you what keys to press as you mouse-click around Gmail.How-To
Choose the Right Graphics Card: 2012 Edition
GPUs today are more than just gaming accelerators. They speed up a wide range of applications, and this guide helps you pick the best match for your needs.Hassle-Free PC
Bookmark Any Web Page with a Single Keystroke
Want to improve your Web-browsing productivity? Learn the keyboard shortcut for bookmarking the page you're on.How-To
Top Ten Factors for Choosing a Gaming PC
When you're shopping for a gaming system, consider our ten rules of thumb before you pull out your wallet.How-To
How to Run Your Own LAN Party
Or, how to game with friends without blowing up your PC, house, or home network.Hassle-Free PC
Do More With Your Middle Mouse Button
Free utility X-Mouse Button Control lets you reprogram just about every aspect of your mouse, including the often-overlooked middle button.How-To
How to Build an Energy-Efficient and Quiet Gaming PC
Building a system that maximizes game performance is easy; doing it while keeping power consumption down is harder. Here's how you can build your own, and make it whisper-quiet to boot.Hassle-Free PC
Give Your Kids Safe and Easy Access to Over 100 PC Games
Free (but ad-supported) Web site Kido'z Games packs a rainy day's worth of kid-friendly diversions into your browser.How-To
How to Overclock Your Graphics Card
Overclocking your graphics card will increase performance and potentially stave off an expensive upgrade. We'll show you how to do it.How-To
Geek 101: What Is Jailbreaking?
Jailbreaking is a hack that frees your iDevice from Apple’s restrictions. What does that actually do and why on earth would anyone do it?
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How to clean your keyboard
Don't let your keyboard fall victim to errant crumbs and stains. Our guide offers some tips on keeping it tidy.How-To
How to Play PC Games on Your HDTV
You can take advantage of your high-powered gaming system to play PC games and classic console games at beautiful resolutions on your HDTV. Here's how to do it.How-To
How to Play Fallout and Fallout 2 in Windows 7
Now that Bethesda has reinvigorated the Fallout franchise, jump back in and play the classic Fallout and Fallout 2 on your modern machine with our handy guide.How-To
How to Play Final Fantasy VII in Windows 7
If you happen to own the PC copy of Final Fantasy VII, we can show you how to make it look and play better than ever before.How-To
Can a Gamepad Beat a Keyboard and Mouse?
Can console and PC gamers play nicely together? Three PCWorld editors try playing console first-person shooters with a keyboard-and-mouse controller, and report their results.How-To
How to Play Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries on Your Windows 7 PC
With a few steps, you can get Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries running on your modern computer.How-To
How to Use ScummVM to Play Classic Games
Old-school adventure games such as The Curse of Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, and Full Throttle are hard to find–and even harder to play on modern computers. If you have a classic game you're itching to play, follow this simple guide to run it through the ScummVM emulator.How-To
How to Play Deus Ex on Your Windows 7 PC
Here's how to make the original Deus Ex role-playing game look better than ever on a modern Windows 7 computer.How-To
How to Install Minecraft Mods
Mods are a great way to add lots of extra functionality to Minecraft — or fix some annoyances you may have run into. We’ll show you where to get them, and how to get them running.
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How to Start Your Own Minecraft Server
Everything’s better with friends. We’ll show you how to get your own Minecraft server up and running.How-To
Getting Started With Minecraft
We’ll help you get through your first night in Minecraft, and then take it to the next level with servers and mods.How-To
How to Play Classic PC Games in Windows 7
Classic PC games only get better with age–but without the right tricks and tweaks, they won't run on your Windows 7 PC. Here's how to make your favorite old games work on your current computer.How-To
How To Install Aurora
Aurora's deep gameplay starts with deeply confusing installation. These instructions will make it easier.How-To
How to Open Up NAT Settings on Your Xbox 360
Having trouble connecting to Xbox Live on your Xbox 360? Here are some tips to help you troubleshoot.How-To
How to Build a Compact Gaming PC
Here's how to build a high-performance gaming system in a small box, suitable for carrying to LAN parties or gaming in small spaces.How-To
How to use DOSBox to play classic games
DOSBox is a vital tool in any classic gamer's arsenal. We'll show you the basics.How-To
How to Play the Marathon Series on Your Windows 7 PC
Here's how to get Bungie's original first-person-shooter games, the Marathon series, up and running on your modern computer.How-To
How to Play Daggerfall on Your Windows 7 PC
Here's how to get The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall running on your modern computer.How-To
How to Play Grim Fandango on Your Windows 7 PC
Here's how to get the classic LucasArts adventure game up and running on your Windows 7 computer.How-To
How to Play Infinity Engine RPGs on Your Windows 7 PC
Here's how to get Baldur's Gate, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, and other Infinity Engine RPGs running on your modern PC.How-To