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How to Buy a Cell Phone
Need a new phone but dread making all those choices? Consumer Affairs Columnist Amber Bouman can help.Hassle-Free PC
Make the Most of Your Middle Mouse Button, Part 4
There's one last way to get some extra use out of that third button: Click it, hold it, and drag your mouse to scroll up or down on a page. Very handy!Mobile Computing
In-Flight Entertainment on a Netbook
Here's how to make the most of a low-powered PC, be it a netbook or humbly equipped business machine.How-To
Windows 7: A Guide for Gamers
Manage, tweak, and control your PC gaming experience with Windows 7's built-in features.How-To
Geek 101: A Graphics Card Primer
Are graphics options confusing? Don't know how much graphics card you need? Start here.
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Laptop Q&A: Power Off Quickly, Fix Sticky Keys
What do you do when your laptop won't turn off? And how can you fix sticky, broken keys? Rick Broida has the answers.Hassle-Free PC
Turn Off Your Monitor By Pressing a Hotkey
Here's a simple way to save electricity: Turn off your monitor whenever you get up from your desk.Hassle-Free PC
Instantly Create New Folders in Windows 7
A simple keyboard shortcut saves you two, two, TWO mouse-clicks in Micrsoft's keyboard-friendly new OS.Hassle-Free PC
Fix a Laptop’s Sticky, Broken Keys
Don't consign your laptop to the scrap heap just because it has a worn-out keyboard. You may be able to replace it with a few bucks and a few minutes.Hassle-Free PC
Six Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Learn Right Now
Why reach for the mouse when you can access common Windows 7 features right from the keyboard?Hassle-Free PC
Reverse ‘Uh-Oh’ Moments with Undo
Graduate from "clueless" to "novice" by mastering one of Windows' most important, and rudimentary, features.Answer Line
Maximize a Window From the Keyboard
Robert Hall wants a keyboard shortcut for maximizing a windows.How-To
57 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know Your Tech Could Do!
We've worked long and hard to come up with the best tips and tricks for your PCs, smartphones, cameras, game controllers, music players, and the Web. Let's start with PC, laptop, and networking tips.Community Voices
The Apple II Gains Eternal Life in the Web Browser
Thanks to the AppleIIGo Java AppletHassle-Free PC
Another Way to Fix a Troublesome Touchpad
Tired of your thumb accidentally brushing the touchpad? Here's a simple fix that doesn't require mucking around with system settings.Hassle-Free PC
Hidden iTunes: The Five Best Keyboard Shortcuts
The five best ways to zip around iTunes without ever taking your hands off the ol' QWERTY.
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Hack: How to play DVD movies on your Nintendo Wii
How to play DVD movies on your Nintendo Wii using the Homebrew Channel. No warranty-voiding mod-chip required.BizFeed
Pick Simple Upgrades to Boost Your PC Performance
These hardware upgrades conserve costs while still making your PCs run better.Hassle-Free PC
Stop Accidental Touchpad Touches While Typing
Tired of ruining your document because your thumb grazed the touchpad? There may be an easy fix.Hassle-Free PC
Five Firefox Shortcuts You Need to Learn Right Now
Work faster and smarter, Firefox users, with these easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts.How-To
How to Fix a Pesky Stuck Pixel
Before you tote your pixel-speckled flat screen back to the store, consider what a soft cloth, your finger, and a bit of power-fiddling might accomplish.Hassle-Free PC
Quick Tip: Use the Tab Key When Filling Out Web Forms
See that tab key on your keyboard? Use it the next time you've got a form to fill.Hassle-Free PC
Three Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Learn Right Now
Put…the mouse…down…and save time with these shortcuts.How-To
Overclock Your Body With Geek Cuisine
Can caffeinated chips and drinks stuffed with more herbs than you'd find in an Asian pharmacy really make you more productive? We slurped and chewed our way through lots of so-called energy food to find out.Steve Bass’s Tips & Tweaks