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Recover Your Laptop From Theft or Loss
Laptop recovery services can rescue a stolen PC and keep your data out of the hands of thieves, as long as you choose the right service for your needs.How-To
Wi-Fi Superguide: How to Build the Ultimate Wireless Network
Connect desktop PCs, wireless laptops, game consoles, and almost anything else through a wireless router.Hassle-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
Change the Function of Your Laptop’s Power Button
Does it make your laptop sleep when you want it to shut down? Shut down when you want it to hibernate? Here's how to teach that power button who's boss!
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Extend Laptop Battery Life With Hassle-Free PC
PC World blogger Rick Broida has tips for improving battery life on the road, making your laptop battery last longer, and saving energy with Windows Vista.Hassle-Free PC
Give Your Laptop Battery a Longer Lease on Life
Here's a trick for deskbound laptop users: Pull the plug. But not the one you think.How-To
4 Green Technology Tips That Will Save You Money
Save money on batteries and find a new use for your old PC with these tips.BizFeed
Find Yourself on Google Latitude Without GPS (or a Phone)
With just a Wi-Fi network, your laptop can sense its location in Google Latitude and Google Maps.Mobile Computing
Macs vs. Windows Laptops, Sky-Fi, and Video Chat
More lessons learned from 2008: Mac laptops aren't necessarily more expensive than Windows portables, airplanes are the new Internet cafes, and more.How-To
Secret Tech Tips From Hassle-Free PC
PC World blogger Rick Broida reveals how to turn on a hidden Windows Vista feature, make your own ringtones, and change IE's default search engine.Mobile Computing
Laptop Ergonomics for Mobile Professionals
Your laptop is a pain: Follow Jim Martin's advice and stop torturing yourself when you work on a portable.BizFeed
Pick Simple Upgrades to Boost Your PC Performance
These hardware upgrades conserve costs while still making your PCs run better.How-To
Fast Fixes for Common PC Problems
Struggling with dead components, a recalcitrant Windows, and uncooperative applications? Our easy hardware repairs, simple software remedies, and quick tweaks will put your PC in the pink.Mobile Computing
Videoconferencing Tips: Travel Less in 2009
Use video messaging and online services to communicate in more meaningful ways in 2009–without traveling.BizFeed
Is It Time to Buy a Netbook For Your Business?
Netbooks are cheap, ultra-mobile, and selling like hotcakes. But is now the time to buy some for your mobile workers?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.How-To
Quick Fixes and Troubleshooting Tips From Hassle-Free PC
PC World blogger Rick Broida tells you how to troubleshoot PC performance, speed up your Internet access, open .docx files, and more.How-To
Test Your PC With 10 (Mostly) Free Sites and Tools
Use these super testing tools to test and track practically everything about your PC–including its hard drive, Internet connections, and inside-the-case hardware.How-To
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15 Tech Secrets for the Serious Road Warrior
Use these smart mobile tech tricks to create your own wireless hotspot out of a phone or laptop in a pinch, protect your laptop from grab-and-dash thieves, and communicate with anyone anywhere.Hassle-Free PC
Three Quick Ways to Improve Laptop Battery Life
When you're on the go, there's no such thing as too much juice. Here's how to keep your laptop running longer, with minimal effort.How-To
Tips for Laptop Users From Hassle-Free PC
PC World blogger Rick Broida tells you how to revive a dead laptop, turn a notebook into a hotspot, and protect sensitive docs from prying eyes.How-To
Protect Your Data With a Secure Portable Drive
Traveling with sensitive business information can be risky. A hardware-encrypted hard drive can keep your files locked up on the road.Mobile Computing
Reducing the Cost of a Laptop, Part 1
Do you really need that $350 productivity suite? Jim Martin suggests some money-saving alternatives.
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Ailing Laptop: Repair or Replace?
Tips and advice for that scary time when both your laptop and its warranty have expired.How-To
5 Easy Hacks for Your PC and Wi-Fi Network
Speed up your CPU and graphics card, add advanced features to your wireless router, boost your network's range, and tweak your PC's power consumption for extra efficiency.Answer Line
How I Upgraded My Laptop’s Hard Drive and Almost Lost My Mind
In which a simple hardware upgrade allows me to channel my inner Laurel and Hardy.How-To
Step-by-Step: 5 laptop upgrades you can do yourself
Your notebook may be old, but that doesn't mean its days are numbered. We'll show you how to breathe new life into your portable by opening the hood and upgrading some basic components.Mobile Computing
Essential Gear for the Business Traveler, Part 1
Traveling lightly is a must these days, but Jim Martin found two gadgets worthy of a spot in the carry-on.Mobile Computing
Many Gadgets, One Carry-On Bag
The practice of packing only one bag for air travel is gaining popularity–but has drawbacks, as Jim Martin found.Mobile Computing
Laptop Buying Tips, Part 3
Here's how to find the best places to buy a laptop, plus how much to pay and how to finance the purchase.Windows Tips