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How to Rip a DVD With HandBrake
Want to watch your DVDs on your smartphone, tablet, or netbook? Here's how to rip copies of your movies to your PC with HandBrake.How-To
How to Set Up RAID on Your PC
Boost your hard-drive performance, add redundancy, or do both by converting your PC to use a RAID setup.Hassle-Free PC
How to Put Windows 8 on a Flash Drive
Installing the preview version of the new OS is much easier when you do it from a bootable USB drive.Hassle-Free PC
Three Surprising Things About Hard Drive Defragging
If you're still thinking about your hard drive in Windows XP terms, it's time to learn how Windows 7 handles the not-so-big-deal that is defragmentation.How-To
How to Use Google Voice on Your iPhone or Android Smartphone
Google Voice is an excellent app for streamlining phone calls, sending free text messages, and reading voicemail. Here's how to set it up.How-To
How to Calibrate Your Monitor
Calibrate your monitor to display colors accurately and to improve the look of photos, videos, and games.Hassle-Free PC
Make Sure All Your Google Contacts Sync to Your iOS Device
A weird iTunes quirk may limit which contacts get synced. Here's how to work around it.Tech Audit
Want Better Wi-Fi? Five Things You Need
Before you buy new networking gear, determine if coverage and speed will be good enough for all the devices on your company's network.How-To
How to Set Up a Wireless Network Webcam
Here's how to set up a wireless network webcam to monitor your home remotely.How-To
How to Use Your iOS or Android Smartphone or Tablet as a Wireless Network Camera
Here's how to use the camera in your iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet as a network webcam.How-To
How to Use Your PC Webcam to Monitor Your Home
Here's how to use any built-in or external webcam to monitor your home over the Internet.How-To
How to Set Up Your Own Remote Home Monitoring System
Here's how to use webcams and Android or iOS devices to watch your home, children, and pets from anywhere.How-To
How to Buy a Digital Camcorder
The sizes of current consumer HD camcorders range from small to smaller. Here's an overview of your camcorder options, from pocket-size to professional-grade.
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How to Build Your Own Network-Attached Storage System
Building your own NAS is a great way to safeguard and share your data, without breaking the bank. We'll show you how to get started.How-To
How to Log In to Multiple Gmail Accounts at Once
Here's how to enable multiple sign-ins for your Google accounts.Hassle-Free PC
Add a Photo Screensaver to Windows with Google Picasa
One of Google's best products has a little-known feature: a screensaver mode that works with local and online photos alike. Here's how to enable it.How-To
How to Monitor Your Bandwidth
If you need to sneak under a data cap, or if just want to know how much bandwidth you're using, here's how to monitor your bandwidth for free.How-To
10 Steps to Get Started With Virtualization
Virtualizing your servers might seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can lift the veil and start you on your way.How-To
Speed Up Your Internet Connection by Changing Your Domain Name System Server
Is your Internet connection slow? The cause could be a slow DNS name server. Here's how to find the fastest, most reliable DNS servers in your area and use them to enhance your Internet browsing experience.How-To
How to Find Your IP Address and MAC Address
Figure out the unique address that identifies your PC on the Internet, with this handy guide.How-To
Improve Your Productivity With the Web
Many of us rely on the Internet to get things done. Here are some tips and services to help you work smarter and more productively on the Web.How-To
How to Set Up a Windows 7 HomeGroup
A new feature in Windows 7, HomeGroups allow you to start sharing content among all of your Windows 7 computers in as little as 30 seconds. Here’s how to do it.How-To
How to Tether Your iPhone
As more and more mobile devices link to the Internet, demand for the ability to connect from anywhere is skyrocketing. Here is a simple guide for using your iPhone to create a wireless network.How-To
How to Set Up and Maintain a Wireless Workplace
A well-planned Wi-Fi network can greatly improve your small business's productivity, without sacrificing security or performance.How-To
Mobile Device Management for Small Business
When it comes to managing phones and tablets in your organization, working closely with a partner and establishing clear policies are the keys to success.How-To
Small Business VPN Primer: Set Up Your Office Network for Telecommuting
Want to set up your small business's office network so your employees can telecommute? You'll need a VPN. Here's what you need to know.How-To
Save Money on Cell Service With Prepaid Smartphones
Eager to get a new smartphone but unwilling to pay full price? Here are our tips for choosing a prepaid smartphone that fits your needs–and your budget.How-To
Manage Google Accounts: Cancel Google+, Multiple Sign-Ins
Learn how to cancel an unwanted Google+ account, and to sign into multiple Google accounts at once.Answer Line
Can You Put an SSD and HDD In a Laptop?
George McCluney asked about putting an SSD and an HDD together in a laptop.Hassle-Free PC
How to Cancel a Google+ Account
So you gave Google's answer to Facebook a test-drive, and now you want out. Here's how to kill your Plus account while keeping your other Google services.BizFeed
Why Your Business Should Be on Google Places
Although it's too easy to report a business closed on Google Places, the service can help your company. Here's why you should get your business onto Google Places–and how to start.Simply Business
Why I Get Apps From Amazon, Not Google
Amazon's Appstore for Android doesn't have as many apps to choose from as Google's Android Market does, but I prefer buying my apps there anyway. Here's why.Simply Business
Split Chrome Tabs In Two With the Frame Two Pages Plugin
Want to view two Web pages side by side in Google Chrome? This nifty add-on lets you turn multiple pages into a single frameset for simultaneous viewing.Security Alert
How to Make Your Google Accounts More Secure
Gmail has been the target of recent hacking attacks. Here are four solid tips to bolster security for you Google account information.How-To
Jailbreaking 101: Which Tool to Use to Hack Your iDevice
So, you’re thinking of jailbreaking your iOS device, are you? Here’s a guide to picking the right tool for your iDevice.Simply Business
InterFAX Adds Faxing From Google Docs
Google Docs users can now fax documents from within their Google Docs accounts with this inexpensive fax service.Answer Line
Help Friends and Family Through Remote Control
Roscoblunt's friends call him with their computer questions. He asked the Desktops forum to recommend a free program for remote help.How-To
How to Unlock Google Docs’ Hidden New Look
A clean new design and more keyboard shortcuts are available, if you know where to look.Hassle-Free PC
Stop Gmail From Downloading Too Many Messages to Your E-Mail Client
If you use Gmail IMAP with your desktop mail program, you have have a problem with it trying to download too many messages. Here's the fix.How-To
11 Tips to Ensure Great Smartphone Photography
A phone is designed to make calls, but for many people it's also their primary camera. Here are our tips on how to make phone photos look great.How-To
Travel Smart: The Best Tech Gear for the Road
You can take it with you. A digital nomad reveals his favorite mobile equipment for traveling light.How-To
5 More PC Upgrade Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
Upgrading your computer can be easy enough for most people. But it's not without its pitfalls. Here are five common upgrade mistakes that even experienced users make.Hassle-Free PC
Download a Free Home-Inventory Spreadsheet
It's something every homeowner should have, yet few people take the time. This handy freebie saves you the hassle of creating one from scratch.Answer Line
Wireless Suddenly Slow
Stuck with a wireless connection that suddenly slowed down, Skaterninja25 turned to the Networking forum for helpHow-To
How to Get Any File to Play Back on Your Android Phone
Here is how to make your Android phone open nearly any file type be it audio, video, images, and documents.How-To
Google+ Updates Privacy Tools for All Users
Locking down a Google+ profile is available to any user of Google's social media field trial. Here's how to proceed.How-To
Tips for a Malware-Free Android Smartphone
With mobile malware on the rise, you can never be too careful with your device and your personal data.How-To
How to Work Outdoors
Working outside is often an eye-squinting, headache-inducing, battery-draining agony. It doesn’t have to be, if you follow these outdoor computing tips.How-To
Save Money on Back-to-School Desktops
If you're a student, there's no reason for you to pay full price.How-To