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If you’ve mastered the Gmail basics and are looking to increase your Gmail prowess and productivity, here’s a look at five tips and tricks that will take you to the next level.
SIUC asked the Windows forum about running software intended for Windows XP in Windows 7
These alternative licenses improve on existing copyright law by enabling content owners to promote the sharing and dissemination of their works.
If you're a tech-savvy user, you can use the free Plex Media Server to access your personal photos, music, and videos on your Roku.
Does your PC act as though it's about to die? Don't panic! We explain why the most common problems happen and what to do about them.
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.
These Chrome tips will condense your bookmarks and keep Facebook updates in view.
Freeze the action, but blur the background with panning--a professional technique for awesome photos.
Have you started cursing at your PC? Pulling out your own hair? Now may be the time to wipe and restore your system. It's a hassle, but well worth it.
Spiderowych asked the Answer Line Forum to recommend medical information Web sites.
Fly through your daily tasks with these 37 proven productivity boosters.
Want to access your network-attached storage drive a little faster? We explain how to configure and use an iSCSI target on a NAS server with Windows' built-in iSCSI initiator for fast access.
The MyStatusBar extension adds a Facebook update bar to every Chrome page and tab.
The calendar on Jstanaway's Android phone displays appointments that he never made--hundreds of them from someone else's calendar. He can't delete them. He asked the Answer Line forum for advice.
We quiz Scott Steinberg, co-author of the new book "The Crowdfunding Bible," about raising money using sites such as Kickstarter. Bonus: An excerpt from Steinberg's book!
Looking to make more icons visible atop your browser? This easy tweak takes out favicon text.
Don’t recycle that aging desktop PC--give it a new purpose in life.
Whether the tactics involve confusing opt-out menus or outright emotional appeals, here's a roundup of the five most difficult services to quit.
Learn how to narrow Google Search results, use Google Voice to send text messages from a tablet.
Here are a few free and easy-to-use alternative services that can help you stay social after quitting Facebook.
It's springtime--here's how to take some beautiful snapshots of blooming flowers.
One of Google's most powerful search parameters is hiding in plain sight. Here's how to find it and use it.
Westpark asked the Windows forum if it's advisable to turn off Windows' automatic updates.
We explain how to speed up your PC with an advanced technique known as "short stroking," which involves finding the optimal partition size and the fastest parts of your hard drive's platters.
It’s the rare business user who wouldn’t benefit from using an email reminder service.
A quick and easy guide to taking control of your privacy on Facebook.
The ubiquitous social network is great for generating buzz about your products, but you can also sell your goods and services there.
Crazy4laptops needs to extend a WiFi network throughout a "rather long house." He asked the Networking forum for advice.
Numerous connectors and pins live on your motherboard. We take you on a tour of the most commonly used slots, connectors, and pinouts.
A Better Queue provides a few helpful filtering options for browsing Netflix's Watch Instantly library.
Save time and increase your productivity with this guide to the best tips, tricks, and free software for eliminating tech distractions.
If the DNSChanger rootkit has infected your PC, you'll lose access to the Internet when the FBI shuts down DNSChanger's surrogate DNS servers. Here's how to determine whether you're infected, and what to do if you are.
Learn why using Sleep Mode is a smart idea and why selecting Safely Remove before unplugging a USB drive isn't strictly necessary.
The latest crop of photo and camera apps for the Apple iPhone are awesome.
We show you which apps are best for editing documents on your smartphone, and how to get them up and running with your Dropbox account or other cloud storage services.
Like using GV for messaging on the desktop? You'll like its free and easy companion app as well.
Whether you're weak-willed or a consummate multitasker in need of a little productivity boost, these apps and tips will help you stay focused on the task at hand.
Jeff Hudgins removed the hard drive from a dying computer, and via USB plugged it into a new PC. But he can't access his files. They're encrypted.
Save time and be more productive by using these simple tips and tricks to check e-mail less often without losing your job.
Microsoft once again drops the ball on Windows Media Center and gives devoted users a kick in the teeth.
Buying a router may not be at the top of everyone's to-do list, but a new model can mean the difference between enjoying Netflix in HD and seeing a grainy mess of substandard video.
Email marketing remains the most effective means of obtaining new customers and keeping them loyal to your brand.
Nick Golna asked whether he should backup his photos onto a flash drive or DVDs. I discuss other options, as well.
Turn off push notifications, disable automatic e-mail updates, and prevent your social networks from ruining your productivity.
All evidence to the contrary, you don't have to bother with the 'Safely Remove Hardware' step. Here's how to make the necessary tweaks.
Put your skills to work and create a great-looking brochure for your business.
Learn what a Klout score is, how it works, and how you can make it work for you.
Learn how to handle downloads in Google Chrome, and get some useful tips for Google Voice.
Migrating your business to a Voice-over-IP communications system may save you a big chunk of change in the long run. Here's why (and how) to cut the phone line and go VoIP-only.
Have you tried Google Voice yet? You should, because Google Voice users can send text messages, make free phone calls and even record conversations.
