Stories by: Steve Bass

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    Dealing with hard drive problems 02/04/2009 12:48:00

    It happens to all of us: You turn on your system and see the stomach-churning "disk not found" error. It's really not surprising considering hard drives fail -- more often than you might think.
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    Gadgets that solve everyday problems 20/10/2008 15:05:00

    I love gadgets that solve everyday problems. As I look over my desk, I have what seems like dozens of devices that need charging. What to do? Use another gadget, of course. This week I talk about device-charging gadgets, a rear-view camera that I tried out with my RV, and a little MP3 player speaker that lets you play your tunes anywhere.
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    A video enhancement tool that will amaze you 20/10/2008 05:29:00

    Is there a distracting traffic sign in the middle of your video, or maybe something in the background that needs to be removed? I spotted a software application that can do that--and more--and I promise, you'll be amazed.
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    Have movies on your PC? Watch them on TV 20/10/2008 01:41:00

    You have movies on your PC? Me, too, and I'm using MediaGate's nifty multi-media hi-def player to wirelessly--and effortlessly--beam them to my TV.
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    Advanced WindowsCare 11/09/2008 11:30:00

    Advanced WindowsCare is a free software application that comes with other tools besides a Registry cleaner.
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    Dual monitors, the only way to go 11/09/2008 11:50:00

    Not long ago I was in a hotel room, juggling four applications on my teeny, tiny notebook screen. I didn't realize till then how dependent I've become on my dual ViewSonic monitor setup at home.
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    RegSupreme 11/09/2008 11:30:00

    RegSupreme, only $US13, is a basic, no-frills Windows Registry-cleaning tool.
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    Smart fixes for your printing, e-mail, audio hassles 11/09/2008 11:40:00

    Nothing is more expensive than replacing inkjet cartridges. In this month's column, I'll talk about the tips and tools I use to save ink--and paper. I'll also give you the lowdown on removing leftover Registry-clogging Class IDs, show you how to correct another irritating Outlook flaw, and offer two easy ways to control your computer's volume.
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    Registry First Aid 10/09/2008 14:03:00

    Registry First Aid is eager to help you fix and compact your Registry, and it does a terrific job, too.
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    RegSeeker 10/09/2008 16:20:00

    RegSeeker is free, and alongside a Registry cleaner it has a handful of other Registry-focused utilities. The tools include a keyword finder; a utility to examine installed application Registry entries, assorted histories (for instance, Internet Explorer and Start-menu items), and Startup entries; and a tool to tweak about 24 XP settings.
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    jv16 PowerTools 09/09/2008 14:57:00

    In addition to a Registry cleaner and compactor, jv16 PowerTools has other tools that will tell you all you ever wanted to know about the Registry but you probably wouldn't use most of them.
 
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