Stories about: PC Smart

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    Browsing tips: Slow-loading sites, Google Chrome tweak 05/10/2011 08:52:00

    True story: I'd been getting fed up with Firefox, in part because it was acting sluggish and flaky, so I decided to give Google's Chrome browser a try. And by "try," I mean make it my primary browser for a couple weeks.
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    Can your system handle Windows 7? 06/04/2011 02:46:00

    Much as everyone loves Microsoft's Windows 7, not everyone has made the move yet. Plenty of folks are clinging to Windows XP for dear life, while others just didn't see enough reason to upgrade from Vista. After all, it's not like Microsoft is giving Windows 7 away for free.
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    Firefox 4 tips: Bend the new browser to your will 30/03/2011 03:28:00

    Mozilla released Firefox 4 last week. I'm trying hard to like the new browser, but it keeps finding ways to annoy me. First, it moved the Reload button for no good reason (same for the Home button, but that's just as easily fixed). Second, it put the tabs at the top of the screen (again, easily fixed). Third, and most important, a bunch of my favorite add-ons stopped working. Luckily, I've come up with a few ways to fix the interface quirks that are driving me nuts and solve the extension compatibility problem.
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    Firefox tips, plus a warning: Protect those passwords 09/03/2011 05:03:00

    It's been a while since I've covered tips for my favorite browser, Mozilla Firefox tips (read "Quick Tips for Speeding Up Mozilla Firefox" for my last installment). So this week I thought I'd toss you a couple tips for scrolling through long Web pages in Firefox. But first -- a public service announcement.
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    Must-have tools and tricks 24/02/2011 01:53:00

    It's time for another grab bag of hassle killers. This week I tell you how to get a disposable e-mail address to use as a spam magnet, how to turn off Windows 7's automatic window resizing, and how to recover data from a crashed drive.
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    Five reasons to move to Windows 7, plus XP advice 22/12/2010 04:21:00

    Can we talk? Based on the e-mail I get every day, I know a lot of you are still using Windows XP. I can understand why; it's like a comfortable old shoe. Plus, it's bought and paid for. Windows 7 probably seems stiff and scary, and it's not like Microsoft is handing out free upgrades.
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    Quick tips for speeding up Mozilla Firefox 15/12/2010 06:51:00

    Read on if you've ever been frustrated by slow performance in Firefox.
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    Q&A: XP and USB drives; XP backup in Win 7; IE errors in XP 10/11/2010 07:30:00

    Reader Thomas is having a problem with his six-year-old Windows XP Professional system: When he plugs in a flash drive, Windows doesn't recognize it -- but other USB devices work just fine. Before I reveal the solution to this vexing problem, Thomas, a quick slap on the wrist: you didn't give me nearly enough information in your initial e-mail. So to you and all other readers, I kindly ask that you read my Hassle-Free PC post on how to ask for tech help. You'll greatly increase your chances of a response if you follow those simple guidelines.
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    Optimize your PC, security apps 101, find folders fast 03/11/2010 10:09:00

    Want to clean and optimize your PC? You've probably heard of CCleaner, arguably the world's most popular tool for doing the job. Developer Piriform just released CCleaner 3.0. The big news in this update? A native 64-bit version for use with like editions of Windows.
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    Laptop tips: Add RAM, recycle a hard drive 21/07/2010 23:56:00

    It's been almost a year since I served up some nice, hot laptop tips--and that's inexcusable. I'll make it up to you this week with some useful advice on adding memory to a laptop, turning an old laptop hard disc into an external drive, and using your laptop's power settings effectively.
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    16 no-cost tools to improve productivity, collaboration 02/03/2010 02:41:00

    Be more productive
 
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