Tutorials: Free tools for fine-tuning your Windows 7 setup
Last week I told you how to migrate to Windows 7 at your own pace--there's no need to jump into the deep end right away. Now that you've got Windows 7 up and running on your newly partitioned, dual-boot PC, it's time for the next big step in any OS migration: reinstalling your software.
Rick Broida 04/11/2009 07:18:00
Tutorials: Windows 7: What you should know about XP Mode
Windows 7 is doing much better out of the gate than Windows Vista did. As good as the OS roll out is going, there are still legacy devices out there that don't have drivers and software updates to work with Windows 7. The vast masses of users who have held on to Windows XP are particularly vulnerable to this issue which is why Microsoft created XP Mode virtualization to ease the pain of transition.
Tony Bradley 04/11/2009 02:13:00
Tutorials: How to optimize your Windows 7 PC
Windows 7 comes as a significant performance improvement over its predecessor, Windows Vista.
David Murphy 20/10/2009 10:48:00
Tutorials: Install Windows 7 on your netbook in under 30 minutes
While the easiest way to install Windows 7 on a netbook is by booting from an external DVD drive, it’s probably not worth spending $100 on a drive that you won’t use more than a few times. It’s much more economical to use a 4GB USB key, which will only set you back $10-15. And it will also be quicker and more convenient!
Elias Plastiras 19/10/2009 14:00:00
Tutorials: Copy Windows Media Center TV recordings to Your iPod
The other day I told you how to add a TV tuner to your PC so you can record shows, TiVo-style. That's easy enough, but what about copying those recordings to your iPod or iPhone?
Rick Broida 10/10/2009 09:38:00
Tutorials: Create a music playlist in Windows Media Center
One of my longstanding complaints with Windows Media Center (which for the most part I love) is its lack of support for playlists.
Rick Broida 09/10/2009 09:27:00
Tutorials: How to fix a noisy notebook or desktop PC
When we're trying to concentrate, there's nothing more irritating than a noisy, overheating computer. Follow our tips to get a quiet life and save energy in the process.
Carrie-Ann Skinner 08/10/2009 08:53:00
Tutorials: Revive a stuck LCD pixel
LCD monitors contain millions of pixels, each one composed of three subpixels: red, blue, and green. When all three are on, a pixel looks white. Other combinations create other colors. A pixel can become stuck showing one hue. But you can fix this.
Zack Stern 25/08/2009 00:35:00
Tutorials: Replace a laptop's crashed hard drive
Don Homan's hard drive crashed the day after his laptop's warranty expired. What should he do?
Lincoln Spector 18/08/2009 03:13:00
Tutorials: Choosing the perfect notebook for Windows 7
Picking a laptop can be a complicated ordeal that amounts to balancing features against portability against price -- and with Windows 7 on the way, the choice gets tricker. Here are some tips for purchasing a notebook computer that will work well with Windows 7.
Frank J. Ohlhorst 06/08/2009 20:10:00
 
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