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This page contains some useful hints and helpful
suggestions to help you keep your PC
running smoothly, efficiently and securely. Click any topic
headline to view the related text.
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PC
Safety Toolbox--Five Steps to Protecting Your System
The ins and outs of backing up, defragging,
defending against intruders, and creating an emergency boot
disk.
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Simple
Tweaks for Peak PC Graphics Performance
Adjust the settings for your graphics
board and display
to improve image quality.
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Get
the Best View Possible From Your PC's Monitor
Calibrate your display
to get the highest-quality picture.
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Complete
PC Preventive Maintenance Guide
Help your computer
live longer, perform better, and avoid debilitating crashes.
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How
Do I Backup/Restore My Windows Registry?
Before making ANY system
changes, including adding new software,
it's a good idea to backup your Windows®
registry.
Here's how to back it up and restore it, if necessary. |
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Supercharge
Windows by Paring Unneeded Services
Ins and outs ide the Windows®'
service tools. |
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Why
All the Problems Shutting Down My PC?
Fix faulty Windows®
shutdowns; undo a dual
boot setup; and share Outlook data
across a network.
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Eight
Quick Tips for Hassle-Free Printing
Simple ways to get more out of your ink jet printer--for less.
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Why
Is My PC S-l-o-w-i-n-g D-o-w-n?
Follow these tips to restore performance. Plus: Handle backups
too big for CDs,
read attachments in Outlook Express 6, dispose of old CDs
safely, and more.
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Quiet
Your PC: Easy Ways to Cut Computer Noise
Keep your PC
quiet. |
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Care
and Feeding of the Windows Registry
Proper maintenance of the registry
can help keep your Windows®
PC
happy and healthy. |
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The
Ultimate Wireless Networking Guide
We gather the best gear for setting up or improving a Wi-Fi
network,
and offer advice on how to add a printer, hard
drive, stereo, and even a TV to your network.
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Optimize
Your PC for Faster Start-Up Times
Follow these five steps to slash your system's
boot-up
time.
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Take
a Crash Course in Emergency PC Recovery
Revive your PC
after a crash;
protect your data
from drive
failure with a RAID
configuration.
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Keep
the Juice Flowing Smoothly to Your PC
Determine your system's
power needs; learn which discs work best with your CD-ROM
drive.
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Keep
Your Hardware Upgrades Hassle-Free
Upgrade your hardware
the right way with these seven tips; a freebie from Intel®
identifies your PC's
CPU.
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