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Is XP's Fix Safe? Windows XP Service Pack 2 seems a smooth upgrade for most, but many are putting off installing Microsoft's big security patch anyway.   |
PC World
September 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
Wipe Out Windows Annoyances Banish the worst glitches, time-wasters, and irritations in the Windows XP with these 29 tips. Plus: Get the scoop on Windows' biggest rivals. |
PC World
September 20, 2002
Stuart J. Johnston |
Win XP Update Crashes Some PCs Some Windows XP users are having trouble installing the operating system's first service pack, bulging with bug fixes and updated drivers, and are judging the cure worse than the disease. But users who forgo "SP1" risk a major vulnerability, as well as missing numerous small fixes. |
PC Magazine
August 6, 2009
Muchmore & Kaplan |
Windows 7 RTM Microsoft's new OS has shipped to the PC makers, and we took the final code out for a spin. |
PC World
March 2005
Thurrott & Mainelli |
XP Goes to 64 Bits A pre-release version of Microsoft's first 64-bit desktop OS performed well in our tests, and proved surprisingly compatible with 32-bit apps. Includes a look at the 64-bit hardware that is on the horizon. |
PC World
November 2004
Stephen Manes |
Buy a Computer, Get Adware for Free! Boot up a new system today, and the desktop is likely to be larded with icons pitching stuff you don't want. |
PC World
December 2003
Kirk Steers |
Is Your Old PC Ready for a Windows XP Upgrade? Match your system's specs to XP's requirements before you upgrade; check your PC's internal temperature; get better sound from your notebook. |
PC World
September 2004
Paul Thurrott |
Windows XP's Big Fix With Service Pack 2, Windows gets an array of much-needed patches, tweaks, and tools, all rolled into one free download. Here's what's in it for you. |
PC Magazine
December 22, 2004
Pike & Ragaza |
Make the Most of Your New PC You're the proud owner of a new computer. Now what? Whether you're a novice or an old hand, we have 41 tips and tricks to help you make the most of your computing experience. |
PC Magazine
August 19, 2003
Matthew P. Graven |
The Windows Survival Guide If you're just getting ready to make the move to Win XP, or if you're anxious to dig beneath the surface and find some cool new tools, or if you've been using Win XP for a while and it's time for some serious maintenance, you'll find what you need to know in this guide. |
PC Magazine
October 11, 2006
Dave Mathews |
Hacking XP Eleven hacks that can get your computer running faster, increase your productivity, and make Windows XP just a little less annoying than it was before you read this story. |
PC Magazine
September 21, 2004
Bill Machrone |
Corruption at the Jersey Shore Wireless networking problems lead the author to Winsock corruption caused by adware/spyware. Here is how he fixed the problem. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2004
Bill Machrone |
More Corruption, Hot Laptops WinSock XP Fix appears to be incompatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2... Freeware programs always carry some element of risk... Games are the most taxing application for any computer, and they're especially hard on notebooks... |
PC World
May 2002 |
Letters to PC World Readers speak out about online marketing, music copying, and the hidden cost of XP upgrades... |
PC World
March 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Windows Rejuvenated! Is your aging Windows machine slowing down? Getting creaky? Just plain showing its age? Here's how to make it work the way it did fresh out of the box. |
PC World
January 2005
Kirk Steers |
Five-Minute Fixes Rapid relief for balky PCs, stuck Windows, stalled networks, recalcitrant printers, and your other everyday computing hassles. |
PC World
March 2005 |
Letters Opting out of spam... Virus protection costs rising... Contacting your PC maker... etc. |
BusinessWeek
June 21, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Desktops: Get The Most Bang For Your Buck Here's how to get the most for your money when looking for a desktop personal computer. |
PC World
November 2003 |
Letters Readers sound off about copyrights and file sharing, upgrade hints, cheap ink, and whether to turn off a PC at night. |
PC World
August 1, 2000
Gregg Keizer |
PC Repair Undercover What if the odds of emerging from your doctor's office hale and hearty ran two-to-one against you? We'd be a nation swamped with shamans instead of surgeons. Fortunately, a visit to the doctor is generally nothing to fear. But your PC's trip to the repair shop may be another matter. |
PC World
July 2002 |
Ladies and Gentlemen, We Cordially Invite You to PC World's 20th World Class Awards Our gala celebration of 2002's best hardware, software, and sites -- plus a few of the all-time greats. |
PC World
August 2006
Kirk Steers |
Hardware Tips: Cheap Notebook Tweaks: Maximize Your Laptop Simple laptop component upgrades, mobile peripherals, longer battery life, and more. |
PC World
December 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Windows Bug Allows Repeat Invasions Microsoft recently released a Security Advisory for a Firewall quirk... Avoid a fake Google site... A problem with Windows updates... Fix Wi-Fi router problems... |
PC Magazine
October 5, 2004
Sebastian Rupley |
Service Pack 2: Work-Arounds As Microsoft's long-awaited Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) makes its way onto more PCs, the company has published two extensive lists of programs that may either seem to stop working or behave differently after installation. |
PC World
March 2004
Scott Dunn |
76 Ways to Get More Out of Windows Quick, easy ways to tame your operating system...from speed tweaks to security checks to troubleshooting tips. |
PC World
November 2004
Tom Mainelli |
AMD Value CPU Is No Athlon Frugal PC buyers have a new option in AMD's line of 32-bit Sempron chips. A downside: The newcomer is slower than the 32-bit Athlon XP it replaces. |
PC World
January 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Patch Backlash Is Microsoft doing enough to fix its security mess? We asked its users, who wonder how things got this bad in the first place. |
PC Magazine
August 24, 2005
Jamie Lendino |
Google Desktop 2.0 (Beta) Yahoo!'s still the king of desktop search but Google Desktop 2.0's sidebar offers a compelling new way to navigate both your own computer and the Internet. |
PC World
September 2003 |
Letters to PC World Readers speak out on trustworthy computing, spybots, Best of 2003, broadband via BPL, and more. |
PC World
April 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Patch Serious Leaks in Windows Block tarnished pop-ups in Windows Media Player... Fix glitches in Outlook... Flaws in Eudora... |
PC World
January 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Fix Windows XP SP2 Installation Woes Patch serious security holes in Windows and Internet Explorer... Dell Adapter Recall... Toshiba Recalls Laptop Memory... Patch RealPlayer Security Holes... etc. |
PC World
May 24, 2007 |
10 Fast Fixes for Nagging PC Problems These common snags won't make a brick of your PC, but they're frustrating, annoying, and real productivity drains. Here's how to solve them. |
PC World
May 24, 2007
Christopher Null |
How to Survive the Worst PC Disasters Can't get your PC to boot? Or just sent your boss a really embarrassing e-mail? Here's how to recover from these and ten other potential catastrophes. |
PC World
November 2004
Dan Verton |
Biography of a Worm Can anything stop the next global virus outbreak? We follow the trail of one recent worm to see how the security system works--and whether it can be fixed. |
InternetNews
June 24, 2010 |
Microsoft Will End XP SP2 Support Soon A survey shows that almost half of all enterprise PCs still run Windows XP Service Pack 2, and support for it runs out next month. |
PC World
October 2003
Scott Dunn |
Five Steps to a Leaner, Cleaner Windows Here are five things Windows users can do to eliminate clutter in their system folders and maximize the space available on their drives. |
PC World
March 2006
Scott Dunn |
The Fastest Way to Open Items on Your Desktop Put your desktop on the menu... Access icons via the keyboard... Add info to your applications' title bars... |
PC World
April 2003
Zetter & Tweney |
Internet Fixes Sneakier spam, wilier worms, more aggravating ads... no wonder it feels like your PC is under assault. Fight back with these simple steps for keeping the latest pests at bay. |
PC World
November 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Attackers Exploit Bug in Windows 2000 New worms released within a week prior to Window's posting the patch... New patches for Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Reader. |
PC World
July 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Megapatch for Windows: Do Not Ignore Two of the most serious attacks could happen right under your nose. |
PC World
April 2002
Scott Dunn |
Super Windows Secrets Smart tips that unleash Windows' hidden powers -- whether you've upgraded to XP or not... |
Investment Advisor
June 2010
Dan Skiles |
The Technology Coach: Time to Upgrade Your PC's OS? Whether or not to upgrade to a new operating system is a question that businesses have not had to answer for quite some time. |
PC World
February 2002 |
Letters Readers write in about home PC recommendations, XP compatibility, and home entertainment choices... |
PC Magazine
November 4, 2003 |
The PC Innovations Just Don't Stop Contrary to conventional wisdom, PCs just keep getting better. |
PC World
May 30, 2002
Yael Li-Ron |
Find and Organize Your Files Here are our top tips and tricks for organizing and manipulating your files. Your filing system will never be in disarray again |
PC World
January 2002 |
Letters to PC World Readers write in about Windows XP, poor tech support, and next-day service... |
PC World
March 2002 |
Letters to PC World Gotcha! The XP Debate Continues... Squeezing Out Small-Business Sites?... Caveats on Printers... A Wily Trick... Networking in a Snap... The Best Advice Money Can't Buy... |
PC Magazine
January 12, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
Cleaning Up After Windows XP Hotfixes If you've followed PC Magazine's recommendations, your system is now configured to accept Windows updates automatically. |
PC World
December 2001
Steve Bass |
A Windows XP Upgrade in Your Future? The Windows XP OS may require more time, money, and hardware than you think... |
PC World
March 1, 2000
Matt Lake |
Windows 2000: Tips for New Arrivals What is it with Windows 2000? At first glance, it looks like Windows 98 or 95--same old Start menu, Recycle Bin, and Task bar. But as you spend more time with it, little differences in looks and functions crop up. |
