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March 2003
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Window Tips: XP Error Messages--You Decide What to Report Customize outbound Windows XP error messages; add sounds and visual effects to your PC's error messages; diagnose memory errors; a better way to tweak Windows. |
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September 2, 2003
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Forcing Windows to Crash Here's a Registry tweak that will let you crash Windows 2000 or XP in order to test your recovery options. |
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July 2004
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Why All the Problems Shutting Down My PC? Fix faulty Windows shutdowns... Undo a dual-boot setup... Share Outlook data across a network... |
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June 22, 2005
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XP Desktop Icon Labels Lose Transparency Windows XP has the ability to display desktop icon labels with a transparent background and drop-shadow effect. |
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July 25, 2007
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Shift Any Version of Windows Into High Gear Use the OS's own tools to maximize your PC's performance without spending a dime. |
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March 21, 2007
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Should I Report Program Problems to Microsoft? Tell Windows ahead of time when to send problem reports... Customize Office menus and Windows Explorer shortcuts. |
PC World
December 2003
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Windows Tips: Throwback -- Give XP That Old-Time Windows Look Plus: Reopen folders automatically; restore lost desktop icons; and print faster, conserve paper. |
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July 24, 2006
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Step by Step: Get Any PC, New or Old, Ready for Everyday Use Customize your system settings, update drivers, get rid of built-in software you don't want, and more. |
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June 14, 2007
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Accelerate Windows by Tweaking Virtual Memory Tricks to pep up your computer... A Mac OS X theme for your Windows PC... |
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January 31, 2007 |
Virtual Memory Low--What to Do? Some tips on how to fix the virtual memory when it is too low. |
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February 26, 2008
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Microsoft Windows Vista: What PC Buyers Choose PC buyers choose one version of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system over all others. |
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November 25, 2007
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Fast Windows Fixes From bullet-fast startups and shutdowns to automatic data protection, here are 31 tweaks to make Vista and XP smarter, more reliable, and more efficient. |
PC Magazine
April 4, 2007 |
How to Clear the Recently Run Programs List How can I clear the list of recently run programs that appears when you click the Start button and then click Run? |
PC World
December 2005
Scott Dunn |
Find Your Files Faster by Giving Them Keywords Through Windows' File Properties, you can annotate files for easier searches later. |
PC Magazine
January 31, 2007 |
Internet Explorer Sluggish at Start Adjust IE to avoid looking for Proxy settings. |
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October 10, 2007
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Turn Off USB 2.0 Warning Turning off all USB-related error messages. |
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August 14, 2008
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Unblock Start-Up Programs in Vista How to better integrate Startup Cop Pro with Windows Vista. |
PC World
April 29, 2002
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Customize Your Windows Desktop Want Windows your way? Follow our tips and whip your desktop into shape. |
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. |
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January 2002
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Windows Tips: Take Charge of Windows Audio Controls Control Windows' audio commands, fix problem applications with fast access to the Task Manager... |
PC Magazine
August 2, 2006 |
Eliminate "Recent Documents" Evidence Disable Window's XP history of your recent documents. |
PC World
February 27, 2007
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Windows Tips for Everyone Whether you've jumped to Vista or are sticking with XP, our tips will make your computing faster and safer and even a little more stylish. |
PC Magazine
September 13, 2006 |
Word Text Is Not Black Change in text color may occur when you change the desktop theme. |
PC World
November 2002
Scott Dunn |
The Insider's Guide to Fixing Windows You don't have to bend to Windows' will -- just follow our tips to shape it to your liking. |
PC Magazine
November 14, 2007
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Stay Secure on a Public PC A few quick clicks and keystrokes will keep you safe when using a public terminal. |
PC Magazine
May 18, 2005
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Disabling Delayed-Write in Windows Is there a way to determine when the delayed-write process is actually completed? Or, even better, is there a way to disable delayed-write so that Windows transfers only files in real time and does not report the task as complete until it is actually completed? |
PC World
September 25, 2006
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Windows Tips: Vanquish Still More Windows Annoyances These eight tricks should improve your Windows experience. |
PC Magazine
August 19, 2003
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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. |
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April 2002
Scott Dunn |
Super Windows Secrets Smart tips that unleash Windows' hidden powers -- whether you've upgraded to XP or not... |
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September 2005
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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. |
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January 2001
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Make Windows More Energy-Efficient Let your PC hibernate... take a Stretch Break... |
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August 2003
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Supercharge Windows by Paring Unneeded Services Inside Windows' services tool; do your memory a dis-service; simple and free calendar app. |
PC World
June 2004
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Tune Up Your Windows XP Machine (for Free) Windows XP's own tools can boost its--and your PC's--performance. |
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May 2002
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Windows Tips: Screen Smarts Give You an Unobstructed View Recapture screen space lost to toolbars, icons, and other on-screen elements... |
PC Magazine
March 16, 2004
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Shutdown Problems One of the most common complaints in the Tips and Solutions discussion forum at www.pcmag.com is that the computer won't shut down properly. Ask Microsoft for the reason why this is happening. |
PC Magazine
November 11, 2003
Neil J. Rubenking |
Strip Personal Information from Word Documents In Microsoft Word 2002, when I select Properties from the File menu and click on the Summary tab, I see information I don't always want to share with others. For example, how do I clear the company and author lines? |
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. |
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September 2002
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Hardware Tips: What Should You Do With Your Old Computer? Find the best use for an aging machine... uncover the source of Windows' error messages... silence your modem |
PC World
September 26, 2007
Scott Mueller |
Reduce Your PC's Power and Operating Costs A few simple tweaks to the BIOS and to Windows' power settings can cut your PC power bill by more than half. |
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April 2006
Scott Dunn |
Let Windows Annotate Your Files a Bunch at a Time Add keywords or descriptions via the Properties dialog box... Manage your processes through the task manager... |
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January 2003
Kirk Steers |
Faster For Free Want to get more from your megahertz? These slick tips and tools are like a no-cost PC upgrade. |
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September 25, 2007
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How to Recover Almost Anything Even when you think it's gone, a file or folder that you consigned to oblivion may not be irretrievably lost. Here's how to retrieve files from your hard drive and cell phone. |
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July 2002
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Step by Step: Reclaim Hard-Drive Space Windows utilities help you delete unwanted files, apps, and OS components; convert to FAT32; adjust your browser cache; and defrag your hard drive... |
PC World
July 2003
Lincoln Spector |
Which Background Programs Can I Close? Shut down unnecessary applications... find the cause of sudden reboots... save PC power via hibernation... exit Windows with one click. |
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August 3, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
Get Rid of Corrupted Windows Updates Is there any way to delete Windows XP updates that are already downloaded but not installed? |
PC Magazine
August 29, 2007
Anton Galang |
Vista Tip: Going Up Vista Windows Explorer gets rid of the back button. |
PC World
October 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Keep It Simple Cut the clutter on your PC and you can stop aggravations before they begin. Our 50 tips show you how to simplify Windows and your system from startup to shutdown. |
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August 17, 2004 |
Reading E-Mail Safely Expert advice on the best ways to prevent a virus from infesting your system. |
