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April 2004
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Lock Down Your PC Hackers. Spammers. Even rogue coworkers and employees. How can you keep the bad guys out and the good data in? Safeguard your system's perimeter with these 29 beyond-the-basics security steps. |
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December 2003
Scott Spanbauer |
Ultimate Network Security: How to Install a Firewall Everything you need to know about selecting and installing a firewall for your PC or network. |
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July 2005
Scott Dunn |
Access Your Files and Apps From Anywhere for Free Use a built-in Windows tool to reach your office PC's files remotely from the road... Back up Outlook files easily... |
PC World
November 2002
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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. |
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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 World
September 2003
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Check Your Disks for Errors, With a Single Click Automate hard-drive maintenance; XP Pro vs. XP Home; the versatile Power Menu utility. |
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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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July 2004
Scott Dunn |
Access Your Desktop From Wherever You May Be Use XP's Remote Desktop or free, downloadable VNC software from RealVNC to access your system from a distance. |
PC Magazine
April 6, 2005
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Control a PC for Free With a remote control solution, you sit in front of one computer and view the desktop of another computer in a window. |
PC Magazine
June 1, 2005
Sarah Pike |
Top Tips & Tricks For Windows Windows XP tips that will help you solve nagging problems, make Windows suit your style better, make you more safe and secure, help you cooperate with multiple users, and improve performance when you're on the go with a laptop. |
PC World
July 2006
Scott Spanbauer |
Find the Name Behind a Malicious IP Address Use a command-line program to decode IP addresses... Create shortcuts to Web sites... Add a Firefox shortcut for find.pcworld.com... Clean up Google cookies... |
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May 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
It's Time to Update Your Internet Security Arsenal Every tool you need to secure your Windows PC is free on the Internet. Here's where they are. |
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
October 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage Fine-tune the settings in Microsoft's recently released Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
PC World
February 27, 2007
Preston Gralla |
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
November 2, 2005
Michael J. Steinhart |
Maximum Security: 94 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Dozens of our best security tips and pointers, broken down by category: system, networking and wireless, e-mail, Web surfing, malware, and mobile. |
PC World
September 2005
Scott Dunn |
Windows' Command Line Puts You in Control Text commands can make quick work of many Windows tasks; plus, a free file-copy utility. |
PC Magazine
October 5, 2004
Sheryl Canter |
You Need a (Properly Configured) Firewall Firewalls protect you in ways that antivirus software cannot, but only if they're set up correctly. |
PC World
January 2004
Scott Dunn |
Free Add-Ons Bring Out the Best in Windows Despite all the utilities, browsers, and other features Microsoft has added to Windows over the years, the operating system still falls short in many areas. But before you crack open your wallet, check out the terrific freeware floating around the Windows universe. |
PC World
September 2004
Lincoln Spector |
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. |
PC World
July 24, 2006
Andrew Brandt |
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. |
PC World
January 2003
Lincoln Spector |
Answer Line: Synchronize Important Folders on Two Computers Transport files between work and home PCs... sidestep password demands in Windows XP's Task Scheduler... save Windows updates to disk... easy Windows macro recording. |
PC World
April 2001
Scott Spanbauer |
Internet Tips: Check Your Hacker Vulnerability for Free Examine your PC's vulnerability to hackers, weed out dead bookmarks... |
PC World
August 2003
Stan Miastkowski |
Step-By-Step: Bulletproof Your PC With a Software Firewall For any computer with an Internet connection, a firewall is essential. Here are the setup basics. |
PC World
September 1, 2000
Jeff Sengstack |
Make Your PC Hacker-Proof Our test of six personal firewalls finds the best ones for keeping uninvited guests out of your office or home system. |
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. |
PC Magazine
August 3, 2004 |
Keep Your PC Safe Learn to wield your firewall, antivirus, and antispyware tools expertly; don't give up your PC without a fight. |
PC World
April 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Create Your Own File Sharing Network Share files over the Internet via your instant messaging application; more on the YATS32 utility... |
PC Magazine
December 22, 2004
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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 World
May 2002
Steve Bass |
Home Office: Last Call for Windows XP Ugrades Still sitting on the fence? Jump, and avoid these installation hassles... |
PC World
October 2001
Scott Spanbauer |
XP's Extras Windows XP continues a longtime Microsoft tradition: Beef up the new operating system with features once available only via third-party apps. But as usual, you get what you pay for... |
PC World
April 2001
Cameron Crouch & Sean Captain |
Is Your PC Safe From the Enemy Within? Does your firewall have a hole in it? New updates fix a potentially disastrous flaw... |
PC Magazine
June 16, 2009
Eric Griffith |
2009 Windows Utility Guide Browse our largest-ever collection of utilities to install on Windows XP and Vista (and, in some cases, even Windows 7) and you'll find the functions you need at prices you'll like. |
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
December 11, 2000
Sean Captain |
Security Crusader Punches Holes in Firewalls Gibson's simple Trojan horse tricks firewalls from McAfee.com, Symantec, Sygate, and more... |
PC World
June 2002
Harry McCracken |
How To Help Thyself 39 ways to make online help systems more helpful -- or find better answers elsewhere... |
PC World
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
September 2004
Scott Dunn |
Use a Super Boot Floppy After an XP Meltdown Recover when XP won't load... Get the full view of new Windows... Color-code your file names... The fastest way into Outlook... etc. |
InternetNews
August 18, 2009 |
Google Debuts Chrome 4, Iffy Bookmark Sync Google is now out with Chrome 4.0.201.1, introducing browser bookmark syncing, kinda/sorta. |
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 World
October 2002
Steve Bass |
How to Fix the Biggest PC Annoyances Computing hassles driving you bonkers? We feel your pain. And we have solutions -- for hardware, software, and the Web. |
PC Magazine
September 14, 2004
Cade Metz |
BeInSync With its unmatched ease of use and its remote access that is probably just enough for most users, BeInSync is worth a look for those tired of the file-shuffle routine. |
PC World
November 2005
Dennis O'Reilly |
10-Step Security If you have about an hour, you can batten down your machine's hatches against Net threats new and old. Here's how to protect your Window's operating system. |
PC World
October 2001
Scott Spanbauer |
Internet Tips: Send Browser Pop-Ups to Their Deserved Demise Prevent pop-up browser windows, sharpen AOL graphics, capture a Shockwave animation... |
PC Magazine
June 1, 2005
Oliver Kaven |
Access Your Bookmarks from Anywhere SiteBar makes it easy for those running a Web server to access their bookmarks from any PC. |
PC World
May 2001
Stan Miastkowski |
Fortress PC Snoops, hackers, and viruses abound online. We identify all the tools you need to defend yourself against these hazards... |
PC World
September 25, 2006
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Vanquish Still More Windows Annoyances These eight tricks should improve your Windows experience. |
PC World
November 2005
Scott Dunn |
Great Freeware Squeezes More Out of Windows Ten free programs put Windows on its best behavior and teach the old OS useful new file and interface tricks. |
PC Magazine
March 16, 2004
Neil J. Rubenking |
Start Windows XP Without Waiting for Welcome I'd like to change my Windows XP Home Edition start-up back to what it was originally. |
