Small office and home networks make simple work of printer and file sharing, internet phone calls, and streaming media. But getting the right products can be confusing. We'll show you how to get the most for the money.
How to Buy Home Networking Products
Small office and home networks make simple work of printer and file sharing, internet phone calls, and streaming media. But getting the right products can be confusing. We'll show you how to get the most for the money.
Build a PC, Juice Up Your Laptop
Want to build your own PC? Steve Bass has some ideas for you. Plus, how to upgrade your old laptop or buy a new one.
Laptop Buying Tips, Part 3
Here's how to find the best places to buy a laptop, plus how much to pay and how to finance the purchase.
How to Build a Blog With WordPress
Tired of toying with the puny tools that cookie-cutter blog services provide? Follow the steps in this easy guide to install a WordPress blog on your own domain and personalize your Web presence.
How to Buy a Motherboard
Whether you're building a new PC or overhauling an old one, a new motherboard is the place to start. Here's our advice for choosing the right one.
Last OS Standing: Make the Most of Windows Vista
Now that Windows XP is no longer being sold by Microsoft, PC users will be stuck with Windows Vista. Here's a roundup of PC World's best tips for making Vista easier to use.
How to Photograph Fireworks
Equipped with these tips--and one of these cameras--you can take stunning photos of holiday fireworks.
Create Your Own Blu-ray Video Discs
From shooting great video with your HD camcorder to playing the footage back on your HDTV, here's how to turn your own home videos into high-def Blu-ray masterpieces.
Ten Tools to Make Windows Shine
Add a layer of protection against spyware, stop Kaspersky's annoying audio alerts, and hide your files and folders. Plus: More fixes for the pesky Insert key.
Answers to Vista Users' Nagging Questions
Should you revert to XP? How can you make Vista navigation more XP-like? And why doesn't System Restore restore your system? Our Answer Line columnist solves these Windows mysteries.
On the Web: Free Headsets and Rebates
It's all out there: free cell-phone headsets, help getting refunds from big-name retailers, and, of course, cell phones making popcorn.
Stream Your Music Collection Over the Net
Listen to your favorite tunes anywhere, anytime, by putting your entire music library online. It's easy, and we show you how.
Laptop Buying Tips, Part 1
Before buying a new laptop, it pays to consider who, which, when, where, how much, and how.
SpeedUpMyPC 3
SpeedUpMyPC - the award winning utility software that ensures your PC is automatically optimized for maximum performance in just a few easy clicks.