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How to Back Up Your Android Phone

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 3:07pm
Follow this guide to learn how to safeguard your smartphone's important data.


Get 5GB of Extra Dropbox Storage, Free

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:35am
The catch, if you can call it that, is that you have to use the new Dropbox beta to upload your photos and videos.


How to Use Gmail Filters

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:00am
With the help of Gmail filters, you can automatically sort your incoming email.


Was Your Email Account Hacked? PwnedList Can Tell You

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 6:35pm
Concerned about your private data in the wake of a big hack? The PwnedList website helps you find out if your online accounts were leaked during a data breach.


How to Take Great Product Photos for Your Online Store

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 6:00pm
Make your product stand out in the online marketplace with excellent photos. Here are the basics for taking great, professional-looking photos without spending a fortune on equipment.


How to Install Boot Camp and Run Windows on Your Mac

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:00am
With these simple instructions, you can install Boot Camp on your Mac and dual-boot it into Windows.


How Do I Make Web Mail My Default Email, Part 1

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 7:51am
Skicrazer asked the Web Browsing and Email forum what to change so that clicking a mailto link would bring up a Web-based mail account


Root Out Rootkits with Free TDSSKiller

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 6:42am
Can't quite clean the malware from your PC? You might be the victim of a rootkit. Kaspersky's free utility should help.


What Is Deep Packet Inspection?

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 10:33am
Though shelved for now, if legislation like SOPA and the PROTECT IP Act ever passes, it may require your ISP to start monitoring your online activity with deep packet inspection software. Make sure you understand how it works, and how you can fight back.


How to Install Windows 7 Without the Disc

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 10:00am
Here's how to legally download Windows 7 and make your own install disc.


Q&A: Restoring Hidden Icons, Okay to Uninstall Visual C++ Versions?

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 8:17pm
Answers to tricky questions: What to do when your icons are wiped out by a virus? Should you remove old Visual C++ versions?


How to Get the Most From Your Netflix Streaming Subscription

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 6:00pm
Netflix Unlimited Streaming is still a great deal, and we've uncovered a few tips and tricks to help you take full advantage of your Netflix streaming subscription.


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Tue, 01/31/2012 - 6:00pm

Five Ways to Mix Business and Personal Data on Your Smartphone

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 8:00am
Many people use their personal smartphones to do work. Here are five ways to access your work and personal data without carrying two handsets.


Organizing Photos, Fixing Dark Prints, Solving File Format Problems, and More

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 4:53pm
Dave answers reader questions about printing, photo management, grainy images, online photo theft, and more.


Five Ways to Protect Your Email at Work

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 4:51pm
Hackers can exploit email to hack into your work accounts. But these simple techniques can help protect your email account and company data.


Retrieve Your Entire Music Library from Your Google Music Account

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 9:43am
The service now lets you download all your tunes, which is great for restoring after a crashed hard drive or other data disaster.


Best Way to Upgrade Vista to Windows 7

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 7:36am
Wlpncp plans to upgrade his wife's PC from Vista to Windows 7. He asked the Laptops forum for advice.


Connect Your Tuner-Equipped PC to Your HDTV

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:00am
Now that you're pulling down sweet, sweet over-the-air TV shows, let's get your computer hooked up for big-screen viewing.


How to Set Up Intel Smart Response SSD Caching Technology

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 6:30pm
Using Intel’s Smart Response Technology is an easy way to enhance the performance of a system, without having to spring for an expensive, high-capacity SSD. We show you how to set it up and what kind of performance you can expect.