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  • How to Buy a Digital Camcorder

    The current cast of consumer HD camcorders ranges from small to smaller. They're easy to carry and use, and they let you shoot hours of rich, vivid high-definition video. Here's an overview of your camcorder options, from pocket to professional-grade.

  • Quick Tips for Speeding Up Mozilla Firefox

    Work more efficiently in Firefox by clearing the downloads list, removing old Java Consoles, and switching to newly opened tabs.
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Desktops

Upgrade or Buy New? Find the Desktop PC That's Right for You

Here's how to improve an old desktop or buy a new one that meets your needs -- without breaking the bank.

Software

Get a Huge Windows Software Bundle for $19

This amazing deal (valued at $255) includes Plants Vs. Zombies, WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, a PlayOn subscription, and a lot more. Plus, your purchase helps an important charity!

Desktops

Tech Support Showdown: Battle of the Big-Box Chains

When seeking tech support for your small business, could your best option be the nearest outlet of a chain retailer? Here's how tech help from big brands compares with that of independent IT shops.

Phones

Turn Your Smartphone Into a Home Theater Remote Control

Here's how to use a smartphone to replace your collection of remote controls for your home theater.

Windows

Speed Up a 'Slowly Deteriorating' PC

All systems get slower over time. Want to go back in time, to make your PC run like it did when it was new? There's really only one solution.

Windows

5 Reasons to Move to Windows 7, Plus XP Advice

This week, advice for Windows XP users: reasons to switch to Windows 7, plus workarounds for issues with Picture and Fax Viewer, and sleep mode.

Productivity

The Bumpy Road to Private Clouds

When we first heard about cloud computing, public clouds got most of the attention. But private clouds are set to grow in popularity.

Cameras

5 Tips for Shooting in Snow and Cold Weather

Remember these tips for protecting your camera when you take pictures of snowmen, frost, snowflakes, and holiday lights.

Windows

Rotate a Photo Before Uploading it to Facebook

Is your new profile pic sideways? Facebook's wonky editing tools let you rotate some photos, but not others. Here's how to change the orientation before you upload.

Optical Drives

Boot From Your CD/DVD Drive

John Probert complained that he couldn't boot from a CD or DVD

Windows

My 5 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 7 in 2011

Still hanging onto XP? I really think it's time to look at your upgrade options. Here are five reasons why.

Servers

To Add Value Through IT, Pick Up the Ball

Stop playing defense. Proving IT value means devising new strategies for gaining revenue using technology.

Productivity

Simplify Shopping With OurGroceries (It's Not Just for Groceries)

Share multiple lists with multiple people and stay on top of your shopping needs through the holidays and beyond.

Virtualization

How to Check on Your Cloud Provider

Potential cloud-services customers face a tough problem: How can they trust cloud providers enough to hire them when the providers refuse to reveal important...

Social Media

Five Things to Do During a Facebook Outage

Facebook outage?! But, but, but...how will you tell the world what you're thinking and feeling and snacking on? Have no fear: Here's a survival guide.

Search

Feeling Lucky by Default

A41202813 asked the Answer Line forum if there's any way to make Google default to its "I'm Feeling Lucky" option

Consumer Advice

How to Win the Rebate Game

Rebates aren’t always about mailing in paperwork. You may be able to work the rebate system to suit your needs.

Video

How to Shoot Greenscreen Video

We’ve all seen sci-fi movies with fantastic locations and futuristic sets, and most of us have heard the term “greenscreen.” But how are those fabulous scenes and sets created?

Computers

Fix a PC That Wakes Up 'Groggy' from Sleep Mode

Sleep Mode is notorious for wreaking havoc on PCs. For this user's particular problem, I have two recommendations.

Video

All About Video Codecs and Containers

Figuring out which codec and container format to use for your video masterpiece can be confusing. Here's how to pick the right combination.

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