PC maintenance: How to clean your laptop
By PC.com December 16, 2008Remember the last time you washed your car? You took it to the car wash or broke out the hose and blasted off layer after layer of grime. And afterwards, you beamed at how good it looked. Read More »
Everyday Use » Maintaining Your Computer »
Resolve to Protect Your Online Privacy
By PC.com December 16, 2008Social networking, blogs, and even e-mail have connected most of us to the rest of the world like never before. Read More »
Everyday Use » Internet Tips »
Taking Charge of Holiday Expenses and Beyond
By PC.com December 16, 2008Once the wrapping paper is all put away and the guests have left, most of us find that we need to take stock of our finances. Read More »
Everyday Use » Useful Sites & Services »
Relief for Slow Internet Connections
By Mark Frauenfelder December 09, 2008With a fast Internet connection, using the Web is a pleasure. But not so with a slow connection. Using a laptop in a hotel with spotty Wi-Fi will test your patience. Read More »
Everyday Use » Internet Tips »
Sharing Online Wishlists
By PC.com December 01, 2008We spend hours each year agonizing over the right present to give to that special someone (to say nothing of family and friends who make gift ideas seem impossible). Read More »
Everyday Use » Internet Tips »
Who Really Needs a Netbook?
By PC.com December 01, 2008So, I know that recently oceans of ink have been spilled and billions of electrons sprayed debating the question: Who needs a netbook? Read More »
Everyday Use » Mobile Computing »
Don't Miss the Classic Holiday Specials
By PC.com November 27, 2008TV specials are as much a part of the holidays as egg nog and Jack Frost nipping at your nose. Some of those holiday shows are hard to do without, and a little bit of online research means you don't have to. Read More »
Fun Activities » TV & Video »
Cyber Tips Can Help You Cook Like a Chef
By Sylvia Flores November 18, 2008You don't have to be Martha Stewart to create the ultimate feast this holiday season. Read More »
Everyday Use » Internet Tips »
Checking Your Browsing History
PC.com June 27, 2008Learn how to view a list of the websites you've visited most recently, and how to adjust your privacy settings on a Mac or a PC. Watch Now »
Blocking Pop-Ups
PC.com June 27, 2008Few things online are as annoying as the pop-up window. Even worse, these uninvited guests can sometimes leave behind malicious software. Here's what you can do. Watch Now »
Laptop Security
PC.com June 27, 2008These practical tips could prove to be priceless when it comes to keeping you and your laptop together. Watch Now »
The Importance of a Firewall
PC.com June 27, 2008A firewall acts as a security system, detecting suspicious activity and keeping it from entering. Watch Now »
The Importance of Backing Up Your Computer
PC.com June 27, 2008Backing up your files, or archiving, is the best way to keep them safe. Explore your hard drive options, and learn how backup software gets the job done. Watch Now »
Choosing a Password
PC.com June 27, 2008Choosing strong passwords is an important part of keeping your information safe online. Learn how to outsmart the hackers. Watch Now »