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8 Best Buys for Essential Gear
BY Melissa J. Perenson and PC World Staff
Here's what to buy among the gear everybody needs, from laptops and desktops to HDTVs.Quadruple Your Fun (and Productivity) With a Four-Monitor System
BY Alfred Poor
Think dual-display systems are the bee's knees? This quad-head setup will blow your mind.Easy Solutions for Common E-Mail Headaches
BY Lincoln Spector
Archive important messages for safekeeping, add an image to your mail signature, and clear out corrupted messages. Lincoln Spector answers your e-mail questions.Computer Problems Got You Stranded?
BY Heather Clancy
Here's how to find emergency care for your ailing laptop.Living With an iPhone 3G, Part 2
BY James A. Martin
Last week, I described the e-mail problems I've had with my Apple iPhone 3G. This week I'll give you my take on some other complaints that consumers have raised, including dropped calls, sluggish network speeds, and short battery life.Living With an iPhone 3G, Part 1
BY James A. Martin
The Apple iPhone 3G has earned lots of praise--and complaints. What's it like to live with one?Scout for Deals Long Before Black Friday
You shouldn't wait until the last minute to snap up great deals. But you have to know what a bargain looks like.5 Ways to Foil Hackers
BY Justin Petruccelli
Are you the only you out there? When it comes to protecting your identity, a bit of prevention is worth a megabyte of cure.5 Cool Hacks for Your Entertainment Gadgets
BY Zack Stern
Add external storage to your TiVo, beef up your Xbox 360, rip DVDs to your media player, play your iTunes purchases on any device, and use your standard cable remote to skip commercials.12 Unnecessary Vista Features You Can Disable Right Now
BY Lincoln Spector
Vista, thy name is bloat!Smart Fixes for Your Printing, E-Mail, and Audio Hassles
BY Steve Bass
Save on costly printer ink, handle leftover Registry junk, and defeat a common Outlook annoyance. Plus: two cool volume-control tools.20 Tech Habits to Improve Your Life
BY Gina Trapani
A few new habits can make the difference between staying on task, finding what you need, and getting things done--or having a tech meltdown.12 Sly Web Tricks That Put You in Control
BY Adam Pash
Turn a Wi-Fi thief's world upside down. Send an e-mail that self-destructs. And ensure that your boss thinks you're always hard at work. These tweaks and tools let you gain the upper hand.When to Worry About Security Holes--and When Not To
BY Erik Larkin
Annoyed by all the computerese that litters security stories? Here's your guide.Step-by-Step: 5 Laptop Upgrades You Can Do Yourself
Your notebook may be old, but that doesn't mean its days are numbered. We'll show you how to breathe new life into your portable by opening the hood and upgrading some basic components.