News and trends

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.

August 27, 2008 in News and Trends

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.

August 27, 2008 in Technology

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.

August 26, 2008 in Security

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.

August 26, 2008 in Technology

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.

August 21, 2008 in Technology

15 Revolutionary Inventions of 2007

Whether they changed the way you read or the way you ride, these notable inventions from the past year will continue to influence their industries and our lives.

August 19, 2008 in Office Tech

Insider Deals: Sweet, If You Can Score Them

You don't have to be a PC vendor's friend, relative, or employee to snag deals that were created for the benefit of exclusive groups of insiders.

August 18, 2008 in Technology

Clever iPhone Tricks

BY James A. Martin

Did you know you can dictate e-mail messages to your iPhone? That's just one of the tricks up our sleeves.

August 6, 2008 in Mobile

When Is Vista not Vista? When It's Mojave!

BY Steve Bass

Microsoft resorts to subterfuge to get people to try Windows Vista, as Steve Bass recently found. Plus, tips for Outlook and Windows passwords.

August 5, 2008 in Apps & Software

10 Quick Fixes for the Worst Security Nightmares

BY Erik Larkin

Most security attacks are targeted at a few weak points on your PC that aren't that hard to protect. Follow these simple tips, and you'll suddenly be a whole lot safer.

August 4, 2008 in Security

Give Your Chats a Personal Touch With Free Videoconferencing

BY Zack Stern

Chat is cheap. Videoconferencing, on the other hand, gives your online conversations a more personal feeling.

August 3, 2008 in Apps & Software

Troubleshoot Your Boot-Up and Shutdown Problems

BY Lincoln Spector

Does your PC hang, complain, or flat-out blue-screen when you start it up or shut it down? PC World's Lincoln Spector has answers to readers' most perplexing boot and shutdown questions.

July 31, 2008 in Technology

Assurz Folds--Are Customers Stuck?

BY Steve Bass

A company offering a "satisfaction guarantee" for major online retailers is going bankrupt; Steve Bass has details on what to do.

July 29, 2008 in Grow Your Business

Essential Gear for the Business Traveler, Part 1

BY James A. Martin

Traveling lightly is a must these days, but Jim Martin found two gadgets worthy of a spot in the carry-on.

July 23, 2008 in Business Travel

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.

July 21, 2008 in Technology

Make Banks Compete for Your Deposits

BY Denny Arar

In MoneyAisle's real-time auctions, banks bid up rates on certificates of deposit and savings accounts.

July 14, 2008 in Money

Packing Tips for Painless Trips

BY James A. Martin

New airline baggage fees require new packing strategies for gear-toting travelers. Here are three ways to travel light.

July 11, 2008 in Business Travel

Laptop Buying Tips, Part 3

BY James A. Martin

Here's how to find the best places to buy a laptop, plus how much to pay and how to finance the purchase.

July 2, 2008 in Technology

Casual Friday: Virtual Vacationing

BY Darren Gladstone

Can't see the world? We've got some cheap ways for you to explore the great indoors this summer.

July 1, 2008 in Technology

How to Buy a Motherboard

BY David Kanter

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.

July 1, 2008 in Technology

Printing 2.0

BY Francine Kizner

Started on slick and colorful calling cards for the social networking circuit, Moo has quickly become an international stationery brand.

June 25, 2008 in Young Entrepreneurs

Laptop Buying Tips, Part 2

BY James A. Martin

Last week I kicked off a three-part series of articles offering tips for buying a laptop.

June 25, 2008 in Technology

Laptop Buying Tips, Part 1

BY James A. Martin

There are plenty of business decisions more difficult to make than choosing which laptop to buy. At the moment, I can't think of what they are, so I'll have to get back to you.

June 18, 2008 in Technology