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1• How to get into your computer's BIOS
By Andy Walker. If you need to access the BIOS in your system, this will guide you through the process.
2• How to update a driver
By Staff. When you change your operating system, such as upgrade from XP to Vista, some of your peripheral equipment will be upset.
3• Survivor tools
By Staff. More and more websites are available now that can ferret out viruses and spyware on your computer.
4• How to update the BIOS from a floppy
By Andy Walker. Use a floppy disk to update your BIOS on an older computer.
5• Get rid of trash on your hard drive
By Andy Walker. Use these methods to find/delete hidden and unwanted files to maximize your hard drive space.
6• How to Clean out Unwanted Files Hidden on Your Hard Drive
By Andy Walker. There are many hidden files on a Windows computer.
7• The difference between PC100, PC133, and DDR memory
By Andy Walker. If you're looking at upgrading your system with some new RAM, be advised not all forms of RAM are compatible with one another.
8• Video: Clean your memory and turbocharge your PC
By Andy Walker. If you computer runs really slowly -- but it never used to -- then it may be time to clean out your system memory.
9• Compare Vista versions
By Andy Walker. Did you know there are nine versions of Windows Vista? Here's a breakdown.
10• How to choose a microprocessor
By Andy Walker. Not all microprocessors are the same.
11• What's inside a computer?
By Andy Walker. Not exactly sure what makes your computer work? All those parts seem too complicated to understand? This article will help you understand what makes a computer go.
12• How to shop for a sound card for your computer
By Andy Walker. There are all types of sound cards available on the market today.
13• How to set-up a home network
By AndyWalker. If you have more than one computer in your home, it's easy to set up a home network.
14• Free up space on your hard drive: FAQ
By Andy Walker. You can recoup large amount of space if you know exactly what you can delete from your hard drive.
15• Save power, save the planet - and save your computer, too
By Peter Ehm. New operating systems include a number of applications that keep the computer off while you're away, and yet keep your data and applications ready for your return .
16• Brand-name? A clone? A tough call
By Andy Walker. What is the difference between a brand name and a clone computer? Is there a difference?.
17• The future of chip technology
By Andy Walker. Moore's Law has about a decade before chipmakers start running out of ways to miniaturize silicon wafers, but new non-silicon chips may save the day.
18• How to buy a small business PC
By Andy Walker. A business's computer needs are different from a home's.
19• Keeping drivers up-to-date
By Andy Walker. Get the story here about what drivers are, the importance of keeping them up-to-date, and how to go about it.
20• Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic AntiVirus
By Ted Gallardo. It is straightforward and easy-to-use and navigate, but it does tend to get lost from time to time.
21• Fix the blue screen of death
By Andy Walker. Does you system crash and show a blue screen? Here are a few tips to help you and your computer out of the mess.
22• Same box, different results
By Andy Walker. Computers of similar make and build often perform differently.
23• How to choose a computer monitor
By Andy Walker. Upgrading your computer for better performance is a popular thing to do.
24• Hard-drive shuffle tough to master
By Andy Walker. Want to know how to switch your hard drives and their corresponding drive letters? Here's how!.
25• Two ways to fix a modem
By Andy Walker. Sometimes modems just don't work like they should.
26• Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 2007
By Ted Gallardo. While it does what it promises to do, and then some, this version of Norton's AntiVirus hogs too many resources and slows your computer down.
27• Yep, it's a virus.
By Andy Walker. Just when you thought it was safe to relax your computer security, you find out you were wrong about that.
28• Computer myths: legends or truth?
By Peter Ehm. Some of the stories sound logical, and they might have been.
29• Computer too noisy? It's getting too hot
By Chris Ricci. Fans inside your computer case can - and do - break down.
30• Bigger is always better when buying hard drives
By Andy Walker. When you shop for a hard drive, shop for more than you need right this minute.
31• Sometimes frightening virus warnings are just hoaxes.
By Andy Walker. Anyone who has emailed much at all has probably fallen prey to at least one emailed hoax.
32• Computer Basics: What is inside a computer?
By Andy Walker. If you are new to computing, all those parts inside a computer may be really intimidating.
33• Computer Basics for Newcomers to Computers
By Andy Walker. We all need to start learning at the beginning.
34• Getting the static out
By Andy Walker. In the age of electronics, static interference comes from many sources.
35• Upgraded 486 will never perform like a Pentium
By Andy Walker. No one wants to hear these words, but sometimes it's the plain truth.
36• How to choose a power strip
By Andy Walker. With all the power cables that go along with running a computer, a power strip is essential.
37• Going wireless with a cell phone and modem in 1997
By Andy Walker. Ready to hit the road and want to stay in touch? You can use your cell phone with your laptop to connect (almost) any time.
38• Compaq often puts install info on hard drive.
By Andy Walker. Unable to locate the software your computer came with? Read on to find out more about these problems.
39• How to buy a small business computer in 2003
By Andy Walker. Purchasing a computer for a small business poses its own set of unique problems.
40• Fry, baby, fry -- MMX inferno
By Andy Walker. If you're upgrading your computer, make sure all the components are compatible.
41• Applications ignore one another
By Chris Ricci. Office programs are often incompatible, but you can now get around the challenge.
42• Chip overclocking makes PC faster, but be careful.
By Andy Walker. Overclocking a PC doesn't make time go faster -- it makes your processor run faster than it was meant to.
43• Pick a laptop to suit your needs
By Andy Walker. They come in all shapes and colors, but a smart buyer knows there are other points to consider before shelling out their hard-earned dollar.
44• Blu-ray knocks out HD DVD
By Jason Kerluck. As format wars go, this one was as brief as it was bitter.
45• So you want a web site of your own?
By Chris Ricci. If you think you've got something to say to the world, or something to sell to the world, doing it online might be your best bet.
46• How to clean your computer
By Andy Walker. A how to on keeping system damaging dirt down to a minimum.
47• Clean power equals clean computing
By Peter Ehm. Plug-and-play is a nice expression, and it works - provided you don't plug your computer directly into the wall outlet.
48• Cool computer can stay turned on
By Andy Walker. You need to keep your computer clean and cool if you want a 24-hour always-on system.
49• Power: a good servant, an awful master
By Peter Ehm. Surge protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supply units (UPS) can save your computer and your sanity, too.
50• Internal changes scared your computer silly?
By Andy Walker. Power on .