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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• Where to find your IP address

By Andy Walker. If you need to know your IP address and you're having trouble finding it, here's a how-to that makes it easy.

4• Wipe adult content from your PC

By Andy Walker. Need to delete your Internet Browser history to keep those nosy people from tracking your web surfing habits? This guide will show your how to do so.

5• How to view an XLS file

By Andy Walker. If you don't have Excel on your system, you can still view Excel spreadsheets - it's easy and it's free.

6• Cyberwalker.com Frequently Asked Questions

By . Are you having difficulties finding your way around our site? We have the answers to your questions right here.

7• How to re-install Windows ME

By Andy Walker. If you want to install Windows ME on a clean system, it's pretty easy.

8• How to downgrade Vista to XP

By Peter Ehm. It's not always nostalgia that drives us back from Vista to XP.

9• How to update the BIOS from a floppy

By Andy Walker. Use a floppy disk to update your BIOS on an older computer.

10• Is it mice or mouses? Computerese grammar at its best!

By Andy Walker. Often in life, it's the silliest questions that deserves the best answers.

11• How to find lost files in Windows XP

By Andy Walker. It can be frustrating trying to find files on your computer.

12• How to defragment your hard drive

By Andy Walker. Your computer files become disorganized over time, slowing things down.

13• How to fix your monitor's colors after a reinstall

By Andy Walker. You had reason to reinstall Windows and now your monitor's colors look really awful.

14• Compare Vista versions

By Andy Walker. Did you know there are nine versions of Windows Vista? Here's a breakdown.

15• Back Orifice Trojan horse explained

By Andy Walker. True to the historical version, a Trojan horse can attack your computer without your realizing anything's going wrong.

16• How to keep your recipients' e-mail addresses hidden

By Andy Walker. Sometimes it is a really good idea not to broadcast someone else's email.

17• How to fix Windows disk defragmenter if it stalls

By Andy Walker. Defragmenting your hard drive is recommended maintenance for your computer.

18• How to start in Safe Mode

By Andy Walker. You can choose your favorite way to start your computer in Safe mode.

19• A guide to those weird ports on the back of your computer

By Andy Walker. Don't be intimidated by all the different connections on the back of your computer.

20• Two monitors on one computer . . . Is that possible?

By Andy Walker. Yes, it is possible, but you need to know Windows 98's limitations concerning the whole idea.

21• Clean your Windows registry

By Don Reisinger. Sometimes the best way to fix a problem is to clean the Windows registry.

22• Rid your browser of naughty stuff

By Andy Walker. What to do if you don't want others to see that you've visited certain sites.

23• Need to send a huge file? Shrink it!

By Andy Walker. Sending large e-mail attachments has never been easier.

24• Video DB9-15 Port

By Andy Walker. Curious as to what the video connector looks like? Cyberwalker shows you so you can hook up your monitor.

25• Opening photos that come in your e-mail is easy

By Andy Walker. If Auntie Jennie e-mailed you that old photograph of you naked in the bathtub, could you open it? Would you want to? Learn how, as the CyberWalker shows you the ropes.

26• Keep it a sweet secret

By Andy Walker. Not everyone wants to have their e-mail address broadcast throughout the cyber-universe.

27• 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 .

28• 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.

29• What's connected to a computer? All about peripherals

By Andy Walker. Wondering what is connected to your PC through all those cables? Here is the skinny on computer peripherals.

30• Here's what you need for your personal home office

By Andy Walker. If you need to buy equipment for your home office, here are some Cyberwalker recommendations.

31• Avoid fake Wi-Fi access points

By Andy Walker. Your computer seems to become an access point for a network, which it isn't.

32• 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.

33• How to remove fonts

By Andy Walker. Do you absolutely have to keep every single version of every single font on your computer? Not necessarily.

34• Lavasoft's Ad-Aware 2007

By Ted Gallardo. One of the first applications out of the anti-spyware wars gates, Lavasoft is still going strong.

35• Right-clicking and other rodent secrets

By Andy Walker. If you've wondered what you're supposed to do with that "other button" on your PC's mouse, get ready for a lot of new choices.

36• Fix power management with a BIOS update

By Andy Walker. Fixing power management issues with a BIOS update can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be.

37• 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.

38• How to choose a computer monitor

By Andy Walker. Upgrading your computer for better performance is a popular thing to do.

39• Windows caught in the cookie jar

By Andy Walker. Cookies.

40• Learn to defeat spam

By Andy Walker. Spam is a modern day plague.

41• How to reinstall Mac OS X

By Andy Walker. You may find some bad apples even among the vaunted Macintoshes.

42• How to fix web link errors

By Andy Walker. If you're having trouble reaching certain web pages on the Internet, and you know they were there before, here are some helpful tips to get you to your destinations.

43• How to buy a laptop in 2004

By Andy Walker. Here are a few buying tips to think about before you spend your well-earned money on one.

44• How to filter spam on popular email programs

By Andy Walker. If your inbox is stuffed full of unwanted emails read on to see how to alleviate your spam issue.

45• If Windows 98 won't install over 95, get the right CD.

By Andy Walker. If you're having trouble installing a recently purchased copy of a operating system on to your computer, you might be surprised to find out one possible reason, and how common the problem really is.

46• Faulty cable skews color on monitor.

By Andy Walker. Good connections are always important in relationships, and machines as well.

47• How to print your bookmarks

By Andy Walker. You want to print your bookmarks but there's no obvious way to do it.

48• Keep your PC running in top form

By Andy Walker. A clean and organized computer is a happy computer.

49• How to open Excel and Word files with your browser

By Andy Walker. A quick answer on how to use Internet Explorer to open MS-Office files.

50• Indexing files can keep your hard drive busy

By Andy Walker. Your screensaver is on but you can still hear your hard drive working on something.