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Secrets of Microsoft Windows. Many other Windows articles are listed in the
Computers
section.
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(Many other Windows articles are available. See the
Computers
section.)
Website installs popular software for you
(July 10, 2011)
System Mechanic? Fishy reviews give it the boot
(May 1, 2011)
Two effective Windows fixer-uppers -- TuneUp and CCleaner
(May 8, 2011)
Security Essentials and System Mechanic help keep Windows running smoothly
(Nov. 8, 2009)
Secrets of the 'Win' key in Windows, including Windows 7
(August 30, 2009)
Latest version of Windows is the best ever
(June 21, 2009)
Many exciting new features in Windows 7
(Oct. 25, 2009)
Forget Vista and XP! Windows 7 is an exciting replacement
(Oct. 11, 2009)
Windows 7 vs. the Mac -- Has Apple finally met its match?
(Nov. 1, 2009)
Stop Paying for Software:
Thunderbird and SPAMfighter are the top e-mail freebies
(April 26, 2009)
Stop Paying for Software:
Get Microsoft Word's features for free
(May 3, 2009)
Stop Paying for Software:
Free ways to keep your computer safe
(May 10, 2009)
Stop Paying for Software:
How's this sound? Pay nothing for audio fixes
(June 7, 2009)
Stop Paying for Software:
Top 10 free utilities for Windows
(July 12, 2009)
Attention, PC shoppers! In Aisle 3, you'll find an incredible deal -- a Windows PC that's also a Mac! Or was that a Mac that's also a Windows PC?
(Nov. 26, 2006)
Stop Paying for Software:
CCleaner fixes Windows errors for free
(May 31, 2009)
Windows users have only a few hurdles when switching to Macs
(Jan. 20, 2008)
How the magic works
: What's behind the amazing Parallels Desktop software that turns a single computer into a dual Mac-plus-Windows PC (April 22, 2007)
What are you paying for if you can't run both?
: My choice of a new laptop is one that runs Windows and Mac OS X (April 15, 2007)
Windows on a Mac
: You can run Windows programs without needing to install Windows itself (May 6, 2007)
Apple's Intel Macs can be Windows PCs, too
- (April 16, 2006)
Windows Vista available to consumers Jan.30, 2007; Amazon taking orders now
(Sept. 10, 2006)
Buy a new Vista PC? Upgrade your current computer? Or is it time to switch?
(Sept. 17, 2006)
Vista, we'll hardly miss ya: How to get more safety and security out of your current Windows PC
(Sept. 24, 2006)
Is Vista so safe you don't need antivirus software? Sure, but only if you're a kid
(Nov. 13, 2006)
Bad news for Vista users: Problems with games, upgrades, MP3 players and QuickBooks — and that's just Week 1
(Jan. 28, 2007)
Should we give Vista a 2nd chance?
(Aug. 3, 2008)
Forget Vista -- Microsoft will have a replacement soon
(Jan. 4, 2009)
Have a Mac? Safely run Windows programs with Crossover
(Aug. 10, 2008)
Ghosts in the machine can turn your PC into a spam generator
(Oct. 28, 2007)
Did Microsoft put drugs in the water? Ugly beige boxes are dumb, but Windows users don't seem to care
(Oct. 1, 2006)
Installation disk can help rescue your computer
(Sept. 7, 2008)
Got a new PC? Here's how to set it up right
(2004)
Copying from dialog boxes: 2 cool Windows tricks, including one you've never heard about before
- (Feb. 1, 2006)
New 'Tune Up' a fool-proof way to get Windows to run better
(March 30, 2008)
Finding the best free utility software for Windows, Part 1
(Jan. 6, 2008)
Finding the best free utility software for Windows, Part 2
(Jan. 13, 2008)
Vista, schmista! Here's the real scoop on what's up with Windows
- (May 14, 2006)
Blog: Aye, spy -- Microsoft's 'Genuine Advantages' anti-piracy program phones home every day
- (June 10, 2006)
New Internet Explorer is ready for a tryout, and new Firefox is on the way
- (May 28, 2006)
Firefox keyboard shortcuts make it easy to use
(Oct. 14, 2007)
Opera Web browser: Safer than Internet Explorer and a tough competitor for Firefox
- (June 4, 2006)
The Windows XP patch: How to get it, what it does and what you need to do beforehand
(2004)
Should you install the XP patch right away? Not on your life.
(2004)
Getting 'mystery files' to open with the right programs
(April 27, 2008)
Microsoft's new Office software could trace document recipients
(2003)
Viruses from Windows PCs are making us all miserable. Isn't it time for a change?
(2002)
How do you spell 'virus'? Here's a clue: It starts with 'W' and ends with pain
(2004)
Do you have to put up with Windows viruses? You tell me
(2004)
What you don't realize you don't know about Apple's OS X Macs
- (May 21, 2006)
Are you afraid to switch from Windows to a Mac with OS X? Here are your excuses, along with reality checks
(2005)
Macintosh, here we come: Why Windows switchers, moving to Macs at a prodigious rate, don't have to worry about viruses and replacment software
(2005)
Why are Macs so much safer than Windows PCs? Your first guess might be wrong
(2005)
Honest talk about Internet safety: Stop using Windows -- or, if you
must
use Windows, stop using Internet Explorer
- (May 28, 2006)
Windows users: Beware of Bugbear worm
(2002)
SoBig Virus was a wake-up call, but will we finally get the message?
(2003)
Do Windows users realize how dangerous Microsoft's own software is?
(2004)
Unpatched XP computer lasts only 18 minutes before falling victim to security flaws.
(2004)
Mamas, don't let your PCs grow up to be zombies
(Sept. 14, 2008)
Google's own Web browser is a champ
(Sept. 21, 2008)
A single infected 'zombie' PC relays 18 million pieces of spam in 20 days, Microsoft's own study shows
(2005)
Quick quiz on computer security
(2004)
Test your knowledge of Internet security
(2002)
Answers to Internet security test
(2002)
The shocking truth about 'security' in Windows
(2000)
How to safely store passwords and sensitive data
(Sept. 28, 2008)
Office PC safety: How to check the computer you use
(2002)
Office PC safety: What companies can do to make PCs safe and secure
(2002)
Can you go too far to protect your Windows PC? Honest advice for Windows users
(2002)
What if you switched to a Mac? What problems would you face?
(2003)
Run Windows software on your Mac? Yes, with Virtual PC
(2004)
Latest version of Virtual PC puts Windows on a Mac desktop, sharing printers and other peripherals
(2004)
Can you find a Windows emulator for the Mac that doesn't have Microsoft's heavy imprint? Yes, and the software (Guest PC) costs half as much
(2005)
How to save YouTube 'Flash' videos the easy way (May 27, 2007)
The emperor has no clothes: What the Microsoft breakin really means
(2000)
The soul of a bad machine: Why Microsoft doesn't get it (thoughts about the judge's ruling)
(2000)
We need Windows, like it or not, and that means we can't just turn our backs on it
(1999)
What's wrong with Windows? Here are 5 big flaws
(1999)
"Free" offer from Gates Foundation has Windows strings attached
(2000)
The truth about Windows: It's not really an "operating" system because it's not in charge
(2000)
'Most dangerous' flaw found in Windows
(2000)
Windows is too risky because of viruses, so Microsoft uses Unix instead
(2000)
Latest Windows virus could not make things clearer: Stop being so naive
(2001)
A common-sense guide to battling viruses on your Windows PC
(2004)
Why you need to guard against spyware and zombieware on your Windows PC
(2004)
Clueless Windows users are to blame for the mess each time a virus comes along. Isn't it time to wake up?
(2003)
Earth to Windows users: Take Mac users out of your address books!
(2003)
When 'help' is not what you expect
(May 25, 2008)
Goodbye, old paint! Windows heads off to pasture, and won't be missed
(2003)
Should you run two antivirus programs at he same time?
(2001)
Klez computer worm mocks Windows weaknesses and our own gullibility
(2002)
Klez worm faked its source and fooled some users into running it
(2002)
How Microsoft designed an entryway for viruses in Outlook Express
(2002)
Step-by-step guide to disabling the preview pane in Outlook Express
(2002)
Word 97 bug lets thieves steal any of your files
(2002)
Spyware reaches epidemic levels, could be worse than viruses
(2004)
What to do to try to protect your Windows PC against the epidemic of spyware
(2004)
Word 97 bug: Why you should care, and what to do
(2002)
Why the memory problem in Windows 95, 98 and Me isn't fixable
(2001)
Don't let the cone of silence hide the real choice you have when buying a computer
(2002)
Microsoft cutting support for older versions of Windows, but is this just more of the same old no-support game?
(2001)
Speech recognition finally comes of age
(May 24, 2009)
Fireman for Windows and Dragon Burn for Mac make disk burning a pleasure
(July 8, 2007)
The best free software for Windows, Part 1: Photo editing and image management
- (May 21, 2006)
The best free software for Windows, Part 2: Karen's Power Tools
- (June 11, 2006)
Windows XP, Part 1: Best version of Windows yet, but it needs a lot of memory
(2001)
Windows XP, Part 2: 'Big Brother' has you in his sights
(2001)
Have Windows XP? Switch to Microsoft's heavy-duty NTFS file system for free
(2002)
How to block 'Messenger Service' spam in Windows
(2002)
How to get Windows to stop blocking e-mail attachments in Outlook Express
(2003)
'Untouchable' Microsoft does it again: Windows XP is unsafe
(2001)
Why weather Windows' crashes? Fight for a recall!
(2001)
Microsoft: Schools have to pay a Windows license for all computers, even for Macs
(2002)
'Smart Tags' would create bogus hyperlinks that porn sites could insert into legitimate Web pages to lure your kids
(2001)
Microsoft's little secret: What it doesn't want you to know about Windows
(2001)
If you use Microsoft Office in Windows,
Fast Find
is slowing down your PC
(1998)
Forget the high-priced spread and try the free Microsoft Office-compatible suite from OpenOffice.org
- (Feb. 19, 2006)
Open Source software suite is a free replacement for many parts of Microsoft Office
(2002)
Burn 50 GB disks on your Windows computer with a Blu-ray burner
(June 1, 2008)
Back-to-school software? Get it free with OpenOffice
(Sept. 2, 2007)
Like OS X users, Windows users can now make PDFs from any document, for free
(2005)
A single click in Windows XP can substitute for a double click with a simple configuration change
- (April 9, 2006)
Internet Explorer falling behind two other Windows browsers, Mozilla and Opera
(2003)
Internet Explorer scandal: It secretly spies on you and reports back to Microsoft
(2000)
'Off by One' Web browser is a Windows speed champ
(2001)
Internet Explorer losing market share to new, safer browser called Firefox
(2004)
Easy ways to make Internet Explorer look gorgeous
(2002)
Windows Explorer? It's not Internet Explorer, despite the similar name
(Nov. 2, 2006)
Scumware, Part 1: Sneaky software hits a new low
(2001)
Scumware, Part 2: Typical scumware programs and what they do
(2001)
Scumware, Part 3: How to track it down and get rid of it for good
(2001)
Free 'Tweak UI' interface customizer for Windows reappears in a new version
(2000)
Is Windows Me worth it? Save your money or demand Windows 98 instead
(2000)
Why can't Microsoft level with you about the advantages of Windows 2000?
(2000)
Caution flag: Why Windows 2000 might not be for you
(2000)
Without competition, Microsoft has no reason to own up to the real reason XP is better
(2001)
Fix your Windows 'defrag' program with this Microsoft replacement
(2002)
What those extra keys do on a Windows keyboard
(2004)
Tips and tricks for Windows
(May 4, 2008)
Tricks and tips with a PC's 'Windows' key
(June 24, 2006)
Little things that make your computer work better
(2004)
A few free adjustments can help make Windows behave
(2002)
3 Windows annoyances and how to fix them
(2004)
Set up that new Windows PC right! Here are 7 things to look for
(1999)
Taming the 'Run' command in Windows (and the 'Open' command in OS X)
(2004)
Finding the hiding places of Windows programs that automatically start up at bootup
(1998)
Startup Cop gives you control over programs that start up with your Windows PC
(2001)
How to find out which startup programs to keep
(2001)
Don't let autorunning programs take over your Windows PC
(2001)
Solving the Windows dilemma, Part 1: Common-sense choices
(2000)
Solving the Windows dilemma, Part 2: Making Windows behave better
(2000)
Solving the Windows dilemma, Part 3: Is Windows 2000 worth it?
(2000)
Solving the Windows dilemma, Part 4: Make things easy and get a Mac
(2000)
Solving the Windows dilemma, Part 5: Install two operating systems
(2000)
Nshare for Windows gives easy Internet access to all the computers on a home or office network
(1999)
$25 NAT32 can give Internet access to your network (and to other PCs and Macs) through one PC
(1999)
Many Windows and Linux PCs can share an Internet connection with WinGate
(1998)
GRC Web site shows how anyone can break into your Windows PC
(1999)
Secrets of installing software safely, Part 1
(1998)
Secrets of installing software safely, Part 2
(1998)
What Windows means when it tells you to shut down running programs
(2000)
Norton Uninstall Deluxe: Best Windows uninstaller by far
(1998)
Those pesky icons at the bottom right in Windows, Part 1
(2003)
Those pesky icons at the bottom right in Windows, Part 2
(2003)
Beware! An old limit can hobble your thumb drive
(June 15, 2008)
What Microsoft forgot to tell you: Tricks you can do with Windows
(1999)
7 great tips for Windows users
(2001)
10 more great tricks you can do with Windows
(1999)
10 tips and tricks for Windows you won't want to be without
(2001)
More tricks you can do with Windows
(2000)
5 more great tricks and tips for Windows
(2001)
My favorite Windows utility programs
(2002)
Web-address help, window-closing secret and many other tips for Windows and Macs
(2002)
CD file rescue, other tricks and tips for Windows
(2002)
Tips and tricks for using drag-and-drop with Windows
(2001)
Tips and tricks for Windows and Macintosh users
(2002)
5 more tips and tricks for Windows and Apple OS X users
(2002)
Revo helps uninstall Windows programs
(April 5, 2009)
Windows PowerPro (best utility by far) is free, Media Player 7 is dangerous, and other things you need to know about Windows and Windows software
(2001)
Automate computing tasks with PowerPro for Windows and Keyboard Maestro for the Mac
(March 29, 2009)
Good macro programs: PowerPro for Windows; QuickKeys, Keyboard Maestro, Key Xing and Youpi Key for OS X
(2002)
How to launch programs with keystrokes in Windows
(March 8, 2009)
10 minor Windows utilities I can't do without
(2001)
Microsoft's dilemma: Fix Windows or give up trying?
(1999)
How Microsoft set the stage for Linux and other operating systems
(2000)
Choco-Banana Shake Hang: Is this what's wrong with Microsoft?
(2000)
Windows 2000: At last a version of Windows that behaves well, but the cost is high
(2000)
Windows 2000 runs smoothly, with no lockups or crashes (so far) on my PC
(2000)
Windows 2000 has a weak spot: Video troubles can make it crash without warning
(2000)
Worst security flaw in history of Windows found in Windows XP
(2001)
Why Windows misbehaves: It runs out of one kind of memory at 64 kilobytes
(2000)
What should you believe when someone says 'Windows never crashes'?
(2000)
The scary truth behind Windows viruses
(2001)
Change your address book to stop viruses? It's just a hoax
(2001)
Got a Windows virus? When will you ever learn?
(2001)
Sircam virus victims ignored a simple rule
(2001)
Protecting your computer, Part 1: Dealing with the newest viruses
(1999)
Protecting your computer, Part 2: Install a firewall
(1999)
Dealing with a virus hoax, Part 1: Use some common sense
(2001)
Dealing with a virus hoax, Part 2: Where to go to find out the facts
(2001)
Sircam Windows virus sends out your private documents
(2001)
Latest threat: Viruses that prey on your good will
(2001)
Dealing with a virus attack, Part 1: Don't panic and don't send warnings to your friends
(2000)
Dealing with a virus attack, Part 2: Act immediately and get rid of the virus first
(2000)
InoculateIT PE: Free antivirus software that does a superb job
(2001)
Christmas 'newpage.pngt' for Windows users could be a virus or break-in
(2002)
With InoculateIT no longer free, what can take its place? AVG antivirus steps up and hits a home run
(2002)
Avast takes crown from AVG as best free antivirus software for Windows
(March 22, 2009)
How to tell if a virus warning is a hoax
(2001)
'iHateSpam' program eliminates junk mail and costs only $20
(2002)
My list of the most annoying things in Windows PCs
(1999)
Microsoft's "industrial strength" operating system exposes private lives
(2000)
More security leaks in Windows, and more Alice in Wonderland talk from Microsoft
(1999)
Worst Windows bug ever? Looking up different dates in the Date/Time window will change the date in Windows immediately
(1999)
Was I wrong about the worst Windows bug? Not a chance
(1999)
Why Windows 95 and 98 are so bad: They self-destruct
(1998)
Don't let the 'RealOne' player from Real Networks steal away your favorite file associations
(2002)
Microsoft makes a mouse you can't resist -- and it's wireless, with programmable buttons
(2002)
It's not just a Windows world, as new Real Player and Bookmarklets show
(2000)
Guess who's to blame if we let Microsoft get away with its behavior?
(1999)
How to restore Windows in just a few minutes
(1998)
Using Drive Image: How to rescue your Windows files when things go bad
(2000)
U.S. Gov't Approved Windows? Give me a break
(1998)
The real cost of your first PC
(1997)
What to look for in your first PC
(1997)
What you get free in software on that first PC, and what you need to add
(1997)
Why you have to reinstall Windows from scratch
(2000)
How to reinstall Windows from scratch, and why you might need to do it
(2002)
Exclusive report: Making dual Windows installations, Part 1
(1997)
Exclusive report: Making dual Windows installations, Part 2
(1997)
The basics of reinstalling Windows, Part 1: Make backups
(1999)
The basics of reinstalling Windows, Part 2: Make a boot floppy that really works
(1999)
How to reinstall Windows, Part 1
(1998)
How to reinstall Windows, Part 2
(1998)
How to reinstall Windows, Part 3
(1998)
Dealing with Windows' annoyances, Part 1
(1998)
Dealing with Windows' annoyances, Part 2
(1998)
How to get Windows to boot up faster
(2000)
Backups are easy with an external drive and the right software
(Oct. 7, 2007)
A simple keyboard adjustment can speed up your computer
(2005)
3 little ways to make life with Windows easier
(2001)
How to get the PC's setup (BIOS) menu to show up
(2003)
'Typical' is the wrong choice when installing Windows software
(1998)
Write your own temp-file cleanup program
(2000)
Simple batch file empties Temp folder without user interaction
(2000)
Reader offers a temp-cleaning method that is easier to create
(2000)
How to get rid of the junk Windows leaves behind
(1999)
Profiles: How to set up one Windows PC for many users, Part 1
(1999)
Profiles: How to set up one Windows PC for many users, Part 2
(1999)
How to uninstall Internet Explorer 6
(2002)
Windows 98: Stable and fast, as well as 'new and improved'?
(1998)
Windows 98 jousts with a doubter, and Windows wins
(1998)
Windows 98 can heal itself, to some extent
(1998)
Hidden features of Windows 98, Part 1
(1998)
Hidden features of Windows 98, Part 2
(1998)
Free alternative to Windows Update does a much better job
(Aug. 20, 2006)
Windows update can mess up BlackICE software
(2000)
Microsoft's latest foolishness: Windows 'update' program runs itself 288 times a day
(1999)
The real loser in the Microsoft case? Windows
(1999)
A sad fact: For most Windows users, "browser" means "Internet Explorer"
(1999)
The 'expert' makes a fool of himself when Outlook starts to crash
(2002)
How to make yourself an iTunes expert in 5 easy steps
(2006)
Two free Windows programs help adjust your display
(2002)
The hidden power of Microsoft Word, Part 1
(1999)
The hidden power of Microsoft Word, Part 2
(1999)
TV listings: Windows 98 feature the experts missed
(1998)
Plus! 98 for Windows: You don't need it, but it's full of fun stuff
(1998)
PowerPro (formerly Stiletto) lets you customize and automate Windows
(1998)
Get WinSize while you can -- it's an essential fix for window size and placement problems in Windows
(1999)
Control window placement and size in Windows with WinSize
(1998)
Making program windows retain their placement
(2001)
Fix-It for Windows lives up to its name
(1999)
Repeated Registry corruption can be repaired by Fix-It for Windows
(2005)
Easy Zip: Great for handling ZIP files in Windows, and it's free
(2000)
LiteStep 'shell' makes Windows more stable
(1999)
Get it while you can: AltaVista Personal for your own search engine
(1998)
AltaVista search program for your own Windows PC
(1997)
Keep track of all your files in Windows with
Where Is It
(1999)
Where Is It
will make thumbnails of your image files for your CD catalogs
(2001)
Outlook 98 for Windows: Nothing else comes close -- and it's free
(1998)
Net Folders make Outlook 98 for Windows unbeatable
(1998)
Why this Microsoft doubter loves Outlook 2000
(2002)
How to create special shortcuts to speed up Outlook
(2002)
How to speed up your MS office e-mail: Stop using Word as the Outlook editor
(2002)
A heavenly duplicates finder for Outlook users, free DVD-playing software for Windows
(2002)
Stop pop-up windows with a free Windows program
(2001)
The Bat!, a new e-mail program, flies to the rescue for Windows users
(2000
How to get Windows to stop hiding the nature of files
(2001)
Latest virus scares should wake us up
(1999)
Norman antivirus software for Windows is powerful stuff
(1999)
New scandal: Downloaded Windows software spied on your habits
(2000)
Netscape's 'SmartDownload' program is spying on your activities
(2000)
Programs give you back some of your privacy on the Web
(2000)
Wake up! If you use Hotbar, you've given away the store. Get your privacy back by removing it
(2003)
The dangers of Windows File and Print Sharing over the Internet
(1998)
How to turn off Windows File and Print Sharing in Windows
(1998)
How to turn make Windows File and Print Sharing safe
(1998)
How to put real scrolling into Word 97 for Windows
(1999)
Fixing Windows file associations: What to do when you choose the wrong program in the 'Open With' lottery (Dr. Gizmo)
(2001)
Snappy 3 for Windows: Better than a digital camera for a lot less
(1998)
An 'iPhoto' for Windows? Picasa sure comes close
(2002)
Tired of the same old stuff? How about a way to open the CD drawer from your keyboard?
(2000)
Internet Explorer 4.0: A free preview of Windows 98
(1997)
Internet Explorer 4's big advantages
(1998)
Internet Explorer 4 for Windows Power Toys
(1998)
Internet Explorer tips and tricks, Part 1
(2001)
Internet Explorer: Alas, no competition, but it's a good browser
(2001)
Microsoft's gorilla knocks on Apple's door
(1997)
Microsoft, the Justice Dept. and the 'Netsbrake' syndrome: A true tale of our times
(1997)
Norton Utilities 3.0 vs. Nuts & Bolts 98 for Windows
(1998)
Nuts & Bolts: Best utility software yet for Windows
(1997)
How to install Win95B (OSR2) as an upgrade
(1997)
The benefits of Win95B (OSR2)
(1997)
How to install FAT-32 (in Win95B-OSR2) without reformatting
(1997)
Inexpensive enhancements for Windows 95, Part 1
(1997)
Inexpensive enhancements for Windows 95, Part 2
(1997)
Add multiple desktops to your Windows PC
(1997)
5 great new freeware and shareware programs for Windows
(1998)
Good sites for the best Windows freeware
(2000)
My top 10 Windows downloads in a single list
(1997)
Freeware, Part 1: ClipCache extends the Windows clipboard
(1998)
Freeware, Part 2: Where to find files on the Web
(1998)
Great screensavers you can download
(1998)
'Maya' and 'Optimal Mandelbrot' Windows screen savers
(2000)
Free replacement for Windows File Manager
(1998)
No-cost ways to speed up your Windows PC
(2004)
Speed up your PC by tweaking the BIOS
(1998)
System Mechanic can speed up your Internet connection
(2000)
Multi-program launcher for Windows: Do it yourself,Part 1
(1998)
Multi-program launcher for Windows: Do it yourself, Part 2
(1998)
Mijenix FreeSpace: Windows Disk and file compression champ
(1997)
Imation SuperDisk: At last, a high-capacity replacement for the lame old floppy
(2000)
Fine Print for Windows saves paper and ink
(1997)
Want to print multiple images per page? Single images? Have other problems? Qimage Pro for Windows does it all, and nothing else comes close
(2002)
Setting TCP parameters for cable modems in Windows 95 and 98
(Special article, 1998)
Tips for speeding up your Windows cable or DSL connection
(2000)
Setting up WinGate for cable using only one network card in each Windows PC
(Special article, 1998)
Bonanza of free fonts for Windows and Mac users
(2003)
Secrets of using fonts in Windows' display schemes
(1998)
Removing fonts can be tricky, so take these steps
(2002)
Are Windows auto-update programs worth the trouble?
(1997)
Updating and patching Windows 95
(1997)
USB is a dream come true for Windows PCs
(1999)
10 myths about Windows, and why they're false
(1998)
Microsoft's Outlook holds surprises in Office 97 for Windows
(1997)
How to work on Microsoft Word documents at home when you don't have Microsoft Word
(2000)
How to view Microsoft Word attachments when you don't have Microsoft Word, on a Windows PC or Mac
(2002)
How to view images of any kind that arrive as attachments on a Windows PC or Mac
(2002)
Outlook 97 Windows secrets, Part 1
(1997)
Outlook 97 Windows secrets, Part 2
(1997)
2 free ways to control the sound from the Windows keyboard
(2001)
Windows media player from Willow Pond has it all
(1998)
QSound puts 3D audio onto your Windows computer
(1997)
Networking Windows 95, Part 1
(1997)
Networking Windows 95, Part 2
(1997)
Windows networking's big flaw, and how to fix it
(1999)
My utilities for Windows 95
(1997)
How to get Windows Explorer windows to behave
(1997)
How to get more choices of DOS window sizes
(1999)
Digita: Best Windows PIM money can't buy
(1997)
How to make backups under Windows,Part 1
(1999)
How to make backups under Windows, Part 2
(1999)
Windows 3.1 tips for office users
(1996)
LIST: Best file browser for DOS and Windows PCs
(1994)
How IBM messed up IBM-compatible PCs forever
(1993)
WillowTalk lets Windows read to you
(1998)
How to do Windows shareware right
(1997)
Getting Windows 95 passwords to stick
(1997)
Navigating menus without using the mouse in Windows
(1998)
A no-mouse, no-effort way of working with dialog boxes in Windows
(1998)
Little-known keyboard shortcuts in Windows
(1997)
The secret life of the 'Print Screen' key in Windows
(1999)
Fancy screen captures are easy on Windows and Macs
(August 19, 2007)
Using Windows keyboard hotkeys to open Web pages, Part 1
(1999)
Using Windows keyboard hotkeys to open Web pages,Part 2
(1999)
How to make keyboard shortcuts in Windows
(2001)
The hidden power of 'Send To' in Windows, Part 1
(2001)
The hidden power of 'Send To' in Windows, Part 2
(2001)
Make your own editing functions using a macro program
(2000)
Make complicated Web pages with 'Click to Convert'
(2000)
Another Windows 95 secret: DMA for hard drives
(1998)
Heresy! Files and folders do NOT belong on your Windows desktop
(1998)
Most shortcuts just launch programs, but there's another kind that's much more powerful
(2000)
Little-known trick in Windows can minimize programs automatically as soon as they start up
(2001)
Adobe's newest version of Photoshop has many improvements
(August 26, 2007)
Viruses, Part 1: Beware of hoaxes
(1997)
Viruses, Part 2: Where the danger really comes from
(1997)
Crazy things you won't believe: Microsoft's snitch fest and more
(2001)
Hurricane: Finally, a way to fix the problems of Windows 3.1
(1997)
Hurricane 98 huffs and puffs and dies under Windows 98
(1998)
Replacements for Windows Notepad, Part 1
(1997)
Replacements for Windows Notepad, Part 2
(1997)
Replacements for Windows Notepad, continued: NotepadEx, Russian Notepad, UltraEdit-32
(2001)
Free Win XP and Win 2000 software creates hard links, making folders on one drive nest into the folders on another one
(2002)
Free HTML code checker for Windows
(2000)
4 good Windows HTML editors that are totally free
(2001)
Help when you need it, Part 1: Windows 95 Resource Kit
(1998)
Help when you need it, Part 2: Knowledge Base for Windows
(1998)
Free and easy way to keep up with Microsoft's Knowledge Base
(2002)
Making your own RealVideo files under Windows
(1997)
How to view Microsoft Word attachments when you don't have Microsoft Word, on a Windows PC or Mac
(2002)
Mopy fish: Take the plunge into artificial intelligence under Windows
(1997)
Drag and drop: The secret power of Windows 3.1
(1994)
Helpful tricks with the Windows File Manager
(1994)
SoftRAM for Windows is a bust
(1995)
Is Windows Me worth it? Save your money or demand Windows 98 instead
(2000)
Getting Windows 95 passwords to stick
(1997)
Choco-Banana Shake Hang: Is this what's wrong with Microsoft?
(2000)
Folk tales and myths about Windows 95
Put your Favorites folder on the Start Menu (without Internet Explorer 4)
(1997)
Windows 95 users: Put your Favorites in the Start Menu
Once more, with feeling: How to move the taskbar back to the bottom
(2005)
How the Taskbar really works
(1998)
Make your own launcher for startup programs
(1998)
DOS help is right at your fingertips
(1998)
DELTREE's hidden power
(1998)
The silly questions asked by ScanDisk
(1998)
The little known power of your CONFIG.SYS
(1998)
Microsoft's little-known WINSET program lets DOS programs communicate with each other
(1998)
2 secret ways to run WordPad, and a tip that just might make your day
(2005)
WordPad: An oddity you may find irresistible
(1997)
Speed up Windows by taming Vcache
(1998)
How to get Windows to boot up faster
(2000)
Why you need a BIG monitor
(1998)
How to get things done without using a mouse
(1997)
Keyboard shortcuts nobody ever told you about
(1997)
All the Windows keyboard shortcuts
(1997)
Little-known keyboard shortcuts in Windows
(1997)
Navigating menus without using the mouse in Windows
(1998)
A no-mouse, no-effort way of working with dialog boxes in Windows
(1998)
Making shortcuts work for you
(1997)
'Send To' tips and tricks
(1997)
The hidden power of 'Send To' in Windows, Part 1
(2001)
The hidden power of 'Send To' in Windows, Part 2
(2001)
10 more great tricks you can do with Windows
(1999)
10 more secrets for Windows users
(2001)
3 little ways to make life with Windows easier
(2001)
Making Windows 95 Explorer windows behave
(1997)
How to make a real Start Menu
(1997)
How to make sense out of Windows' long file names
(1997)
How to get the most out of Windows file-and-folder shortcuts and hotkeys
(1997
Get Windows to play your WAV audio files right
(1997
How to get rid of the junk Windows leaves behind
(1999)
Write your own temp-file cleanup program
(2000)
Simple batch file empties Temp folder without user interaction
(2000)
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(2000)
A few little tricks Microsoft didn't tell you about
(1997
More tricks and tips for Windows users
(2000)
Control Panel tricks, Part 1
(1997)
Control Panel tricks, Part 2
(1997)
Keep track of all your files in Windows with
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(1999)
Secrets of using fonts in Windows' display schemes
(1998)
How to install Win95B (OSR2) as an upgrade
(1997)
The benefits of Win95B (OSR2)
(1997)
How to install FAT-32 (in Win95B-OSR2) without reformatting
(1997)
Inexpensive enhancements for Windows 95, Part 1
(1997)
Inexpensive enhancements for Windows 95, Part 2
(1997)
Stiletto (PowerPro) lets you customize and automate Windows
(1998)
Get WinSize while you can -- it's an essential fix for window size and placement problems in Windows
(1999)
Control window placement and size in Windows with WinSize
(1998)
Mijenix FreeSpace: Windows Disk and file compression champ
(1997)
Fine Print for Windows saves paper and ink
(1997)
Internet Explorer 4 for Windows Power Toys
(1998)
Fix-It 99 for Windows lives up to its name
(1999)
Free 'Tweak UI' interface customizer for Windows reappears in a new version
(2000)
Easy Zip: Great for handling ZIP files in Windows, and it's free
(2000)
Norman antivirus software for Windows is powerful stuff
(1999)
New scandal: Downloaded Windows software spied on your habits
(2000)
The dangers of Windows File and Print Sharing over the Internet
(1998)
How to turn off Windows File and Print Sharing in Windows
(1998)
How to turn make Windows File and Print Sharing safe
(1998)
Windows 2000: At last a version of Windows that behaves well, but the cost is high
(2000)
Windows 2000 runs smoothly, with no lockups or crashes (so far) on my PC
(2000)
Windows 2000 has a weak spot: Video troubles can make it crash without warning
(2000)
What Windows means when it tells you to shut down running programs
(2000)
Exclusive report: Making dual Windows installations, Part 1
(1997)
Why you have to reinstall Windows from scratch
(2000)
Using Drive Image: How to rescue your Windows files when things go bad
(2000)
The basics of reinstalling Windows, Part 1: Make backups
(1999)
The basics of reinstalling Windows, Part 1: Make backups
(1999)
The basics of reinstalling Windows, Part 2: Make a boot floppy that really works
(1999)
How to reinstall Windows, Part 1
(1998)
How to reinstall Windows, Part 2
(1998)
How to reinstall Windows, Part 3
(1998)
How to restore Windows in just a few minutes
(1998)
How to install Win95B (OSR2) as an upgrade
(1997)
The benefits of Win95B (OSR2)
(1997)
How to install FAT-32 (in Win95B-OSR2) without reformatting
(1997)
Dealing with Windows' annoyances, Part 1
(1998)
Dealing with Windows' annoyances, Part 2
(1998)
Windows 98: Stable and fast, as well as 'new and improved'
(1998)
Windows 98 jousts with a doubter, and Windows wins
(1998)
Windows 98 can heal itself
(1998)
Plus! 98 for Windows: You don't need it, but it's full of fun stuff
(1998)
Hidden features of Windows 98, Part 1
(1998)
Hidden features of Windows 98, Part 2
(1998)
TV listings: Windows 98 feature the experts missed
(1998)
Play's 'Gizmos' for Windows are fun, but the calendar is dumb, dumb, dumb
(2000)
Snappy 3 for Windows: Better than a digital camera for a lot less
(1998)
Profiles: How to set up one Windows PC for many users, Part 1
(1999)
Profiles: How to set up one Windows PC for many users, Part 2
(1999)
Why can't Microsoft get things right?
(1997)
Why Windows misbehaves, Part 1: It runs out of one kind of memory at 48 kilobytes
(2000)
Windows is too risky because of viruses, so Microsoft uses Unix instead
(2000)
What's wrong with Windows? Here are 5 big flaws
(1999)
The truth about Windows: It's not really an "operating" system because it's not in charge
(2000)
The real loser in the Microsoft case? Windows
(1999)
A sad fact: For most Windows users, "browser" means "Internet Explorer"
(1999)
Web site shows how anyone can break into your Windows PC
(1999)
We need Windows, like it or not, and that means we can't just turn our backs on it
(1999)
Worst Windows bug ever? Looking up different dates in the Date/Time window will change the date in Windows immediately
(1999)
Was I wrong about the worst Windows bug? Not a chance
(1999)
Microsoft's latest foolishness: Windows 'update' program runs itself 288 times a day
(1999)
LiteStep 'shell' makes Windows more stable
(1999)
Free for the asking: A Windows and Linux competitor for Microsoft Office
(1999)
Time for Mac fans to get a life
5 great new freeware and shareware programs for Windows
(1998)
Good sites for the best Windows freeware
(2000)
My top 10 Windows downloads in a single list
(1997)
How to do Windows shareware right
(1997)
Freeware, Part 1: ClipCache extends the Windows clipboard
(1998)
'Maya' and 'Optimal Mandelbrot' Windows screen savers
(2000)
Does Windows really delete things?
(2000)
Multi-program launcher for Windows: Do it yourself, Part 1
(1998)
Multi-program launcher for Windows: Do it yourself, Part 2
(June 7, 1998)
Make complicated Web pages with 'Click to Convert'
(2000)
WillowTalk lets Windows read to you
(1998)