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  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Good macro programs: PowerPro for Windows; QuickKeys, Keyboard Maestro, Key Xing and Youpi Key for OS X (2002)
  • 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 'gift' 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)
  • 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)
  • Reader offers a temp-cleaning method that is easier to create (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 Where Is It (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)
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