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Technology's Most (and Least) Reliable Brands
Which companies can you trust? We asked 60,000 PC World readers--and they told us about their experiences with PCs, printers, cameras, routers, and more.

Reduce Your PC's Power and Operating Costs
A few simple tweaks to the BIOS and to Windows' power settings can cut your PC power bill by more than half.

Microsoft's Best New OS (Hint: It's Not Vista)
Windows Home Server lets you store and stream media files, create backups, and connect remotely via the Web. Plus, it's great on older PCs.

All-in-One Security Suites: Tried and Tested
We check out eight products, from the popular to the relatively unknown. They can't protect you from everything, but some come close.

Norton Internet Security 2008
Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2008 suite offers solid security protection and features, including the best behavior-based defense against unknown threats.

Internet Security
BitDefender was an excellent performer among security suites, but it's best for experts who don't need guidance regarding security extras and pop-up alerts and who don't mind therough interface.

Trend Micro Internet Security 2008
The Trend Micro security suite combines a good feature set and solid malware disinfection, but those benefits are offset by below-average detection as well as interface and installation bugs.

Experts to Facebook: Mind Your Manners
Facebook can repair the damage caused by the controversy around its Beacon ad system if the company follows basic social etiquette.

Use Google Apps to Build Your Business
Google is synonymous with searching the Web, but search isn't the company's sole focus.

How to Buy and Sell on eBay Scam-Free
Don't give up on the biggest auction marketplace because of fears of fraud. Here's how to buy and sell without a hitch.

Green Tech: Save the Planet the Easy Way
Make "reduce, reuse, recycle" a breeze with new gadgets and technology tips for your home, your gear, and the rest of your life.

Five Quick Fixes for Internet Connection Hang-Ups
Dead Net connection? Use the power of the Windows command prompt to get back online fast.

Integrate Macs Into Your Business
Even the most fervent PC enthusiast has to admit that Apple is on a roll. Riding on the coattails of the iPod's dominance and the iPhone's cachet, sales of the company's Macintosh personal computers are rising.

Open Your Business to Open-Source Apps
Almost daily, headlines proclaim how businesses are cutting costs and improving productivity by using Linux-based, open-source software.

Online Finance Services Show Where Your Money Goes
Web-based services can help you get a handle on your personal finances. Here are three worth looking at.

5 New Ways to Use Wi-Fi
There's lots more you can do with your wireless network than just surf the Web and transfer files.

Apple Doubles Storage Capacity of iPhone, iPod Touch
Apple has doubled the capacity of both its iPhone and iPod Touch allowing new customers to spend $100 more and get twice the storage for music, movies, pictures, and podcasts than available with previous models.

Easy WebContent
The Easy WebContent editing service lives up to its name.

Free Tools, Useful Sites
Two terrific desktop calendars and three practical Web sites, plus an observation test and a new twist on the Ginsu knife.

TurboTax Premier
TurboTax is our top online tax service choice, but the competition isn't far behind.

Five Smart Fixes for Dumb PC Annoyances
Say good-bye to annoying red (and yellow) Windows warnings, stop USB device problems, replace your Clipboard, and Webify your mail.

Jerks of the Web
We've all run into obnoxious people on the Internet. But these are the kinds of idiots who make you feel like logging off permanently.

Five Ways to Defend Your Online Reputation
True or false, the information people find about you on the Web can have a big impact on your life. Here are five techniques to make sure that what people read about you is good (or at least true).

Coming From Asia: The Next Cool Cell Phones
GPS, electronic compasses, and new software will soon let our phones show us around town.

Pinnacle Systems VideoSpin
VideoSpin is useful for free video editing software, but watch out for the ads.

Four Essential Photo Editing Tricks
You don't have to be a Photoshop expert to take great pictures--but you should know this handful of common editing techniques.

Carry a PC in Your Pocket
With a USB keychain drive and a little forethought, you can carry a personalized computer everywhere and leave your laptop at home.

How to Speed Up Windows Vista
SP1 may not give your system much more oomph, but there are other ways to speed Vista up. Spending a few minutes (or a few dollars) optimizing your Vista PC can help it get its groove on.

Memos on the Go
How to capture ideas and reminders when you're in transit--using tools you may already have.

Six Steps to a Faster Broadband Connection
Even if you're paying top dollar for high-speed Internet service, you may not be getting the performance you expect. Follow our guide to boost your broadband speed.

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How to Set Up a Cross-Platform Network
Your business--and the computers that power it--may have started with an idea that popped into your head while you sat in front of your laptop, freeloading off of the local coffee shop's wireless network. But you can't work out of the Java Hut forever.