PC World How-To's and Tips
Tips, tweaks, and how-to's that will help you get the most out of your PC hardware and software.

Clever iPhone Tricks
Did you know you can dictate e-mail messages to your iPhone? That's just one of the tricks up our sleeves.

When Is Vista not Vista? When It's Mojave!
Microsoft resorts to subterfuge to get people to try Windows Vista, as Steve Bass recently found. Plus, tips for Outlook and Windows passwords.

10 Quick Fixes for the Worst Security Nightmares
Most security attacks are targeted at a few weak points on your PC that aren't that hard to protect. Follow these simple tips, and you'll suddenly be a whole lot safer.

Sharpen Up Your Photos
Make your photo's subject clearer, without oversharpening the background.

Give Your Chats a Personal Touch With Free Videoconferencing
Video chat is finally becoming more than just a nerdy novelty. Here's how to get some face time with your family, friends, colleagues, and customers--with or without a PC.

Troubleshoot Your Boot-Up and Shutdown Problems
Does your PC hang, complain, or flat-out blue-screen when you start it up or shut it down? PC World's Lincoln Spector has answers to readers' most perplexing boot and shutdown questions.

Assurz Folds--Are Customers Stuck?
A company offering a "satisfaction guarantee" for major online retailers is going bankrupt; Steve Bass has details on what to do.

Frequently Asked Photo Questions for July
Here's how to deal with a misbehaving white balance control, take good action shots, and more.

Step-by-Step: 5 Laptop Upgrades You Can Do Yourself
Your notebook may be old, but that doesn't mean its days are numbered. We'll show you how to breathe new life into your portable by opening the hood and upgrading some basic components.

Essential Gear for the Business Traveler, Part 1
Traveling lightly is a must these days, but Jim Martin found two gadgets worthy of a spot in the carry-on.