How to Fix the Biggest PC Annoyances
Computing hassles driving you bonkers? We feel your pain. And we have solutions--for hardware, software, and the Web.
Steve Bass
More Annoyances: Menus Moving Like Molasses
The Annoyance: I'm primed for a fast PC experience: I have a speedy 1.2-GHz processor with 768MB of RAM on my XP system. But here I am, tapping my fingers, watching menus fade interminably into existence.
The Fix: You want sharp, crisply appearing menus? In Windows 98 and Me, right-click the desktop, choose Properties, and select the Effects tab. With one monumental click of the mouse, uncheck that confounded Use transition effects for menus and tooltips option. In Windows XP, right-click the desktop, choose Properties, click the Appearance tab, and then Effects. Now uncheck Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips. Feels better, no?
Save on Printing Costs
Laptop Showcase
Dell's December Days of Deals
-
Dell's December Days of Deals
8 days of deals December 4th to 11th.
Check each day for big savings on Laptops, Desktops, HDTVs, Games and more!
Focus on Personal Productivitysponsored by Microsoft
- Personal Finance 2.0 These free and fee-based Web services not only aggregate data from your online bank accounts, they give you tools for managing your money.
- High-Tech Travel Tips Plenty of stories provide advice for elite mobile professionals. But what about you, the unproductive traveler?
People who read this also read:
Best Prices on Antivirus Software
Norton Antivirus 2010 (Full Product, 1 User)Price: $17.50
Anti-virus 2010 (OEM Product, 1 User)Price: $17.95
Norton AntiVirus 2009 (Full Product)Price: $16.89
AntiVirus 2010 (Full Product)Price: $24.95
Anti-Virus 2009 (Full Product)Price: $15.04
Norton Antivirus 2010 (Full Product, 1 User)Price: $24.00
- 15 Minutes to a Secure Business Get the Secure in 15 toolkit starting with the "15 Minutes Month-at-a-Glance" calendar. McAfee will send you additional tools and tricks to stay protected around the clock.
- A Buyer's Guide to Data Protection Implementing data protection products and processes can be daunting. Make the right decisions by exploring what is available and what makes sense for your organization. Use this simple guide to evaluate different vendor offerings.
Cameras
Camcorders
Cell Phones
Components
Desktops
HDTV
Home Theater
GPS
Laptops
Monitors
MP3 Players
Networking &
Printers
Storage



