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Sometimes simply deleting files isn't good enough. In this how-to video segment, PC World explains a number of simple techniques for permanently and securely removing sensitive data from old drives before recycling or disposing of them.

Adding a second monitor can seriously boost your productivity, especially if you work with large images or spreadsheets. It's also extremely simple. We'll show you how to do it in this step-by-step guide.

If you've ever shopped for a laptop, you know that size is only one of the factors that you have to consider. You should also examine everything from performance and storage options to keyboard quality. Take a look at the pros and cons of the different form factors currently available so you can find the right laptop to suit your needs.

In this walkthrough, Senior Editor Robert Strohmeyer walks you through the steps needed to install Ubuntu--a popular Linux distribution and Windows competitor--on a PC. This fast, simple operating system runs well on limited system resources, boots quickly, and is very easy to operate.

Some of Windows 7's new interface tweaks are pretty slick, which is why software developers have already started cranking out copycat tweaks for Windows Vista (and, in some cases, XP). Follow along as we show you how to add these utilities to freshen up your PC's UI.

Take a look at some of the features in Windows 7 that allow you to manage multiple users on the same machine. Robert Strohmeyer is your host.

When Senior Editor Robert Strohmeyer held his Windows 7 launch party, his guests got tips on how to set up a Windows 7 network, how to share files--and cake! Robert was inspired by Microsoft's campaign to hold the party. Check out this Redmond-inspired video on how to host and plan your own Windows 7 launch party, but be sure to check out some of the parody videos elsewhere on the page.

Straight out of the box, your high-definition television might not be showing off its best picture quality. We show you how to tweak on-board color, brightness, and contrast settings and we point out a couple of tools for more precisely calibrating your screen.

Does your PC start up too slowly? Check out our tips and quick fixes to help get your machine up and running faster. After you've watched the video, if you want to go over the tips in printed format, we have some tips here.

In the fourth episode of Digital Demolition, Chris and Sarah try to determine which type of phone is the most robust. With a slider phone, a candybar phone, a flip phone and a touchscreen phone in hand, they put them through a series of stress tests.

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At CES, we saw the best Windows Mobile phone ever, the HTC HD2. Palm, LG, and Samsung also had new offerings for those tired of hearing the beat of the Android drum.

Senior Editor Mark Sullivan took a look at a diagnostic device to analyze your car troubles, a smartphone dating app that lets you check other people's marital and criminal status, and a handheld scanning device that fits in your pocket.