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• How to Automate Windows 7 Backups How to set up and automate backups in Windows 7.
• How To Set Up a Windows 7 Network Senior Editor Robert Strohmeyer shows guests at his Windows 7 launch party how to set up a Windows 7 network and share files.
• Make Windows 7 Work Your Way With Easy Customization Tricks Tweak Windows 7's interface to simplify menus, start up faster, and make your files and apps easier to find.
• Organize Your Desktop Icons with Fences Stardock's fantastic free utility makes it a snap to arrange your apps, shortcuts, folders, and other desktop clutter.
• Acer Unveils the Aspire One D250 Windows 7 Netbook The Aspire One D250 goes on sale the same day Windows 7 makes its worldwide debut.
• Turn Your PC Into an Entertainment Center You can use your Windows 7 or Vista PC to watch and record programs--just add a TV tuner. Also, create a music playlist.
• How To Easily Install Ubuntu Linux On Any PC A step-by-step guide to installing Ubuntu, the most popular Linux distribution.
• Get More From Your Mouse Use your mouse wheel to scroll tabs in Office and open new tabs in Firefox--plus, never double-click again.
• Customize Your Windows Desktop Learn how to reposition the taskbar, resize your icons, and save your desktop layout.
• Window Tips: Windows 7 Shortcuts and More Get your fresh tips here: Must-have Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts, XP backup tips, and jazzing up your Start menu.
• Keyboard Shortcuts for Shutting Down, Rebooting, and Going to Sleep Now using Vista, Aung Kyaw Moe misses XP's keyboard shortcuts for shutting down, rebooting, and so on
• Get Windows 7 Performance on Your Current PC Windows 7 promises quicker boot-ups, slick tools, and better looks. Here’s how to get the new OS's top features on your current Vista or XP PC without taking a chance on beta software or waiting for the final version of Windows 7 to arrive.
• Windows 7 Look and Feel on a Vista or XP Machine Windows 7 takes interface improvements seriously, with such innovations as Aero Snap, shake response, and a pinnable taskbar. Here's how to upgrade your Vista or XP system with those smart new features.
• Windows 7 Features on a Vista or XP System Windows 7 features like ISO image burning, Windows Search, and the great new Windows 7 Calculator are a big part of the new OS. Here's how you can get them--or features just as good--on your current Vista or XP system.
• Add Fly-Out Menus to the Start Menu Looking for a faster way to access your documents, hard drives, control panel, and more? Try this handy Start menu tweak.
• Customize Vista Dialog Boxes Put your favorite folders just a click away in Save and Open dialog boxes
• Downloads to Dress Up Your PC Give your desktop and other parts of Windows a makeover with these 10 free and low-cost downloads.
• Master the Software Updating Process to Keep Your PC Safe and Stable Running the latest versions of software helps keep your computer secure from malicious software. Here's how to manage software updates for all your major apps.
• The List: 57 Amazing Things You Didn't Know Your Tech Could Do! Here are all 57 of the tips and tricks we've pulled together for PCs, laptops, smartphones, cameras, the Web and more.
• Fix Common Windows Woes With Hassle-Free PC PC World blogger Rick Broida tells you how to turn off Vista's Disk Defragmenter, get XP to shut down gracefully, and find loads of online Windows help.
• Tweak Windows Folders With Hassle-Free PC PC World blogger Rick Broida shows you how to get folders to open and display as you wish, and automatically restore folders when rebooting.
• Make Windows Easier to Use With Hassle-Free PC PC World blogger Rick Broida shows you how to keep networked PCs in sync, get your scroll wheel to work properly, and tweak your Control Panel interface.
• Overclocked Mega Gaming PCs The Falcon NorthWest Mach V and Hardcore Computer's Reactor are two of the fastest and most interesting overclocked gaming desktops we've ever seen at PC World.
• Tweak the Start Menu's Control Panel Interface Get quick access to your Control Panel options without leaving the Start Menu.
• Add Windows Explorer to the Quick Launch Toolbar No, not Internet Explorer--Windows Explorer, the often-overlooked file manager that's baked into the OS.