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• Developers: Firefox 3.1 Update Should Be "Easy" Yet another version of the open source browser is already in the works, but Mozilla developers say this upgrade won't break existing plug-ins.
• Upgrade Your Notebook Without Going Over the Line Our tests reveal the optimal configuration for your laptop.
• Used iPhones, Cheap? Will the 2G iPhone have a premium on the open market after its 3G big brother ships because it can be jailbroken and unlocked?
• Windows XP SP3's Aches, Pains, and User Complaints Installing Microsoft's XP Service Pack wasn't smooth sailing for everyone--here's how to work around the glitches.
• Installing Windows XP SP3? Read This First Tips for a successful XP Service Pack 3 installation, plus some terrific physics simulations.
• What to Do When Windows Gets Really Messed Up Even when Windows routinely gives you the Blue Screen of Death, all may not be lost. We'll show you how to restore both your data and your sanity.
• How to Do Everything Faster 22 smarter, more efficient ways to make short work of common tech tasks--from reinstalling Windows to crushing spyware to setting up a Web site.
• Stop QuickTime Nagging About Safari A new version of Apple's Update utility lets you choose which components to install and which to ignore.
• Get More Done With These Five Upgrades Add any of these hardware beauties to your home office, and I predict that you'll enjoy a nice productivity boost.
• 7 Things Your Company's IT Department Doesn't Want You to Know Companies restrict their employees' use of work PCs and networks for good reasons...usually. But that doesn't mean there aren't safe and legal ways to circumvent some of the more draconian measures.
• First Aid for Your Hard Drive So you've ignored our advice about backing up your data, and now you're in trouble. Steve's got tips that can help.
• Replace Your CPU A processor upgrade can breathe new life into your old PC.
• How to Set Up RAID on Your PC Boost your hard-drive performance, add redundancy, or do both by converting your PC to use a RAID setup.
• The Cheapskate's Guide to Supercharging Your PC Overclock your CPU, upgrade your graphics, and swap out your motherboard to give your PC a boost.
• How to Install a New Hard Drive Running out of room? Installing a new Serial ATA disk will end your storage blues, at least temporarily.
• Minimize Your Vista-Related Hardware Hassles Ease your move to the new OS with these tips; a fan to help your PC beat the summer heat.
• Vista Tweaks and Fixes Workarounds for what ails Microsoft's new OS, plus two videos that will make you LOL.
• How to Upgrade Your PC's RAM Follow our step-by-step guide to installing memory.
• Useful Upgrades That Will Outlast Your Aging PC Plus: Setting up simultaneous audio channels, and a USB/FireWire hub that offers plenty of ports.
• Hewlett-Packard Offers Some Free Upgrades to Windows Vista Operating-system upgrades will be available on select HP systems.
• Smart PC Shopping Tips Regardless of your budget, get the most computer for your buck.
• Vista: The Upgrade Ready to make the switch to Windows Vista? We'll show you what kind of system you'll need, which edition you should choose, and how to install Microsoft's latest OS.
• Community Scoop: Pros and Cons of Upgrading to IE 7, Vista Readers discuss whether to move to Microsoft's newest software, plus Steve Bass's Firefox spoof.
• Answer Line: Common PC Problems Solved: The Ultimate FAQ Solutions to your most frequently asked questions about troubleshooting, data security, and Registry fixes.
• Answer Line: Will My CD-R and DVD+R Discs Still Run in 10 Years? Get the scoop on media longevity, discover a better PC nag, and learn about the horror of huge e-mail attachments.