The OS has experienced only slightly more vulnerabilities than Windows 2000, which appeared eight years ago when malware was far less common. 09-May-2008
Whether you're partial to online services or to downloadable software, we have the Web's best free stuff and it'll keep you productive, secure, and entertained. 23-Mar-2008
They're posh, they're profligate, they're the playboys of desktop computing, ready to eat CPU-throttling games like Crysis and Gears of War for breakfast. 16-Nov-2007
Whether you're interested in blogging, making music, shooting videos, publishing your novel, or starting your own social network, these great services can help--in many cases, for free. 11-Nov-2007
Cure a sluggish PC, improve your defenses, and have more computing fun with these great programs. Most are freebies, and you can try those that aren't before you put down any cash. 15-Oct-2007
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. 05-May-2008
Some of the coolest OS features are nowhere to be found in Windows XP or Vista. Here are 18 brilliant features that Microsoft should beg for, borrow, or steal--plus tips on how you can add many of them to your PC now. 28-Apr-2008
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. 27-Apr-2008
Want to save power, paper, printer ink, and--oh, yeah--the earth, too? These simple hints will make your computing life more eco-friendly--and cheaper. 18-Apr-2008
If you've been dreaming of the ultimate high-definition computer, why not take matters into your own hands? We show you how to pick the hottest components and create the multimedia system of your dreams. 20-Mar-2008
Free your music and movie collection from the confines of your PC's hard drive and play them on that big screen in your living room. It's easy, and we show you how. 02-Mar-2008