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Featured Reports
Testing 10 Windows Registry Cleaners
March 06, 2007
Fred Langa tries to make sense of wildly disparate vendor claims, and rates the best free and commercial software for scrubbing the Windows registry
XP's Nondestructive Total-Rebuild Option
January 02, 2007
How to completely rebuild, repair, or refresh an existing XP installation without messing anything up.
How to Build Better Passwords
December 18, 2006
Stronger passwords don't have to be hard to create or use.
Langa Letter: XP's No-Reformat, Nondestructive Total-Rebuild Option
June 19, 2006
Fred Langa shows you how to completely rebuild, repair, or refresh an existing XP installation without losing data, and without having to reinstall user software, reformat, or otherwise destructively alter the setup.
Langa Letter: The OS Inside The OS
May 01, 2006
Fred Langa shows how a simple tweak turns XP's low-level Recovery Console into a complete, standalone mini-operating system--in effect, an XP DOS!
Langa Letter: XP's Little-Known 'Rebuild' Command
April 17, 2006
There's an easy fix for "Missing HAL.DLL," "Invalid Boot.Ini," and several other fatal startup errors, Fred Langa says.
Langa Letter: A Complete Terabyte File Server For About $500
March 27, 2006
Fred Langa shows you how to get amazing file server capacity at an amazing price.
Langa Letter: How To Safely Add Or Replace A Hard Drive
March 13, 2006
Want to expand your PC without having to rebuild your operating system? Fred Langa shows you how to do that--and more.
Langa Letter: Another Hidden Gem: The Windows Disk Management Tool
February 27, 2006
Create, delete, and format partitions; change drive letter assignments and paths; help set up disk mirroring and RAID; and more--all with this free Windows tool.
Langa Letter: Deep-Geek File And Disk Tools
February 13, 2006
A major brain-fade forces Fred Langa to search for the most powerful recovery tools he could find.
Langa Letter: XP On Your Thumb Drive
January 23, 2006
Fred Langa offers a step-by-step and illustrated guide on how to boot XP from an ordinary USB drive.
Langa Letter: 5 Essential Steps To PC Security
January 16, 2006
As the new year begins, Fred Langa says keep these items in mind to help prevent data theft, identity theft, and private information falling into the wrong hands. These steps will give you 365 days of safe computing.
Langa Letter: 10 Critical Factors When Buying A New PC
January 09, 2006
Fred Langa outlines and explains his top decision points when purchasing new desktop hardware.
Langa Letter: Free Tools For Road Warriors
December 05, 2005
Not everyone has (or wants) a GPS. These Web-based alternatives Fred Langa searched out make even complex route planning a snap!
Langa Letter: A Complete PC Maintenance Checklist
November 21, 2005
Fred Langa offers a comprehensive plan for keeping your PC in absolute top-notch condition.
Langa Letter: Readers Rate Desktop Firewalls
November 07, 2005
Fred asked; you answered. Here are your top recommendations for the best desktop firewalls.
Langa Letter: Testing 10 Windows 'Registry Cleaning' Software Packs
October 10, 2005
Fred Langa tries to make sense of wildly disparate claims, and rates the best free and commercial products.
Langa Letter: Analyzing New Kinds Of Image-Sharing Services
September 26, 2005
If videos or photos are part of your work, these new services can help, Fred Langa says.
Langa Letter: GPS Update
September 12, 2005
Remember when cell phones went from fat, bulky, exotic devices to slim, must-have, everyday tools? That's what's happening to GPS technology right now, Fred Langa says.
Langa Letter: Software Suites Versus Standalone Tools
August 22, 2005
The new version of ZoneAlarm illustrates both sides of the debate, Fred Langa says.
Langa Letter: A Must-Have Repair And Recovery Tool
August 08, 2005
If you ever have to recover files from an unbootable drive or try to bring a dead PC back to life, here's a free, zero-footprint tool you shouldn't be without, Fred Langa says.
Langa Letter: Converting Audio Files? Let 'Er Rip!
July 25, 2005
Readers suggest more MP3 and audio-file tools than you can shake a memory stick at!
Langa Letter: How To Build Better Passwords
June 20, 2005
Stronger passwords don't have to be hard to create or use, Fred Langa says. Here are tools and tips that can help.
Langa Letter: How To Ensure Remote-Control Security With XP
June 06, 2005
XP's built-in Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Web Connection, and Remote Assistance are great tools, Fred Langa says, but only if you carefully manage their security implications.
Langa Letter: Laptop Setup Secrets
May 23, 2005
You can gain space, security, and performance with these time-tested tricks for setting up a portable PC, Fred Langa says.