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Add a TV Tuner to Your PC
Your PC can do a damn fine TiVo impersonation. All you need to do is outfit it with an inexpensive TV tuner. More: continued here
For Just a Few Clicks, a Chance at a $1000 Amazon Shopping Spree
Taking a 15-minute survey gets you a shot at some big-time shopping at Amazon, and helps us get the straight dope on the reliability and service of tech products and manufacturers. More: continued here
MouseExtender Puts a Program Launcher Underneath Your Cursor
This terrific new freebie puts your favorite apps and folders right under your middle fingertip. More: continued here
How to Buy a Bluetooth Headset or Car Speakerphone
A Bluetooth headset or in-car speakerphone lets you talk on your cell phone hands-free. Here’s our advice on selecting the most appropriate product for your needs. More: continued here
Keep A Finger on Your PC’s Pulse With Free Perfgraph
Freebie Perfgraph tracks your PC’s current performance in a compact interface. More: continued here
Get Windows 7 on Your Netbook in a Half-Hour
Follow these steps to prepare a USB key on a Windows XP-equipped computer and install Windows 7 on your netbook in under 30 minutes. More: continued here
Link by Link: Twitter and a Newspaper Untie a Gag Order
The editor of The Guardian in London, Alan Rusbridger, and other Twitter users worked around a gag order that protected Trafigura, the shipping company. More: continued here
Get a free, disposable phone number from inumbr
If you need to publish a phone number online, don’t use your real one. This terrific service generates temporary numbers that protect your privacy. More: continued here
Corner Office: Imagining a World of No Annual Reviews
Carol Bartz, the chief executive of Yahoo, says that immediate feedback is important for employees. More: continued here
Pret-a-Portable: Dell Adamo, HP Envy, and Sony Vaio X
Super-sexy computers are nothing new–but why so many right now? More: continued here
A Guide to Windows 7 Security
Lock down your PC, protect your data, and safeguard your network with Windows 7′s security tools. More: continued here
Big Decision: Upgrade to Windows 7 or Just Buy a New PC?
A quick guide to deciding whether to upgrade, or just buy a new PC. More: continued here
After New Ads, Doubts Grow About a Verizon iPhone
Verizon Wireless has begun an aggressive ad campaign promoting its new Motorola Droid smartphone by focusing on all the things that Apple’s iPhone, which runs on the rival AT&T network, cannot do. More: continued here
Extend the Background to Clean Up a Messy Photo
Use this quick trick to cover large blemishes or widen a photo in your image editor. More: continued here