Set Up and Maintenance: Microsoft At Home

Protect yourself when you’re doing your holiday shopping or surfing the Internet. Find out what privacy settings mean, and when and how to apply them.

Magnify your screen and zoom in on the Web

Explore the magnifier and zoom options that come with Windows. Discover how to see your screen clearly and zoom in, whether working with your desktop or browsing the Web.

Add more memory to your computer

There comes a time when there's just not enough RAM. Everything is working fine, then you add photo-editing software, surf to a graphically intense Web site, install a game, and suddenly your computer can't keep up.

10 tips for for improving your wireless network

If you're looking to improve the signal for your wireless network, try some of these tips for extending your wireless range and improving your wireless network performance.

4 reasons to synch your phone with your PC

Synchronizing your phone with your PC is the best way to transfer information, settings, and files. You can keep all your information up to date — and have it at home and at work.

5 ways to make your keyboard easier to use

Discover 5 options to make your keyboard easier to use and suit your style.

Back up your data

Creating and implementing a backup plan now will save a lot of frustration in the future.

Clean your computer

Regularly cleaning your computer could save you costly maintenance fees down the road. Dust clogs the vents behind your computer, which causes your CPU to heat up—and heat is the biggest cause of component failure in computers.

Do a clean sweep of your computer

While deleting programs is relatively easy, many novice computer users believe they can be removed by simply deleting their icons on the desktop. This doesn't work.

Optimize your computer for peak performance

Our personal computers are like fine automobiles—they need preventive maintenance to run efficiently and avoid major breakdowns. Check out these tips to help improve your computer's performance.

Put your PC maintenance routine on autopilot

Find out how to automate a maintenance schedule to keep your PC running smooth.

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