The Top Tech Tips of 2008

by Whitney Reynolds

Month after month, and year after year, one of the most consistently popular features of PCMag.com are our Solutions. It's hardly any surprise; we have tech experts Loyd Case and Neil Rubenking answering your hardware and software questions, DIY projects to keep you building and busy, and a plethora of tips covering many aspects of tech. What can we say; PCMag.com just loves to help.


Every weekday we send out a Tip of the Day newsletter, bringing the best of our solutions straight to your inbox. If you haven't subscribed yet, scroll about halfway down this page, and you'll find a gray box that will get you signed up. A few weeks ago we brought you the first 50 of these greatest tip hits; now it's time for the rest. Read on and you might just find the tip that changes the way you operate.

51. Build a RAID Array
Don't wait for the inevitable hard disk crash; set up a mirrored RAID array and let your PC handle the backups for you. Follow our step-by-step guide.

52. Multitasking Monitor
Turn two monitors into one by combining your PC screen and TV into one.

53. Easy Date and Time Entry in Excel
Cut down data entry time in a flash with handy Excel tricks.

54. Outsmart Calendar Spam
Spam has a tricky new mode of entry, so here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

55. 72 Tips for Safer Computing
From the basics to the extreme, here are the tricks that will keep your computer, you, and your family secure and safe.

56. Missing Drive Partition
How to recover a drive partition that has seemingly disappeared.

57. RAM Modules Preventing Boot
Is your new RAM keeping your computer from booting? Read this tip to learn how to fix this irritating problem.

58. Playing MP3s Through a Stereo
Is one MP3 player better suited to play through your stereo than the rest? Read this tip to find out.

59. Open Objects in Windows Explorer
Have a particular way you want your shortcuts? Create shortcuts your way with this tip.

60. XP Users, Speed Up Your 802.11n Connection
When you think about boosting the performance of your wireless network, 5-GHz wireless 802.11n routers are probably what come to mind. But the higher frequency used in the draft-n routers is only half the story.

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