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*Smart Computing* Table Of Contents August 2010 - Vol. 21 Issue 8	Subscribe Now

Recover Lost Files
Dig Out Your Data

Recover Data After
A Natural Disaster
Data Experts Can Work Miracles, But It'll Cost You

Recover Data After
A Human Error
Don't Let A Mistake Hurt Your Business

Recover Data
From A Damaged Notebook
Don't Leave Your Files Stranded

Tough Enough
Ruggedized Devices Survive Life's Mishaps

Tech Support Reference
Do-It-Yourself Help for All Your PC Troubles

Windows Central

Windows News, Views & Tips
Win7 Service Pack 1 Coming Soon

Windows XP
Clean Up The Taskbar & Start Menu

Windows 7
Parental Control Options

Computers & Electronics

Turn Your Electrical Outlet Into A Wired Network Connection
Plaster Networks Reinvents Powerline Technology

Convert Slides To Digital Images
Different Tools Produce Different Results

Readers' Tips
Our readers win very cool (OK, moderately cool) Smart Computing T-shirts by sharing great ways to solve problems and accomplish PC-related tasks.

Mac Corner

A Slice Of Apple: Time To Take Security Seriously
Smart Computing columnist-and Mac guru-Seth Colaner provides tips, tricks, and commentary for the Mac fanatics among us.

Network Troubleshooting
Trace(route) Your Way To A Working Network

Plugged In

Web Tips

Find It Online

Mr. Modem's Desktop:
Digital Nutrition
In which Mr. Modem, author of several books-none of which has won the Pulitzer Prize-and co-host of the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show, shares some mini tips.

Reviews

Tech Diaries
Our Smart Computing columnists spent some quality time with computer and computer-related hardware and software to get beyond the benchmark scores, statistics, and marketing hype. Find out what they liked and disliked about their choices.

Linne Ourada: Moshi Voice Control Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit

Tara Simmons Bantam: JBL
Creature III Speakers

Marty Sems: Fujifilm FinePix
XP10 & PureSync

Blaine Flamig: i-Got-Control

Head-To-Head:
Keyboards & Mice
We review the latest from HP, Kensington, Logitech, and Microsoft.

Software Reviews

Remotely Connect To Your Office PC
LogMeIn

File Compression & Encryption
WinZip Pro 14.5

Powerful PDF Reader
Nitro PDF

Quick Studies

Roxio Creator 2010
Create Labels

Browsers
Give Kids A Window To The Web

Online
Define Your Online Persona With A Customizable Home Page

Email
Bring Your Social Sites To Your Inbox With Threadsy

Personal Finance
Avoid Merger Mayhem

Microsoft Word 2007
Use Hyphens For Appealing Layouts

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8
Smart Tags & Auto-Analyzer

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Comment On Presentations

Security
Maintain An Efficient Virus Checker

Microsoft Excel 2007
Two Tricks For Cleaning
Up Data Lists

Quick Tips

Action Editor
Can't seem to get a response from a vendor or manufacturer? If you need help, we're here for you.

Tales From The Trenches:
Monitor-In-Law
Real-world tech support advice from PC guru Gregory Anderson. This month, he shops for a monitor.

Smart Solutions

Catch Hidden Problems, Get Recalls, Estimate Repairs

Tech Support Reference


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