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*Smart Computing* Table Of Contents April 2009 - Vol. 20 Issue 4	Subscribe Now Buy This Issue

Trim The Fat
Cutting PC Costs

Surf For Less
Stay Connected While Keeping
Costs Down

Do More With Your PC
Same Functionality, Lower Budget

Free Software
Getting More Than You Paid For

On, Off, Or Something
In Between
Reduce PC Power Consumption

Manage Windows
Power Settings
Your PC Needs Rest, Too

Energy-Efficient PCs
Tips For Green Computing

Write It Off
Tech, Taxes & You

Windows Central

Windows News,
Views & Tips
Windows 7 In User Trials

Windows XP: PowerToys
Power Up Your PC

Windows Vista: Aero
Make Your Desktop Aero-Dynamic

Computers & Electronics

DIY Project:
Build An External Hard Drive

Size Things Up

Regain Control Of Your Windows

Data Recovery Software
Do You Get What You Pay For?

Anatomy Of A Digital Camera
How The Magic Happens

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.

A Slice Of Apple: Tips, Tricks & Treats
Smart Computing columnist-and Mac guru-Seth Colaner provides tips, tricks, and commentary for the Mac fanatics among us.

Plugged In

Find It Online

Get Connected
Family-Friendly Social Networking

Mr. Modem's Desktop:
A Shower Of Tips
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, names the top Web sites.

Tidbits

PC Case Form Factors

Ovation
This month, we feature these products:

Bluelounge CableBox
Medis Technologies 24/7 Xtreme Portable Charger
NLU Products BodyGuardz
Nuo Tech Canvas Messenger Bag

Consumer Electronics

We tell you what you really need to know about various types of consumer electronics products. This month, we cover:

External Hard Drives

TV Stands

D-SLRs

Clean Up Your Act

News & Notes

Tech News & Notes

News From The Help Desk:
Our Most Common Tech Calls
We tell you the most common problems we're hearing about each month and provide straightforward solutions for
each one.

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: Altec Lansing
Expressionist BASS PC speakers

Marty Sems: Kanguru e-Flash 16GB

Tara Simmons: Photo Freebies

Blaine Flamig: Verbatim Wireless Rechargeable Desktop Laser Mouse & Verbatim TuneBoard Speaker Keyboard

Head-To-Head: Mice
We review the latest in mousing devices from Belkin, Kensington, Logitech, Microsoft, and Targus.

Software Reviews

Powerful Photo Editing
Photoshop CS4

Web-Based Invoicing
Billing Manager

Tweak Your PC
Fix-It Utilities 9 Professional

Dig Up Your Roots
Family Tree Maker 2009 Platinum

Become A Do-It-Yourself Director
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12

Security When You Need It Most
Computrace LoJack For Laptops Premium Edition

Tech Support

What To Do When . . .
Windows Refuses Access To Files & Folders
We show you what to do when removing a file from a Windows PC isn't as simple as pressing the DELETE key.

How To Fix Common Problems
With GPS Devices

How To Install A Motherboard

Fast Fixes

Q&A
You have questions. We have answers. The Smart Computing staff responds to your queries.

FAQs
Answers to users' most common questions about notebook security.

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: The Right Fit
Real-world tech support advice from PC guru Gregory Anderson. This month, he's on the case.

Quick Studies

Browsers
Track Downloads Through Your Browser