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*Smart Computing* Table Of Contents December 2009 - Vol. 20 Issue 13	Subscribe Now

The "Nice" List

Desktop & Notebook Computers

Keyboards & Mice

Printers

Monitors & TVs

Home Theaters

Cameras & Camcorders

Goodies & Gadgets

Windows Central

Windows News, Views & Tips
Microsoft Releases Security Essentials

Windows XP: Time For A Cleanup
Tidy Up With Built-In Tools

Windows 7: Networking
With The New OS
Simple & Reliable

Computers & Electronics

DIY Project: Install A Drive Image

Now That's Crafty
Homemade Gifts Straight From Your Computer

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: Free Mac Software
Smart Computing columnist-and Mac guru-Seth Colaner provides tips, tricks, and commentary for the Mac fanatics among us.

Mac Corner
Debunking Compatibility Myths

Plugged In

Find It Online

Web Tips

Opera
Make Friends With An Innovative Browser

Google Gmail
Start With The Basics

Mr. Modem's Desktop:
Cruising Down Memory Lane
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, looks back at the good ol' days.

Tidbits

Notebook Cases

Ovation
This month, we feature these products:

DigiGone Secure Mobile
Mimo Monitors iMo Foto Frame Printer
Nikon COOLPIX S70

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.

Marty Sems: Plextor Blu-ray Disc Combo PX-B320SA, MotionDSP vReveal 1.1

Blaine Flamig: Nikon D5000

Tara Bantam: Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

Linne Ourada: Epson
PictureMate Charm

Head-To-Head:
Photo-Editing Software
We review the latest from Adobe, Corel, Google, Serif, and 19th Parallel.

Software Reviews

Manage Your Media
Roxio Creator 2010

All-In-One Design
SmartDraw

Organize Your Life
Google Calendar

Tech Support

What To Do When . . .
Your Notebook Runs Hot
A hot notebook may indicate that a component is malfunctioning. We help you spot damaged fans, batteries, and more.

How To Fix Problems With Camcorders

Pest Control

Fast Fixes

FAQs

Q&A

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:
Skip The Trapeze
Real-world tech support advice from PC guru Gregory Anderson. This month, he finds programs that create PDFs.

Quick Studies

Excel 2007
Paste Special Options

Roxio Creator 2009
Troubleshooting CinePlayer

Browsers
Avoid Falling For Phishing Sites

Read All About It Tomorrow
Web Services Remember Your Reading List

Email
Postbox Puts Search Front & Center

Personal Finance
Intuit Expands Its Horizons With Mint.com

Word 2007
Work Faster With Macros: Part II

Security
Recognize Infections

PowerPoint 2007
Work With Tables: Part I

Smart Solutions

Check Car Problems Off Your List This Holiday
CarMD Is Now For Both Mac & PC

Set It & Forget It Backup

Identity Theft Protection On The Go

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