The Book of Overclocking is the definitive guide to the art of running a PC’s processor faster than the manufacturer ever intended. Not only can overclocking help you squeeze another year or two out of older hardware, but maximizing your PC’s performance is also a lot of fun. Whether you’re a veteran overclocker or a...

Here are some sure things: you can't get a virus by simply reading an email. Malicious code can't harm hardware. A virus can't hide from a booted, write-protected diskette. Your computer can't get infected from a picture file. I have given this advice hundreds of times and could repeat it in my sleep. It was the mantra of every...

• Understanding and repairing motherboards, processors, chipsets, BIOS, and system resources
• Updating and optimizing memory and aging systems
• Diagnosing common PC problems and performing routine maintenance
• Installing and configuring system upgrades
• Working...

Vista is the most radical revamping of Windows since 1995. But along with all the fantastic improvements, there are a couple of things that drive you up the wall. Maybe you're not seeing the performance you expect. Security is better, but boy, is it annoying. And what's with...