Digital Dave by Digital Dave
Digital Dave answers your tech questions.
A reader has issues with a noisy case fan; with a memory update, do the old cards need to be removed?; what is "dotnetfx"—and can a reader get rid of it?; the sound has stopped working on a reader's computer.

Troubleshooting Windows Drivers
by Michael J. Ross
Get those drivers working smoothly.
Some techniques that can help you get your drivers—"Windows plumbing"—working again, and even how to avoid a driver crisis in the first place.

A Collection of Windows Vista Tips
by Jack Dunning
The best of the Vista (and a little XP) wisdom from the past year.
I've gone over the Windows Vista Tips and Tricks columns since last April and pulled out a few that may prove to be the most useful.
Plus, an orginal Jim Whiting Cartoon!

Windows Vista Tips and Tricks
by Jack Dunning
Vista's Backup and Restore Center
To make backup easier for your Windows Vista computer, Microsoft has included the Backup and Restore Center. With this backup program, you can designate a particular type of file to be copied or have all files on the drive copied.

Wally Wang's Apple Farm
by Wally Wang
Windows on a Macintosh
There are some simple ways to use Windows on your Macintosh—and some slightly more complex ones. Which method is right for you? Also, a warning about the Safari 3.2 upgrade, and a tip on wirelessly transferring files via Bluetooth.

Little Linux Lessons: Tips and Tricks from Users
by ComputorEdge Staff
Linux users share ideas and ask for help.
This week, a reader explains his problem with configuring Ubuntu to send and receive e-mail; another Linux user writes in to express his thanks and offer some resources; and Jack shares a handy utility for counting characters, words and lines.

Rob, The ComputorTutor Does Microsoft Access
by Rob Spahitz
Microsoft Access Reports
Last week, we explored bound, unbound and calculated field controls. We also made a menu form. This week, we'll make the menu appear when you start Access. Then we'll create some data to use in a report for making mailing labels.

Worldwide News & Product Reviews
by Charles Carr
The latest in tech news and hot product reviews.
Developing Marketable Skills in a Tough Economy—Even with unemployment rising, there are things you can do to become more marketable; Five Tips for Faster Computing—Get rid of that slow, sluggish computer; iRecord Pro—the Perfect A/V recorder?—A glowing review of the device from Streaming Networks; Working with Adobe Illustrator CS3—A look at the software's latest and greatest features.

EdgeWord: A Note from the Publisher
by Jack Dunning
The Mis-Introduction of Windows Vista
Microsoft was disingenuous and heavy-handed in the Vista introduction, and has paid the price in disgruntled customers and surging competition.

Editor's Letters
by ComputorEdge Staff
Readers write in with letters to the editor.
"Web Backup Comments," "An Answer from Dawn on Browser Searches," "Microsoft's Movie Maker"