Digital Dave by Digital Dave
Digital Dave answers your tech questions.
A reader wants to open up an overheating laptop to clean dust buildup; a reader is receiving an annoying message when he tries to eject his USB external hard drive; a netbook won't load certain Web pages via a wireless router.

Shopping for Deals Online
by Michael J. Ross
The Internet has revolutionized bargain hunting.
These days, there is plenty of online up-to-date information on products, sales, coupons, auctions, liquidations and other factors that can turn a full-priced purchase into a terrific bargain.

Avactis for E-Commerce
by Michael J. Ross
A quick-and-easy shopping cart for your virtual store.
A key component of setting up a virtual storefront is the shopping cart system chosen. Here's a look at Avactis, which offers quick-and-easy storefront customization.

Windows Tips and Tricks: Microsoft's Free Anti-malware Tool
by Jack Dunning
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials quietly sits in the background trying not to remind you that Windows might have an occasional security problem. That's the way Microsoft wants it.

Wally Wang's Apple Farm
by Wally Wang
Things to Buy
If you need to run a handful of Windows programs but want to use a Macintosh, Parallels is a great tool to ease your transition. Also, Wally dissects Best Buy's $249 Acer laptop offer; and a tip on using the Spotlight Comments text box, which lets you type a unique label to identify a file.

Linux Lessons: Installing Ubuntu
by ComputorEdge Staff
Step Two—Partitioning
The second part in a series on installing Ubuntu discusses disk partitioning. Also, a reader ran into problems with the installation of Ubuntu 9.10.

Rob, The ComputorTutor Does VB.Net 2010
by Rob Spahitz
More Custom VB.Net 2010 Controls
Last time, we created a custom control in VB. This week we create one from scratch and add custom properties.

Worldwide News & Product Reviews
by Charles Carr
The latest in tech news and hot product reviews.
Lost Cell Phones in Cabs—A taxi survey reveals staggering numbers of cell phones and other electronic devices left in cabs. Protect that valuable data! Saving Face(book)—Worms are now infiltrating social networks. HP 2709m 27-Inch LCD Monitor—A review of the LCD monitor.

ComputorQuick Reviews: A Free Video File Conversion Program--for Now
by ComputorEdge Staff
Computer Product Opinions from ComputorEdge Readers and Staff
Fast Video Converter PRO is being offered as a free trial. Also, a call for contributions on next week's topic, what to look for when buying a computer.

Spam of the Week
by ComputorEdge Staff
The latest in annoying and dangerous e-mail currently making the rounds.
The devastating Conficker infection from last year is being invoked in a new spam e-mail. Also, the "payment request from [company name here] spam is making the rounds.

EdgeWord: Shipping and Taxes
by Jack Dunning
Online Shopping Musings
For certain types of shopping, the Internet is the only way to go, especially when factoring in shipping costs and sales tax.

Editor's Letters: Tips and Thoughts from Readers
by ComputorEdge Staff
Computer and Internet tips, plus comments on the articles and columns.
"Security and Web-Based Programs," "It Was the Power Supply," "Extending the Life of a Problematic HDD," "Ergonomic Keyboard/Mouse Combo," "XP Pro vs. Windows 7 64-Bit," "Do Computers Wear Out?"