What's the best way to erase my hard drive for resale if I don't have original OS reinstall CDs to work with? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 13 answers

I just got a new laptop with decent specs and I want to take this chance at starting fresh. I want a machine that runs smoothly and doesn't have a lot of extraneous crap installed on it. I need advice about getting this set up the way I want it. [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me learn to live with Vista. Tips, modifications, downloads sought. [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 11 answers

Windows Vista: Should I get it right when it comes out or will an upgraded & updated version be released later on? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2006 - 18 answers

Need a tinker-free Linux/MySql install for Ruby On Rails. Also, seeking advice for getting started in RoR. [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2006 - 19 answers

WinDoze: You're setting up your new machine. Which freely available utilities, gizmos and doodads ALWAYS have a place on your computer? WinAmp? WinZip? WinRAR? Acrobat Reader? ICQ (or variants)? For me, on a WinDoze system I can't live without IrfanView or DCEnhance.
posted on Sep 2, 2004 - 23 answers