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Hardware Tips: USB-to-IDE/SATA Adapter, USB Drives, Laptop Parts on eBay Tips for using a USB-to-IDE/SATA adapter, running programs from flash drives, and buying laptop parts on eBay. - Rick Broida, PCWorld More From Hassle-Free PC Must-Have Tools and Tricks Learn how to get a disposable e-mail address, stop Windows 7 from automatically resizing windows, and recover data from a dead laptop. Share: Reader Q&A: Troubleshoot Windows, Tweak Office, Add USB Ports Readers want to know how to troubleshoot Windows apps, make Office easier to use, and add more USB ports to a PC. Share: Hardware Q&A: Connect PC to TV, Add a Monitor Rick answers reader questions on connecting a PC to TV (and offers better alternatives) and hooking up additional monitors. Share: Get More Tips and News Free and Trialware Software Read the Download this blog for the latest in freeware and shareware. Hassle-Free PC Browse Rick Broida's blog. 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