In the September PCWorld: How to Do Everything!

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In today's newsletter: • Articles in the New Magazine • Hot Downloads in the New Magazine • PCWorld online exclusives In the September 2011 PCWorld Magazine In September's special edition of PCWorld, find out how to do everything from cleaning your PC to streaming video to--yes!--cooking s'mores in your PC. Inside the issue you'll find tips organized by section: Fix, Use, Ditch, Make, and Get. It's an entire issue's worth of great advice. We welcome your comments about any of the tips, reviews, and news in the latest issue. Send your feedback to our editorial director: sfox@pcworld.com Inside the September Issue How to Do Everything Boost your Wi-Fi signal, cook s'mores in your PC, or wipe an old hard drive. Learn these tricks and more in our special tip-a-palooza. Use It How to Boost Weak Cell Service at Home Even the best wireless networks can't deliver a consistent signal inside your home. Add a Second Monitor Windows 7 is adept at running multiple monitors. Here's how to connect a second one. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » 4G Speed Tests: Which Is Really the Fastest? » Tips for a Malware-Free Android Smartphone » 10 Ways to Boost Your Phone's Battery Life Make It Whip Up S'mores Inside Your Desktop PC You can use for PC for gaming, video processing, and Web surfing. How about for cooking? Set Up a Home Server Find out if Windows Home Server 2011 is right for you--and how to set it up. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » Make Your Laptop Run Quieter and Cooler » The Desktop Specs That Matter » 5 Upgrades That Almost Everyone Does Wrong (and How to Do Them Right) Fix It How to View Any File in Windows Having trouble viewing unusual file types? Here are some tips and tools. Troubleshoot for Your Entire Family Here's everything you need to know to troubleshoot for the not-so-tech-savvy. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » How Do You Know When Your PC Is Too Slow? » Password Management: Idiot-Proof Tips » How to Restore a 'Missing' Icon to Your Windows 7 Taskbar Ditch It How to Remove Crapware From Your PC A few tricks can make uninstalling trial versions of software a smooth process. How to Get Out of Your Wireless Contract There are ways to do it without paying stiff early termination fees. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » How to Drop iTunes » Ad Blockers That Really Work » How to Take Photos Like the Pros Get It Which Printer Ink Refills Can Save You the Most? Take one inkjet printer, try refilled and remanufactured cartridges on it, and what do you get? Mostly small hassles--and some big savings. How to Browse Privately on Public Wi-Fi for Free See related articles on PCWorld.com: » Secure Your Tech Gear » The Paranoid's Guide to Facebook » Google+: Eight Quick Tips and Tricks Hot Downloads in the September PCWorld DBAN If you want to dispose of your old PC safely, a drive-erasing program such as DBAN will overwrite every section of your hard drive. Audacity This free open-source software can record and edit your podcast. DisplayFusion This software lets you customize your desktop wallpaper with your own images. Clementine Free app organizes and plays back your music files PCWorld.com Exclusives 15 Shopping Apps That Can Save You Big Bucks Whether you're in the market for a carton of eggs or a big-screen TV, these apps will help you find the best deal. Best Free Software for Protecting Your PC and Your Privacy Here are 10 files that protect your from malware, keep you safe at Wi-Fi hot spots, and encrypt your hard disk. 21 Great Games You'll Never Play on a Console Think PC gaming is dead? Think again. These awesome games rely on system performance and unique play that consoles and iPads just can't match. The Most Entertaining Google Doodles Check out Les Paul's guitar, Pacman, and some that you may have missed. Are You Part of the PCWorld.com Community? Go to PCWorld.com click "Join Us" in the upper right corner, or "Create a New Account" in the yellow bar. Then sign in to ask questions or post comments in our forums, post user reviews of products, comment on PCWorld articles and more! Join now! How to Build a Home Entertainment Network Learn to use your computer network as a next-generation entertainment hub. Get started. 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Share: 'Watchmen' Author Supports WikiLeaks Whistleblower Alan Moore, author of such hit graphic novels as V for Vendetta and Watchmen, unsurprisingly supports a G.I. who allegedly leaked secret gov't documents to WikiLeaks. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Laptop Refresh: Six Ways to Revitalize an Older Notebook Save money and bring an old laptop back to life with a few quick software and hardware upgrades. We show you how. Share: Tests Show HP TouchPad Update Falls Short HP's first major firmware update does little to improve the overall performance and usability of the TouchPad. Share: Outgrown Windows' File Manager? Try Multi-Paned Q-Dir on For Size Free, multi-pane file manager Q-Dir features multiple window layouts and a tiny, portable executable. Share: 8 Great Laptops Under $800 It seems like most of us these days can share Groucho Marx's sentiment: I started out with nothing and I have most of it left. These great laptops won't strain your bank account. 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