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Find all the answers to installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting your PC and peripherals.

NEW! Upgrade To DVD
Learn which DVD kits are the best and how to upgrade to DVD with this how-to guide. (Help Channel)

Desktop PCs
The latest upgrade guides, setup tips and hardware primers for the ultimate system.
Top Story: Upgrade vs. New This upgrade kit makes upgrading your old system worth a second look. (ZDTV)

Disks
Make the most of your hard drive and storage media with these help guides.
Top Story: Install An Internal Zip Drive Every computer should have a Zip drive -- learn how to install your very own. (ZDTV)

Notebooks
Get your notebook road-ready with these battery savers, system management tips, tools and guides.
Top Story: Avoid Notebook Upgrade Hassles Find out whether you should upgrade or purchase a fully-loaded notebook. (computershopper.com)

Peripherals
Everything you need to know about upgrading, installing and using your peripherals.
Top Story: Peripheral Talk Talk about all your favorite PC gadgets and peripherals in our Digital Toys forum. (Community Central)

Troubleshooting
Soothe hardware headaches with solutions.
Top Story: Trouble-Free PC Learn how to avoid common computing problems, prevent crashes, and more. (Help Channel)

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Partition Your Hard Drive Maximize hard drive space by partitioning it -- this guide walks you through it.


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