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9 Ways to Spice Up Office 2010 Documents
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Even if your work is humdrum, your documents shouldn't be. The latest version of Microsoft Office makes it easier than ever to create handsome documents, thanks to some cool new tools for dressing up text, displaying images, and embedding video. (Of course, the ability to create better-looking documents isn't the only reason to upgrade to Office 2010. For a detailed review of the entire suite see "Office 2010 Review: Inside Microsoft's Newest Suite.")

 
Microsoft Releases Ten Patches, Three Critical
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Microsoft released ten security bulletins today and updates to various products to fix thirty-four separate vulnerabilities. Three of the updates have a maximum severity level of Critical. Two affect Microsoft Windows and one is a Cumulative Update for Internet Explorer.

 
Easy Online Backup
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Backup that saves your files off-site is one cloud computing service everyone should consider. Here are a handful of our most recent online backup reviews.

Online backup ranks among the most popular software topics on PCMag.com. It's no surprise, since all the numbers point to the need for backing up your treasured files: Every year, 43 percent of computer users lose irreplaceable data. Why? Because users don't perform regular, frequent backups. An Iomega study showed that 69 percent of home users back up once a month or less.

 
New Life for Old Computers
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Yes, your old PC can be born again. Here are some tips and examples of creative, practical applications for aging hardware.

They're collecting dust in storage rooms and taking up extra space in your garage or office. They can't handle today's applications, peripherals or operating systems. Yes, older computers are a nuisance, like the brother-in-law who sleeps on your sofa for a few months.

 
The Procrastinator's Guide to PC Maintenance
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You want to keep your PC running smoothly, your apps updated, and your data safe--but you're lazy. Here's how to keep your PC healthy while expending the minimum amount of effort possible.