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1• How to Add RAM

By Andy Walker. Got questions about adding memory to your computer? We've got the answers.

2• Your BIOS needs facelift, too

By Andy Walker. If you need to update your BIOS and you have a flash BIOS chip, no worries.

3• The difference between PC100, PC133, and DDR memory

By Andy Walker. If you're looking at upgrading your system with some new RAM, be advised not all forms of RAM are compatible with one another.

4• How to choose a microprocessor

By Andy Walker. Not all microprocessors are the same.

5• The future of chip technology

By Andy Walker. Moore's Law has about a decade before chipmakers start running out of ways to miniaturize silicon wafers, but new non-silicon chips may save the day.

6• Fix power management with a BIOS update

By Andy Walker. Fixing power management issues with a BIOS update can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be.

7• Two ways to fix a modem

By Andy Walker. Sometimes modems just don't work like they should.

8• Same box, different results

By Andy Walker. Computers of similar make and build often perform differently.

9• Hard-drive shuffle tough to master

By Andy Walker. Want to know how to switch your hard drives and their corresponding drive letters? Here's how!.

10• To move to Windows XP, you'll need to upgrade your RAM

By Andy Walker. If you are looking at using Windows XP, you may need to upgrade your RAM.

11• Getting the static out

By Andy Walker. In the age of electronics, static interference comes from many sources.

12• How to choose a power strip

By Andy Walker. With all the power cables that go along with running a computer, a power strip is essential.

13• Fry, baby, fry -- MMX inferno

By Andy Walker. If you're upgrading your computer, make sure all the components are compatible.

14• Parity RAM and non-parity RAM

By Andy Walker. If you can divide by three, it's easy to determine whether you need parity RAM or non-parity.

15• Pentium III will boost multimedia functionality.

By Andy Walker. Upgrades in computer components are coming at an alarming rate.

16• Cheating your way through life: 1

By Chris Ricci. Gaming, music and video industries try to protect their property, but hackers beat their systems hands down: Part 1.

17• AMD Spider proves not all computers are equal

By Jason Kerluck. Computer games expose that even the best of computer-parts standards do not guarantee seamless operation.

18• Cheating your way through life: 2

By Chris Ricci. Gaming, music and video industries try to protect their property, but hackers beat their systems hands down: Part 2.

19• What if your screen looks dirty?

By Chris Ricci. It's the little pixels that make up pictures on your Liquid Crystal Displays - and some of them can go bonkers.