After reading a Journal entry the other day on home automation using a Mac, I decided to give it a try, and further geekify my home. So I went and bought a starter kit, some light controllers, a few ...

Q: What preventative maintenance tasks should I be doing to help my computer run better? A: As with many other items in our lives, preventative maintenance is the key to avoiding expensive repairs ...

Hi guys<BR>I've got a little problem with my PC: I can't turn it on!<P>It worked perfectly fot two months, then I add a CD recorder and a 56k PCI modem: now it turns on every now and then...<P>My ...

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The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Credit: Mashable So, you want your PC to ...