98 & 98 SE

Windows Tips: Show Windows' Control Panel Who's in Charge
(howto) Add, remove, or alter Control Panel shortcuts, or get a new view with a freeware program. Plus, hide a shared drive.

Who Knew Windows Could Do That?
(howto) PC World's resident Windows Tips wizard, Scott Dunn, presents a dazzling array of secret shortcuts, speed tricks, and special settings that can help you transform your operating system.

Windows Tips: Make Desktop Text Easy to Read
(howto) Select a readable system font, create a Show Desktop icon, learn how to use your Windows key.

Home Office: A Cure for File-and-Forget
(howto) Steve Bass's file-finding secrets begin with these powerful search tools.

Windows Tips: Your Support Info Is Just a Click Away
(howto) Stash support data; view Desktop files in a folder.

Break the Log-On Logjam
(howto) Tweak some settings to speed up your dialup.

Windows Tips: Preview Images in Windows Explorer
(howto) Restore thumbnails for image files; expand file searches; what's FooBar?

Windows Tips: Make Windows More Energy-Efficient
(howto) Let your PC hibernate; take a Stretch Break.

Windows Tips: Superscrub Your Drive Automatically
(howto) Automate disk maintenance, speed up printing from your laptop.

Telephony Road Rules
(howto) Windows 98's Location Manager can keep you connected while on the go.

Windows' Checkered Past
(howto) The System File Checker prevents crashes and fixes broken files.