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Paul J. Warwick reads selections from PC World magazine, the complete resource on how to select, buy and use PC products and services. Each issue features products rankings, evaluations and ratings, tips, how-to's, consumer advice and step-by-step guides.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 8 Will You Love It Or Hate It? - May, 2012 | "The latest Microsoft OS is here. Will it work for you? We look at the pros and cons of the newest Windows. Windows 8." by Jason Cross, Nate Ralph and Edward N. Albro | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:15:51 |
| The Best Browser for Your Android Phone - April, 2012 | "Every smartphone needs a browser. Depending on how you use your phone, and what you do on it, is the key to selecting the best browser for your phone and for you." by Patrick Miller. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:04:06 |
| 21 Ways To Buff Up Your Browser - April, 2012 | "With these 21 websites, services, extensions and add ons, we'll make your browser of choice, a lean, mean web surfing machine." by Patrick Miller. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:18:59 |
| Which Browser Should You Use? - April, 2012 | "For all you do on the web, what's the best browser? We check page load times, features, and security of all the browsers. Your favorite window on the web, may not be the best for you!" by Megan Geuss. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:16:39 |
| PC Bodyguards, Best Security Suites - March, 2012 | "For 2012 keeping your PC safe for bad guys is easier, faster and less resource hungry. We review the best of the best in anti - virus / malware software available today." by Nick Ediati. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:17:30 |
| The Best Printers - March, 2012 | "The Best Printers for $150, $300, $500 and $750. Whether you're buying a printer for your home, dorm or business, we've reviewed the best printers at the most popular price points. We'll give you the low down on the pretty, the powerful and the pokey printers." by Melissa Riofrio. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:18:41 |
| Software That Does It All - March, 2012 | "Edit pictures, keep track of your money and use your computer remotely. We talk about the standard programs we use, the newest available and their online equivalents." by Megan Geuss and Jeff Bertolucci. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:22:25 |
| Laptops, Light As Air - February, 2012 | "We tested the latest Ultrabooks to see which ones competed best with the MacBook Air." by Jason Cross. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:18:53 |
| Windows Secret Fixes - February, 2012 | "How to fix those little Windows annoyances and even how to bring your PC back from the dead!" by PC World's Saff. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:23:00 |
| The Twenty Best Airports For Tech Travelers - February, 2012 | "The best airports for road warriors. We check the Wi-Fi and cell reception and counted the places you can power up." by Mark Sullivan | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:21:00 |
| You Speak Securitise? - January, 2012 | "Security Alert: Do You Speak Securitise? The jargon you need to know to be safe online." by Nick Mediate. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:06:15 |
| Great Mobile Apps - January, 2012 | "48 Great Mobile Apps. These apps can make you more productive and have more fun. And most are free!" by Armando Rodrequiez and Ginny Meis. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:19:02 |
| Android Tablets - January, 2012 | "Android Tablets - Are They Ready? Apple's iPad 2 is the king of tablets, but is it the best for you? Sony and Toshiba have Android tablets too! Here's our rundown." by Melissa J. Perenson. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:19:43 |
| Best Products of the Year - December, 2011 | "2011's Best Products. Here are the best gadgets, tools and websites of 2011." by PC World's Staff. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:31:13 |
| Phones Worth Breaking Contract For - December, 2011 | "Phones Worth Breaking Your Contract For. These are the phones that will make you reconsider your current cell phone contract!" by Ginny Mies. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:15:53 |
| 30 Useful Sites - December, 2011 | "Thirty Sites You Should Be Using Right Now. If you haven't tried these services, you're missing out on some of the best of the web!" by Megan Geuss. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:11:06 |
| Top TV's of 2011 - November, 2011 | "If you want a 3D TV or one that gets along with your broadband connection or a great-looking flat screen, our tests reveal the best choices." by Patrick Miller. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:18:09 |
| First Look at Windows 8 - November, 2011 | "First Look at Windows 8. The next Windows O.S. is touchy and mobile, but plays well with others." by Jason Cross and Nate Ralph. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:14:27 |
| Get It! - September, 2011 | "How to Do Everything: Get It! How to get hits on your Youtube videos. How to get Twitter followers, Facebook followers, free stuff and much more!" by PC World staff members. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:13:22 |
| How to do Everything! Make It. - September, 2011 | In this continuation of the September 2011 special article, How to Do Everything, the PC World Staff shows how to make a web comic, your first podcast and how to make a viral video! | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:25:04 |
| Use It!! - September, 2011 | "How To Do Everything - Use It! How to use the gear you have!j Take pictures with your phone - and more!" by the PC World Staff. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:18:06 |
| Play It! - September, 2011 | How To Do Everything: "Play It! We tell you how to play the best old and new computer games." by PC World Staff. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:08:17 |
| How to do Everything! - September, 2011 | "How to do Everything. In this first segment, we'll show you how to fix everything on your computer." by the PC World Staff. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:19:02 |
| Essential Smartphone Apps - August, 2011 | "Essential Apps for Every Smartphone. Are you doing everything you can with your smartphone?" by Megan Geuss and Armando Rodriguiz. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:13:40 |
| Make Your TV Smarter - August, 2011 | "Make Your TV Smarter. Your TV is more than a video display. Let us show what it can do and how to do it!." by Patrick Miller. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:16:22 |
| Today's Hottest Phones - July, 2011 | "Today's Hottest Phones. We have the best smartphones for each network! Surprise!! They are Android-based!" by Ginny Mies. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:24:55 |
| Awesome Hardware Hacks- July, 2011 | "Awesome Hardware Hacks. Tips to get more out of your gear and the possible pitfalls." by Alex Wowro, Nate Ralph, Loyd Case and Brent Rose. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:22:11 |
| Superlight Laptops - June, 2011 | "Superlight Laptops. They're tight, they're light, but are they right.... for you?" by Jason Cross & Jon L. Jacobi. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:20:47 |
| Secure Your Life - June, 2011 | "Secure Your Life In 12 Steps. Learn how to lock down your life, your electronics and your crtedit!" by Nick Mediate | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:18:00 |
| Which is the Best Tablet for You? June, 2011 | "Which Is The Best Tablet For You? Apple's Ipad 2 appears to be the best tablet, but is it the best tablet for you?" by: Melissa J. Peresenson Paul | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:15:15 |
| Best Bluetooth Accessories - May, 2011 | "Here are PC World's choice of the best bluetooth accessories for you and your car!" by various authors. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:08:24 |
| PC Security on a Shoestring - May, 2011 | Security Alert: "Get PC Security on a Shoestring. Keeping your Soho PCs and network doesn't have to cost and arm and a leg. Here's how to do it for free!!" by Tony Bradley | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:06:10 |
| Online Coupons - May 2011 | Consumer Watch: "Online Coupons, Groupon and Others. It's online! It's free! Or nearly free; but there are gotchas! Here's what to watch out for!" by Yadenia Arar. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:04:48 |
| Microsoft Office Alternatives - May, 2011 | Business Center: "Microsoft Office Alternatives. No need to pay the big bucks for Microsoft's productivity suite. We found several alternatives that are free or nearly free!" by Katherine Noyes | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:05:30 |
| Intel's Next Gen - April, 2011 | "Inside Intel's Next Gen Processors. We look at the new "Sandy Bridge" processors and review units that use them" by Jason Cross and Nate Ralph. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:22:38 |
| Digitize Your Analog Life - April, 2011 | "Digitize Your Analog Life. We tell you how to bring your old analog pictures, music and movies into your digital realm!" by John L. Jacobs | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:21:22 |
| State of Windows 8 - March, 2011 | "The State of Windows 8. Beneath the surface layer of established fact about Microsoft's next OS is a deep pool of rumor and speculation. Let's plunge in to test the water!" by Jared Newman. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:05:11 |
| Master Your Email - March, 2011 | "Master Your Email. Here are seven tricks that will help you take control of your inbox, be more responsive to the messages you receive, and get more done!" by Robert Strohmeyer. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:11:51 |
| Computer Repair Gouging - March, 2011 | Consumer Watch: "Don't get gouged by PC fix-it services. Don't fall prey to computer repair scams. Here's the truth!" by Robert Strohmeyer. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:08:46 |
| Credit Card Skimmers - March, 2011 | Security Alert: "Keep your credit cards safe from skimmers. Here's what you need to know about this increasingly common financial fraud." by Robert Vermosi. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:08:34 |
| Security Alert - February, 2011 | "Security Alert: The Paranoid's Guide to Facebook" by Logan Kugler | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:09:40 |
| 11 Uses for an Old PC - February, 2011 | "11 Uses for an Old PC. Re-purpose that old PC sitting in the closet! File storage, media center, or donate to charity! We'll tell you how!" by Loyd Case. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:13:59 |
| Battle of the Security Superpowers - February, 2011 | "Battle of the Security Superpowers. We tested the top ten security suites to see which ones protect the best without slowing you down." by Robert Vermosi and Christopher Null. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:12:20 |
| Best Travel, Shopping & Dining Sites - February, 2011 | "The Web's Best Travel, Shopping and Dining Websites. Whether you need to book a flight or a restaurant reservation, these 13 websites will make your life easier!" by Robert Strohmeyer. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:06:03 |
| Android Lock Downs - January, 2011 | "Security Alert: Lock Down Your Android Devices! Here's how to keep your Android phones and tablets safe from malware and hackers." by Tony Bradley. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:07:17 |
| Cleanup Your PC - January, 2011 | Here's How: "Clean the Crud from your PC. Your PC will slow down over time. Here's how to clean it up without having to reinstall Windows or reformat your hard drive." by Loyd Case. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:18:51 |
| Brands You Can Trust - January, 2011 | "The Tech Brands You Can Trust. PC World surveyed 79000 readers to find the best and worst tech support and service!" by Jeff Bertolucci. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:18:12 |
| Tablet PCs - January, 2011 | "Why your next PC will be a tablet. Sleek, ultra-portable computers are here! Why your next PC will be a slate." by Robert Strohmeyer and Melissa Peresnson. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:09:56 |
| Windows Productivity Tricks - December, 2010 | "Make Windows Smarter! Do everything faster with these 55 productivity tricks! Plus real-world advice from efficiency experts" by Christopher Null. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:26:23 |
| Firmware Updates - December, 2010 | "Updates aren't just for PC's anymore. Update the firmware on your HDTV, camera, smartphone, PC... and more. How to fix bugs and add new features with a few easy patches" by Lloyd Case | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:18:21 |
| Automate Your Home! - November, 2010 | Here's How: "Automate Your Home With Four Easy Projects. Teach your PC to turn on your lights during midnight bathroom breaks, lock your doors and wake you up (with coffee!)" by Zack Stern. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:15:14 |
| All-In-One PC's - November, 2010 | "All-In-One PC's for everyone. We help you choose the right all-in-one PC for home, work or entertainment." by Nate Ralph | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:19:35 |
| Take Your Best Shot - November, 2010 | "Take Your Best Shot. Do you trip over nighttime shots, fast action and tough indoor scenes? With the right scene mode and a few advanced tricks, you can unlock your digital camera's hidden powers." By Tim Moynihan | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:20:57 |
| Web's Most Dangerous Places - November, 2010 | "The 17 Most Dangerous Places on the Web. The scariest sites on the Net? They're not the ones you might suspect. Here's what to watch for and how to play it safe." By Nick Mediati. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:27:28 |
| Consumer Advice - October, 2010 | Consumer Advice: "Who's Smarter: The Apple Genius or the Best Buy Geek? We asked each of them a common set of platform-neutral support questions to find out." By Zack Stern. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:11:11 |
| Business Energy Audit - October, 2010 | Tech Audit: "Save Serious Money With a Business Energy Audit. Sluggish sales and hard-to-get loans may blight the business landscape, curbing energy costs can bring big payoffs to small companies!" By Elsa Wenzel. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:08:42 |
| How to Leave Work Early! - October, 2010 | "How to Leave Work Early. With the typical work day extending until 7:00 pm or later, here are some tools to get you out on time, or hopefully, earlier." By Rick Broida. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:05:23 |
| Technology's Biggest Myths - October, 2010 | "Technology's Biggest Myths. Expensive cables are better! Refilling cartridges will ruin your printer! Windows 7 is faster than Vista!! We find the truth behind tech's tallest tales!" By Patrick Miller. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:27:39 |
| E-Reader Price Wars? - October, 2010 | "E-Reader price wars heat up. E-Reader prices are tumbling, but is it enough for standalone ebook devices to stay alive?" By Melissa J. Perenson. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:07:40 |
| Secure Web Connections - September, 2010 | "Here's How: How to set up a secure web connection. Worried about wireless security while on the road? Here's a way to ensure your confidential data is safe." By Steven Andres. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:15:23 |
| Penny-Pinching Printers - September, 2010 | "Penny-Pinching Printers. Even a printer that looks inexpensive can quickly blow your budget with pricey ink or toner. Our 12 hand-picked bargain printers give you best value." By Melissa Riofrio. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:24:44 |
| Browser Blowout - September, 2010 | "Browser Blowout. IE vs. Firefox vs. Chrome vs. Safari vs. Opera: Our lab tests reveal which browser is the fastest, the safest, and the most powerful tool for the Web." By Nick Mediati. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:27:54 |
| Trust Google? - September, 2010 | "Google is Ginormous: Why You Should Care. Will Google ever be too big to trust with our secrets? The search giant's business portfolio now spans health care, wireless, business apps, and social networks." By Tom Spring. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:07:24 |
| Cross-Site Scripting - August, 2010 | "Cross-Site Scripting: An Old Problem Returns. When two web sites work together, it can cause security issues for you. Find out how to guard against this threat" By Robert Vamosi | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:06:11 |
| Automate Your PC's Media Library - August, 2010 | "Here's how to use your PC to automate a few time-consuming tasks that will make your video, photo and music collections much easier to manage" by Patrick Miller | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:11:50 |
| Chip Set Showdown - August, 2010 | "Chip Set Showdown. Confused about which processor to pick for your new system? We test eight leading chips to help you make the smart choice. What you need to know for desktop, laptop & mobiles" by David Murphy | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:22:36 |
| Super Software Secrets - August, 2010 | "Super Software Secrets. From obscure options to esoteric shortcuts to arcane add-ons. Here are 55 hidden gems that will help you master the programs you use every day." By Patrick Miller | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:25:35 |
| The Netbook You Need - July, 2010 | "The Netbook You Need. Look no further. We've uncovered suitable netbooks for all sorts of users." by Jason Cross, Jon L. Jacobi, and Lloyd Case. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:22:12 |
| MicroSoft Office 2010 - July, 2010 | "MicroSoft Office 2010 Review: Inside Microsoft's Newest Productivity Suite." By Yardena Arar | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:24:32 |
| Best Cell Phones by Carrier - July, 2010 | "Best Cell Phones by Carrier. In the market for a new cell phone this spring? Take a look at our top-rated phones, sorted by carrier." By Ginny Mies. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:06:45 |
| Good-Bye to Privacy? - July 2010 | "Good-Bye to Privacy? Learn about major new threats to your privacy, from social networks to advertisers to yourself." By Tom Spring | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:13:54 |
| Bad Tech Habits - June, 2010 | "Banish Seven Bad Tech Habits. Seven ways to improve your computing life by changing the way you use your computer." by Rick Broida | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:08:28 |
| Safeguarding Personal Data - June, 2010 | "Keep Your Personal Data Off the Market. Looking to sell your old PC or other data-filled gadget? Here’s what you need to know to keep your personal information safe." by Tom Bradley | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:06:07 |
| Apple's iPad Rivals - June, 2010 | "Apple's Rivals Scramble to Match the iPad. Dell, HP, and Lenovo are rushing to compete against the Apple iPad in the tablet PC market, which could reach 50 million units by 2015." by Danny Allen | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:11:56 |
| iPad vs. Everything Else - June, 2010 | "iPad vs. Everything Else. Can Apple's much-hyped tablet replace your notebook, e-reader, smartphone, audio player, magazines, or gaming device? Here's the verdict from our experts." by Harry McCracken. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:25:27 |
| Losing Tech Gear - May, 2010 | "What to do when you lose your tech gear. When your cell phone, laptop, or other gear goes missing, these essential tips will improve the odds of recovery." By Robert Strohmeyer. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:20:41 |
| 21 Tech Secrets - May, 2010 | Tech Secrets: "21 things "They" Don't Want You to Know. Eavesdropping Webcams, spying ISPs, toxic PCs and more. Here are dangers the industry is hiding from you." by Dan Tynan | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:34:45 |
| Subscription Trap - April, 2010 | "Subscription Trap. If you've ever opened your credit card bill to find that you've inadvertently joined a club you've never heard of, you're not alone. Millions of consumers have been snared also." by Tom Spring | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:26:02 |
| Tech Support - April, 2010 | "Top eleven tech support survival tips" by Patrick Miller and Elvin Lai | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:14:05 |
| Hidden Security Threats March, 2010 | "How to Stop Eleven Hidden Security Threats. Antivirus software and a firewall alone can't guarantee your safety. Here's how to foil the latest crop of sneaky attacks and attempts to steal your data." by Tom Bradley | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:27:59 |
| Web Site Visibility March, 2010 | "Five Search Engine Optimization secrets to make your site more visible. With billions of web pages, visibility is a serious question. That's where search engine optimization comes in." by James A. Martin | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:11:39 |
| Greatest Windows Tips February, 2010 | "The Greatest Windows Tips Ever. If you don't know every one of these 26 classic tricks, utilities and shortcuts for XP, Vista, or Windows 7, you're not getting your monty's worth out of Windows." by Patrick Miller | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:08:26 |
| Essential Windows Tips February, 2010 | "Essential Windows Tips. Whether you run Windows 7, Vista or XP, these tricks will make your PC faster, safer and even more fun to work with." By Rick Broida. | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:28:40 |
| Business Center & Security Alert February 2010 | "Business Center: Furnish your office cheaply via Craigs List" by Patrick Miller; "Security Alert: Good guys bring down the Mega-D botnet" by Erik Larkin | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:12:46 |
| Consumer Watch & Skeptical Shopper February, 2010 | Consumer Watch: "The true cost of wireless carriers' netbooks" by Mark Sullivan & Patrick Miller; Skeptical Shopper: "Money-saver sites you haven't heard of!" author unknown | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:08:54 |
| Techlog & Consumer Watch January 2010 | "Techlog. Hedging our bets on the future of tech. Technologies to watch for in 2010" by Steve Fox; "Consumer Watch. Jailbreaking your iPhone: The pros and cons" by Mike Keller | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:10:45 |
| Office 2010 Beta January, 2010 | "Forward: Microsoft Office 2010 - Intriguing Beta. With the Office 2010 Beta, software giant reveals the direction its future productivity suite will take." by Yardena Arar | Reader: Paul J. Warwick | 00:10:38 |
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