How to search for and find files on your Mac or PC by name, date, size and more.

The Roxio Game Capture is an easy way to capture video from game consoles, media players and other high definition sources and save it to your PC.

From the mailbag: “What is virtual private network (VPN) software, and do I need it on my computer?”

Securely erase your personal data before giving your computer to anyone else.

In this informal video I show five (actually, six) things you didn’t know about the BlackBerry PlayBook, RIM’s 7-inch touchscreen tablet. Specifically, I show some multitasking tricks, how to take a photo of what you’re doing, pulling up the keyboard and powering down the unit quickly, and more.

Track, disable or unlock your phone to avoid expensive roaming fees.

From the mailbag: “I’m working on my final essay for school, using Microsoft Word, but when I try to insert words it’s writing over my existing words. Please help!”

The Splashtop app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad has taken the top spot among paid software at the iTunes App Store — in 48 countries — as it’s the first that lets you remotely access your PC’s files and media (video, music, games, and more) anywhere in the world.

It’s been a while since we looked at BlackBerry smartphone tips and shortcuts to help manage your personal or professional life better, so take note of these suggestions to get more done in less time.

Travel much? Tight on cash? A Toronto-based website — iStopOver.com — aims to connect travelers with renters. Here we chat with its founder about what it is, who it’s for, how it works and if it’s safe. Have you used the service?