Spring, er, springs on Saturday, so it’s a perfect time to talk about spring cleaning your PC. After all, you probably spend more time on your computer than in your closet or garage, so shouldn’t it get the attention it deserves? Our friends at Clickfree offer up their Top 5 tips.

Using multiple monitors is simple with built-in support in Windows and Mac. Increase your productivity today!

Ever had a problem with your computer? Of course you have. Instead of trying to explain the issue you’re having to that tech friend or family member you have on speed dial (that would be me, in my world), try out this feature built into Windows 7.

Turn your iPhone/iPod Touch into a USB drive for storage.

It’s one of the nastiest forms of malware in cyberspace — and it’s on the rise. Do you know how to protect yourself from “ransomware”? Here we cover what it is and steps to prevent it.

Whether you’re running Windows XP, Vista or 7, a fast way to open up a program you use a lot is to create your own custom shortcut. And it’s a lot easier to do this than you think. Check it out.

If you spend anytime online, then you’re likely aware every computer has its own unique “IP address,” which is also linked to your general geographical location. This is why you see “google.ca” (Canada) in your browser window even though you typed google.com (U.S.). Here, we discuss a trick for disguising your IP address.

You might have heard about the just-discovered “Kneber botnet” virus, which has gathered login credentials to online financial systems, social networking sites and email programs from infected computers. The info is then sent back to the hackers who sent it out. With this news, it’s a good idea to remember how to protect yourself.

Like to buy goods online? Protect your PC (and your identity) with these eight online shopping safety tips, provided by Microsoft Canada.

Twice this week a Sync reader has asked how to search for “tweets” using their favourite search engine, Google. The world’s biggest search site has added the ability to search through social networks and the results are updated by the second. Here’s how to do it.