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Moving On to Windows 7

Windows Vista had problems with in-place upgrades and Windows Easy Transfer. Is moving from XP to Windows 7 going to be any smoother?

Build a Windows 7 Killer Rig--The Final Assembly

Our series on building a high performance Windows 7 system wraps up, as we install the motherboard, CPU, and Windows 7 Release Candidate.

Case Mod Grand Prize Winner--CinematographHD

Simply too cool to pass up, the CinematographHD wins the top prize in this year's ExtremeTech Case Mod Contest.

Build a $500 Gaming PC

Can you build a $500 PC that plays modern PC games at acceptable frame rates? Yes, and we show you how.

Week Three Winner--CinematographHD Case Mod

Both form and function, the CinematographHD case mod houses two LCD displays, built-in speakers, and everything else but the kitchen sink.

Week Two Winner--Ingraham Case Mod

Inspired by a 1946 Stromberg-Carlson radio, Ingraham is a fine example of case mod craftsmanship.

Case Mod Week One Winner--Dark Carbon

Not an easy decision, in fact, it came down to a tie-breaker, but in the end, the Dark Carbon case mod takes the cake.

The 2009 ExtremeTech Case Mod Contest

Time to dust off those tools, fire up the Dremel, lay out the sandpaper, and start sending us pictures. ET's Case Mod Contest returns!

Going Green--One Step at a Time

Gordon Hudson tells his tale about how he cut his energy usage by over 50%, without solar tech or other new technology—just a little clever analysis and engineering.

How To Download Free eBooks For Your Amazon Kindle 2

Amazon's store is great but why pay for ebooks when you can get them for free? We show you how.

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We know the process of swapping out motherboards. We've done it hundreds of times. Now we share our best hints.

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