Latest Desktop PCs How-To

21 August 2013
How-Tos: How to check your CPU temperature

We explain how to use the free SpeedFan utility to check your CPU temperature, as well as other temperatures in your PC and monitor fan speeds.
How-Tos: Fix colour balance on old display

We explain how to improve the colour balance on an older CRT display.
20 August 2013
How-Tos: Should I boost my PC's memory?

Will more RAM speed up your PC? We explain how to boost your PC's speed by increasing the installed memory.
12 August 2013
How-Tos: Get a truly wireless PC

Get a truly wireless PC, printer, mouse and keyboard.
31 July 2013
How-Tos: How to speed up a computer

We show you how to speed up a PC or speed up a laptop. Free software tweaks to speed up Windows, and the best hardware upgrades to boost your PC or laptop.
18 July 2013
How-Tos: Roll back to Windows 7 from Windows 8

We explain how to install Windows 7 on to a PC or laptop that comes with Windows 8.
03 July 2013
How-Tos: Add a touchscreen monitor to your Windows 8 PC

Running at a full HD resolution of 1920 x1080 the Dell S2340T is pin sharp and offers superb colour accuracy
02 July 2013
How-Tos: Turn your PC into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

In big houses and offices, where the Wi-Fi may have dead zones - an extra hotspot gives access to devices that wouldn’t normally be able to connect
21 June 2013
How-Tos: How to watch Wimbledon 2013 online

You can now watch the entire Wimbledon tennis championships from your computer. Here's where we show you how to watch Wimbledon 2013 online.
12 June 2013
How-Tos: How to remotely access a Windows laptop

With Remote Desktop you can access and use any PC on your network, even when you’re not at home
31 May 2013
How-Tos: Watch Freeview/TV on a laptop or PC

Watching Freeview/TV on your laptop or PC is easier than you might think. Here's where we show you how to watch Freeview/TV on your laptop or PC.
29 May 2013
How-Tos: Sync Windows 8 laptops

In Windows 8 the process of making sure your PCs are always in step with one another has been radically streamlined and simplified
17 May 2013
How-Tos: Get Adobe Flash Player for Windows 8

If you have a Windows 8 then you might want Flash Player to fully appreciate some websites on the internet. Here's how to get Adobe Flash Player for Windows 8.
08 May 2013
How-Tos: How to set up a new PC

We explain step by step how to attach cables to your new PC and monitor
30 April 2013
How-Tos: How to find out your IP address on Windows

Our step by step guide on how to find out your PC or laptop's IP address in Windows.
29 April 2013
How-Tos: How to change your PC name in Windows

A step by step guide on how to rename your Windows PC, laptop or tablet.
25 April 2013
How-Tos: How to wipe a Mac: erase your Mac's hard drive

We explain how to wipe a Mac's hard drive, and then reinstall OS X.
23 April 2013
How-Tos: How to get the Start menu back in Windows 8: install the slick, free Pokki

Pokki is one of the best free replacement start menus for Windows 8 users. Here's how to install and use it.
22 April 2013
How-Tos: How to remove HomeGroup icon from the Windows 8 desktop

If you like to keep your Windows desktop neat and tidy, you may not want the HomeGroup networking icon to be shown on your Windows 8 desktop. Here's how to remove it.
19 April 2013
How-Tos: How to refresh and reset Windows 8: give your PC a free speed boost

If your Windows 8 PC isn't running well you can try the new Refresh feature which cleans up Windows without touching your documents, music, photos and videos. For a proper cleanout and format, you can use the Reset option. Here's how to use Windows 8 Refresh & Reset

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