Latest Laptops How-To
- 21 August 2013
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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.
- 20 August 2013
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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.
- 15 August 2013
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How-Tos: Use a netbook as a server
We explain how to use a netbook as a server, as well as some of the down sides of a netbook/server. Here's what you need to know about using a netbook as a server in your home or office.
- 09 August 2013
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How-Tos: How to buy a laptop for college
School is right around the corner, and you'll need a solid laptop to get you through those long study hours. Well, that and a lot of coffee. Whether you're a first-time buyer or you're ready to cut your old boat anchor loose, I'm here to help you separate your nice-to-have wants from your essential needs, so you can get the most bang for your back-to-school buck.
- 08 August 2013
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How-Tos: Factory reset a laptop
If your laptop is running slowly or has a virus, you can reinstall Windows automatically from a recovery partition. Here we explain how to factory reset a laptop.
- 31 July 2013
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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
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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.
- 08 July 2013
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How-Tos: Extend Gmail with labs
Tools are available from Google that allow you to add new features to Gmail. Try them out for free
- 05 July 2013
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How-Tos: 3D printing from your laptop or PC
3D printing is coming to the desktop - courtesy of Windows 8.1 - allowing you to make the design and creation of custom 3D objects as easy as printing out a photo
- 04 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to find a lost or stolen laptop
Laptops are easily stolen or lost, so you should consider some form of protection. Tracking services can tell you where it is and even who is using it. We compare popular tracking software including LoJack, Norton Anti-theft and Apple's Find My iPhone
- 02 July 2013
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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
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How-Tos: Use your laptop as a second monitor
With AirDisplay you can use your laptop as a second monitor over your computer network
- 01 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to create and edit music on your laptop
Taking advantage of the new range of touchscreen laptops are a host of music making apps that allow you to record your own tunes using on-screen instruments
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How-Tos: Windows 8 video app of the week: 4oD
4oD allows you to watch not only current shows, but also TV programmes from Channel 4's vast archive
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How-Tos: Customise your Windows 8 laptop
Customise Windows 8 to add your personal touch to your laptop
- 30 June 2013
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How-Tos: Become an internet sensation by making a vlog
There’s no need for a fancy studio or expensive lighting and audio equipment either, it’s possible to become an internet sensation using just your laptop or tablet
- 29 June 2013
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How-Tos: How to get free online storage
These days it’s difficult to go somewhere and not be able to connect to the internet so keeping all your documents online is much more achievable.
- 28 June 2013
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How-Tos: Controlling your home with your laptop
Invest in home control equipment and use a laptop or tablet to control the devices in your house through the power of the network
- 26 June 2013
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How-Tos: Use a network drive to store everything centrally
With a network drive all the computers in your house can access all the music, video and other documents you might have without needing to switch rooms
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How-Tos: Video conferencing on your Windows 8 laptop
Communication has never been easier thanks to Windows 8 and the host of video conferencing options available.
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Downloads
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Z-VSSCopy 1.7.0.9
Create, browse and manage your Windows shadow copies
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ClipboardFusion 3.0 Free
Automatically remove clipboard formatting
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Coast by Opera 1.02
Could this represent the future of browsing on your tablet?
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SendMessage 1.1.4 (64-bit)
Control applications from shortcuts or the command line
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SendMessage 1.1.4 (32-bit)
Control applications from shortcuts or the command line