Latest Internet How-To
- 20 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to clear thousands of unread Gmail emails in iOS 7
Have you got 100s or 1000s of emails after upgrading to iOS 7? We show you how to fix the problem
- 14 September 2013
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How-Tos: Find out if the movie you want to watch is available for streaming
Recently my wife, Mrs. Hassle-Free PC, turned to me and said, "I want to watch 'The Jazz Singer.'"
- 12 September 2013
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How-Tos: Download streaming media and watch it anywhere, anytime
Subscribing to Hulu Plus or Netflix is a great deal--until you find yourself on a less-than-perfect Internet connection. Perversely, your streaming media library is most valuable in places where you can't access the Internet: Watching a movie or burning through episodes of your favorite TV show is the best way to get through a long plane trip, a car ride, or a vacation in the middle of nowhere.
- 10 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to make an online shop
We explain how to build a website which allows you to sell products and services directly to customers using Wix’s pre-made templates
- 09 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to make your Chrome extension icons visible again
What is it with software developers making user-interface (UI) changes that serve no purpose other than to confuse users?
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How-Tos: How to use Doodle to arrange meetings
If you’ve ever tried to arrange a meeting or a party you’ll know that finding a time when everyone’s available can be a nightmare. Here we show you how to cut out all the hassle using an online tool called Doodle.
- 04 September 2013
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How-Tos: Force YouTube to buffer your entire video
Back in the good old days, when you started watching a YouTube video, the entire thing would download (or "buffer") in the background, thus ensuring a relatively smooth playback experience.
- 03 September 2013
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How-Tos: 4 Client-Side Web Storage Options That Replace Cookies
Several standards exist for storing large amounts of data in a user's Web browser. Each has its benefits, tradeoffs, W3C standardization status and level of browser support. All are better than cookies.
- 29 August 2013
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How-Tos: How to use a VPN service
Whether you are at home or out with a laptop, tablet or smartphone, someone could be spying on your internet activities. Use a VPN to stay safe, secure and anonymous. It can even unlock blocked websites and services. Here we show you how to use the free Hotspot Shield in Windows and SurfEasy for Android.
- 23 August 2013
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How-Tos: Saving YouTube videos for offline viewing
Watching a YouTube video typically requires an Internet connection, but with a little preparation the videos can be saved for later offline viewing.
- 21 August 2013
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How-Tos: Downgrade from Internet Explorer 10 to IE 9
We explain how to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 and return to Internet Explorer 9 when using Windows 7.
- 12 August 2013
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How-Tos: Save copy of web pages
How to save a copy of a web page to your local hard drive.
- 06 August 2013
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How-Tos: How to get rid of Babylon Search toolbar
We show you how to remove the Babylon Search browser toolbar and Babylon Search page from your PC and laptop. We also explain how you ended up with Babylon, and what to do to prevent the infection coming back. .
- 02 August 2013
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How-Tos: How to beat web filters
Here we outline five ways you can beat web filters, including proxies, anonymous networks, and VPNs. Here's how to be anonymous on the web.
- 01 August 2013
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How-Tos: How do I get Sky Now TV?
Sky Now TV gives you internet streaming access to Sky Sports and Sky Movies so here’s everything you need to know about Now TV.
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How-Tos: Boost Wi-Fi signal; get faster Wi-fi
We show you how to improve your Wi-Fi. How to make your wireless broadband stretch further, download and upload faster, and work more consistently, without spending a fortune.
- 30 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to downgrade from IE 10 to IE 9 on Windows 7
Here's where we show you how to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 and return to Internet Explorer 9 on Windows 7.
- 25 July 2013
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How-Tos: 6 Google Analytics Tips for Online Marketers and Small Business Owners
Google Analytics lets organizations of all shapes and sizes measure the performance of their websites. There's a lot of data in there--and even more that you can do with that data once you've extracted it. These tips will help you get started with Google Analytics.
- 23 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to get a full-screen Gmail compose window every time
Last week we talked about Gmail's spiffy new inbox-sorting tabs. Today let's look at another new feature, one that's just starting to roll out to users: a full-screen new-message window.
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How-Tos: How to create a free website with Wix
These days everyone can have a free web presence in minutes. Here we explain in six easy steps how to build a website for free with Wix.com
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iPhone 5c vs Nokia Lumia 520 comparison review: which colourful smartphone is better?
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Nexus 5 release date, price, photos and specs rumours
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11 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013?
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How to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod to iOS 7
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iPhone 5S vs BlackBerry Z10 smartphone comparison review - how does BlackBerry Z10 compare to latest iPhone?
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iPhone 5c vs Nokia Lumia 520 comparison review: which colourful smartphone is better?
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iPhone 5S vs BlackBerry Z10 smartphone comparison review - how does BlackBerry Z10 compare to latest iPhone?
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HTC One vs iPhone 5 comparison review
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Sony Xperia Z review: stylish Android smartphone with robust design
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How to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod to iOS 7
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How to clear unread Gmail emails in iOS 7: mark them all as read
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to get an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in and out of recovery mode
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How to transfer photos from computer to iPhone the easy way: use Photo Stream
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Macrorit Disk Partition Expert Home 2013
A free (for personal use) partitioning tool
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LICEcap 1.23
Capture desktop activity & save it as an animated GIF
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