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27 September 2013
How-Tos: Call 0845, 0870 and 0800 numbers free from your mobile

It's that annoying moment when you need to call a helpline or similar from your mobile but you'll be charged extortionate amounts for it. Here's how to call 0845, 0870 and 0800 numbers free from your mobile.
How-Tos: How to format a hard drive

There are many reasons why you might want to format a hard drive, including a clean installation of Windows, to get rid of a virus or malware or simply because you're giving the drive to someone else or throwing it away. Here, we'll explain all you need to know to get the job done properly.
26 September 2013
How-Tos: How to block a number on an iPhone

We would all like the ability not to be contacted from certain numbers. Perhaps you are receiving nuisance calls from PPI firms, or an ex just won't leave you alone. You can block each call as it comes in, of course, but how can you block that number forever? Here's how to block a number on an iPhone in iOS 7 or iOS 6.
How-Tos: Use iPhoto's Faces and Places features

You may recall that when we started this iPhoto series I mentioned that Apple has done its best to automatically filter and file photos for you. Two additional ways that it's done so is through the use of face recognition and location, better known as the Faces and Places features.
How-Tos: 5 Ways CIOs Need to Prepare for Obamacare

Healthcare reform in the United States focuses mainly on providing coverage to the uninsured, and odds are good that your company offers health insurance to most employees. However, there are still reporting and security requirements you'll need to deal with -- and you'll have to be a vocal leader to make sure these tasks are a high priority.
How-Tos: How to close apps in iOS 7

iOS 7 isn’t simply a bunch of new icon designs. Apple changed the way quite a few features work, including multitasking. Here’s how to close apps on and iPhone or iPad in iOS 7.
25 September 2013
How-Tos: Learn to build a PC in under two minutes

Building a computer is a great way to get a custom configuration, save some money and have fun. In a how-to video, we'll show you how to build one in less than two minutes.
How-Tos: VDI Technology Better, Faster and Cheaper, But Adoption Still Slow

Virtual desktop infrastructure has come a long way since the terminal service days of the 1960s. Heck, VDI has come a long way since the 2000s thanks to plummeting prices for clients, better graphics cards and improved administration. By and large, though, VDI deployments remain more of a niche solution.
How-Tos: Run Android apps on your PC or laptop

We show you an easy way to run Android apps on your PC or laptop that is fast and supports accelerated graphics.
24 September 2013
How-Tos: Test the memory in your PC or laptop

We show you how to check that the memory installed in your PC or laptop is working correctly. Here's how to find out if your RAM is faulty.
How-Tos: How to disable automatic screen dimming in Windows 8

We show you how to disable the automatic screen-dimming function in Windows 8 so that your PC display stays bright all the time.
How-Tos: Run Windows XP safely after Microsoft support stops

Microsoft will withdraw support for Windows XP Service Pack 3 in July 2014. Here we explain what that means, and how to keep running Windows XP safely after Microsoft withdraws support.
How-Tos: How to safely install Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is a great additional security tool for Windows PCs and laptops. But one reader found his install of the software to be very unsatisfactory. Here we explain how to safely install Malwarebytes with no problems.
23 September 2013
How-Tos: How to upgrade your graphics card

Turn your humble PC into a games machine at a fraction of the price of a next-gen console. Here's how to fit a more powerful graphics card.
How-Tos: Beyond Siri: Dictation tricks for the iPhone and iPad

You're probably familiar with using Siri to make calls on your iPhone, as well as to open apps on your iOS device, get information, and set up appointments. But you may be less familiar with iOS's other dictation feature, the one that lets you talk to your iOS device while it converts your words into text.
How-Tos: Post iPhone 5s Slo-Mo videos to Instagram and elsewhere

If you just picked up your iPhone 5s, you may be itching to record some slow-motion video. (I know I was.) But due to the way Apple's slow-motion feature is implemented, sharing your brilliance with the world may take a few extra steps.
20 September 2013
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
19 September 2013
How-Tos: Get to know iOS 7: iTunes Store, App Store, and Newsstand

Though both the iTunes and App Store have significantly updated design schemes, both apps are functionally almost identical to their iOS 6 counterparts. Newsstand, meanwhile, gets a new look and the ability to hide inside a folder.
How-Tos: Close antivirus when installing software

Often when installing software you will be advised to switch off your antivirus. Here's why.
How-Tos: Get to know iOS 7: Maps

Apple gave Maps a complete makeover in iOS 6--one that included removing Google as the app's back end and the elimination of local transit directions in favor of third-party apps. By comparison, the changes to iOS 7 are subtler, though sadly, transit is still MIA from the Maps app other than via third-party apps.

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