Latest Laptops How-To
- 04 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to optimise battery life on a MacBook
Here's where we show you how you can optimise battery life on a MacBook though, to get the longest unplugged runtime.
- 27 September 2013
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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.
- 18 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to clean your gadgets
When was the last time you cleaned your keyboard or disinfected your smartphone? Jim Martin explains how to safely sanitise all your gadgets.
- 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.
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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13 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013?
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Tesco Hudl review: a legitimate Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 rival
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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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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PS4 release date, specs and its backwards compatibility issues: What you need to know about the PlayStation 4
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Google Nexus 5 release date, price, photos and specs rumours
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Tesco sells 35,000 Hudl tablets in two days, Kindle Fire HD price drops
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 come out?
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WhatsApp confirms message regarding charges is a hoax
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Tesco Hudl review: a legitimate Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 rival
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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 Z1 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone comparison review - which is the best Android phone?
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HTC One review: great high-end Android matches, but can't beat the best. A good deal
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod to iOS 7
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to transfer photos from computer to iPhone the easy way: use Photo Stream
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WifiInfoView 1.26
Find out more about nearby wireless networks
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Netflix for iOS 5.0
Watch movies and TV shows from your iOS device
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Hornil StyleCapture 1.2.0.0
A well-designed, easy-to-use screen capture tool
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Ashampoo Anti-Virus 2014 v1.0.2
A fully-featured dual-engine powered antivirus tool
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Free Video Dub 2.0.22.295
Trim unwanted sections of videos without losing quality