Latest Internet How-To

14 October 2013
How-Tos: How to install a new web browser

Are you using the web browser that came with your computer? There are better, faster browsers you can download for free. Here’s how to install Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
How-Tos: Change your network location settings

Here's how to change your network location between home, public and work on your PC.
10 October 2013
How-Tos: How to get rid of browser toolbars

We show you how to disable and delete those unwanted and annoying web browser toolbars, however they got onto your PC.
09 October 2013
How-Tos: How to delete browsing history in Chrome

Deleting your browsing history in Chrome is very easy, here's our step-by-step guide on how to do it.
How-Tos: How to report spam and other violations on Twitter

Anyone who's ever mentioned an Apple product in a tweet has probably been on the receiving end of a torrent of replies from spambots. Oh the humanity. Fortunately, Twitter makes it easy to report spam--and other, more serious abuses.
08 October 2013
How-Tos: How to create your own photography website

Making your own site isn’t as scary as it used to be, and with lots of templates and customisation option, SmugMug is a great choice for photographers
02 October 2013
How-Tos: How to delete your Google+ account

Google+ lags behind powerhouses Facebook and Twitter in terms of popularity, and if you're anything like me, you might find that you simply can't deal with a third social network. If this sounds like you, you can always delete your Google+ account without saying goodbye to Google services like Gmail.
01 October 2013
How-Tos: How to delete your Instagram account

Retro photos filters and square photos aren't for everyone, and Instagram's ties to Facebook might give the privacy-conscious pause, so you have plenty of reasons to want to leave Instagram. Here's how to do just that.
How-Tos: How to browse the web anonymously and send messages securely

It’s no longer paranoia to think you’re being watched. We show you how to use the Tor web browser, use TrueCrypt and BleachBit to keep emails private and stop people spying on your every online move.
30 September 2013
How-Tos: How to delete or disable your Facebook account

Privacy concerns surrounding Facebook have been well documented, but you may have other reasons for wanting to walk away from the social network. Perhaps you don't find it all that useful, or you've gotten one too many FarmVille requests. If this sounds like you, you might consider deactivating or outright deleting your Facebook account.
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
14 September 2013
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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.

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