Latest Components How-To

01 October 2013
How-Tos: Tech Jargon Buster

Each month we explain technology terms in plain English. Here's our updated A-Z of technology jargon explained.
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.
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.
20 August 2013
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.
16 August 2013
How-Tos: Fix power surge damage to PC

How to check your PC for damage after a power surge. How to fix your PC after a power surge.
31 July 2013
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.
23 July 2013
How-Tos: Push your PC's productivity with better, faster gear

You thought your PC was fine. It's not that old, and you make sure it's not loaded with bloatware or other software-level performance drags. And yet it still seems to wheeze as it boots up each morning, and applications take forever to launch.
22 July 2013
How-Tos: How to overclock your new Haswell CPU like a pro

Speed freaks, take note: If you shelled out for an unlocked version of Intel's new Haswell processor and haven't overclocked your PC yet, you're missing out on some serious--and free--performance improvements.
05 July 2013
How-Tos: How to change drive letters--even when the letter you want isn't available

Jack McCabe wants Windows to identify his data drive as D:, but D: is already taken.
21 May 2013
How-Tos: How to upgrade your external hard drive to USB 3.0

Ready for an unconventional upgrade? How about this: You can turn an old, pokey external hard drive into a blazingly fast one with about 10 minutes of your time and $15 of your money.
20 May 2013
How-Tos: Improve performance with a hard drive upgrade

Alloystory asked the Laptops forum about speeding up a PC by replacing the hard drive with something faster.
29 April 2013
How-Tos: 21 tips for supercharging your cloud storage

Cloud storage isn't just for files and photos. With the right tools and services, you can do much more: organize data, or automate uploads and downloads. Synchronize, of course. Score extra space without paying an extra cent. Run a basic Web site from a cloud service, manage media, or even fax.
22 April 2013
How-Tos: Fact or fiction: Eight Mac energy-saving techniques tested

We're all interested in saving energy. Maybe you conserve to be a better global citizen or to save money on your utility bills. Maybe you use your laptop on the go and want to squeeze every possible minute of battery life out of it. But what if the daily computing practices you follow to save energy end up wasting it instead? What if your assumptions about Mac power usage are wrong? To investigate this possibility, Macworld's lab compiled a list of eight widely held opinions about energy conservation, grabbed our trusty power meters, and started logging power usage.
01 April 2013
How-Tos: How to install a new CPU cooler – step by step

If your PC quite literally never fails to make itself heard, you might want to take a look at the usual suspect for persistent fan noise: Your CPU cooler. Here's a detailed, visual guide on how to replace it with something better.
20 March 2013
How-Tos: Speed up your PC with an SSD – and the right tweaks

If you are still using a conventional hard drive, there has never been a better time to upgrade. Prices for SSDs have finally dropped to under £1 per Gigabyte, making them one of the best hardware investments at your disposal. In this How-To, we'll tell you how to prepare and what to keep in mind for the upgrade to an SSD.
28 February 2013
How-Tos: How to check for bad RAM modules in your PC

If you have become the victim of unprovoked bluescreens and frequent system crashes as of lately, you might want to have a look at your RAM. We'll show you how you can thoroughly test it with specialised tools.
How-Tos: Problems with PC? Here's how to check your power supply

If your PC or laptop has been behaving erratically, it might be your PC's PSU. This handy tip from PC Advisor reader Andy Scott explains how to check your PC's power supply, and find out what's wrong with your PC.
27 February 2013
How-Tos: How to add USB 3.0 to a PC

Our Helproom Editor explains how to add a USB 3.0 port to your PC.
How-Tos: Replace PC's fan without having to buy new cooler

Our Helproom Editor explains what to do if a fan in your PC starts making a lot of noise.
26 February 2013
How-Tos: How to update your BIOS in ten steps

Updating your BIOS can prove to be a tricky and dangerous endeavour – at least without proper help. We’ll lend you a hand and show you how to update your PC’s BIOS safely in ten easy steps.

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