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- 15 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to stream live TV on iPhone, iPad and Android
You don’t need a television to watch live TV. We explain how to stream TV on your iPhone, iPad or Android smartphone or tablet for free!
- 14 October 2013
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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.
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How-Tos: Change your network location settings
Here's how to change your network location between home, public and work on your PC.
- 11 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to permanently delete files
Whether you're selling your PC or laptop, or merely want to securely delete a few files so no-one sees them, Eraser 6 will do the job quickly and quietly. We show you how to use it.
- 10 October 2013
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How-Tos: Understand the limits of a virtual computer
Amin Inshassi asked the Desktops forum for details about what can and can't be done with a virtual machine.
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How-Tos: How to take a picture with a webcam
Did you know, you can take photos using your laptop or PC’s webcam? Here's how to capture and share fun pictures for free.
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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. UPDATED: 10th October
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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
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How-Tos: How to set up two-factor authentication in Evernote
It seems like every day you read about another password security breach. It doesn't matter how robust your actual password is; if a hacker makes off with an entire password database, he can potentially access your account.
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How-Tos: Create a group of contacts on your iPhone
Creating groups of contacts isn't quite as easy as it should be on the iPhone or iPad. We explain how to do it. UPDATED: 9th October 2013
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How-Tos: How to send group texts from Android and iPhone
When you need to broadcast the same message quickly to lots of people, sending a group text message is often the best way. It's not difficult to do this – we show you how on Android and iPhone.
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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.
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How-Tos: What is NFC? How NFC works and what it does
Your phone may or may not have a feature called 'NFC'. But what is NFC, and for what is it used? We explain all in our bluffer's guide to NFC.
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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
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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
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How-Tos: How to change your email signature on your smartphone
Does the world really need to know that every email you write was "Sent from my HTC One™ X, an AT&T; 4G LTE smartphone"? Probably not. Aside from turning you into a free marketing tool, it will give your friends fodder to tease you over your choice of handset or carrier. Plus, it makes you look like a noob that doesn't have control over their email. These annoying signatures are easy to change, though, if you know where to look.
- 07 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to use Pages, Numbers and Keynote in Windows
The iWork suite of apps – Pages, Numbers and Keynote – is now free for any iOS 7 device bought after the 1st September 2013. Here's how to sync and transfer documents between your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and your Windows PC or laptop.
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How-Tos: Stop WhatsApp saving photos on iPhone
We show you how to stop WhatsApp automatically saving photos, videos and other media to your iPhone.
- 05 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to fix iMessage in iOS 7
How to fix iMessage if it's not working for you any more in iOS 7.
- 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.
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