8 July 2013
Tools are available from Google that allow you to add new features to Gmail. Try them out for free
8 July 2013
The IMDB app for Windows 8 gives you quick access to information about movies and TV shows as well as direct links to celebrities and other TV and film news
7 July 2013
Dell's encryption service contains your web browsers and office suites in a special virtual environment, reducing the risk of malware spreading to the rest of your system
6 July 2013
The Star Chart app is designed to help you identify everything you can see overhead, and it really shines when used with a convertible laptop
5 July 2013
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
4 July 2013
The music industry has been transformed by computers and the internet - it's now easier than ever to make, market and sell your material.
3 July 2013
Running at a full HD resolution of 1920 x1080 the Dell S2340T is pin sharp and offers superb colour accuracy
2 July 2013
The Telegraph app brings you all the high quality journalism you’d expect from the print and web editions of the newspaper, but the software has been made to complement Windows 8's touchscreen interface.
2 July 2013
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
2 July 2013
With AirDisplay you can use your laptop as a second monitor over your computer network
1 July 2013
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
1 July 2013
4oD allows you to watch not only current shows, but also TV programmes from Channel 4's vast archive
1 July 2013
Customise Windows 8 to add your personal touch to your laptop
30 June 2013
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
30 June 2013
As well as providing access to music videos Vevo offers exclusive content from new up and coming bands
30 June 2013
It’s the simple things that help to keep us occupied and Cut the Rope is one of those seemingly simple yet massively addictive games that you can happily spend hours in.
29 June 2013
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.
28 June 2013
The PXC 450 2.0 headphones from Sennheiser offer high-quality audio and active noise cancelling technology taken directly from their aviation headsets
28 June 2013
Invest in home control equipment and use a laptop or tablet to control the devices in your house through the power of the network
26 June 2013
With a network drive all the computers in your house can access all the music, video and other documents you might have without needing to switch rooms
26 June 2013
Communication has never been easier thanks to Windows 8 and the host of video conferencing options available.
25 June 2013
Tracking software might sound a bit draconian, but it has genuinely helped people be reunited with stolen laptops
25 June 2013
The most famous mouse in the world now has his very own Windows 8 compatible game - this puzzle-based adventure takes you on a journey through physics with Mickey as your main character
24 June 2013
Spotify has some great features that make listening to and organising your favourite tracks really easy
24 June 2013
The curse of the greasy, fingerprint covered screen is something many computer users are becoming aware of as more and more devices are touch enabled
22 June 2013
With modern software, super-fast processors and broadband internet connections the process of teaching yourself how to speak and write in a foreign tongue has never been easier
21 June 2013
One of the advantages of turning your laptop into a tablet is that it makes reading books much more comfortable
21 June 2013
Thanks to wireless networks and webcams it’s possible to keep an eye on what’s going on inside your house even if you are thousands of miles away
20 June 2013
Nowadays, there’s no need to be home at a specific time to catch your favourite - you can sit down to enjoy a programme wherever you are
18 June 2013
If you’re a designer or an artist then using a stylus on screen is a great way of getting more done in a natural way
17 June 2013
Getting online so that you can stay connected to email and the web has never been easier.
17 June 2013
Using the Targus docking station you can help to turn your humble laptop into more of a desktop workstation
15 June 2013
To give you more control over your pictures Microsoft has a free application - Windows Photo Gallery - that can help you more closely manage your photo
14 June 2013
Countless games are available for Windows 8 PCs and laptops, and our favourite this week is a truly simple and addictive little game called Doodle Army
13 June 2013
Slingbox is a network video tool that allows you to take your home TV setup with you no matter where you are in the world
13 June 2013
One of the latest technologies in modern laptops can increase the life of your battery and keeping your PC up-to-date all in one go
12 June 2013
With Remote Desktop you can access and use any PC on your network, even when you’re not at home
11 June 2013
Though modern laptops are incredibly well put together and robust you’ll still want a case to protect them from everyday spills and scratches
11 June 2013
The browser-based PowerPoint Web App allows you to make presentations that you can show off on the big screen quickly, easily and professionally
10 June 2013
It might not seem obvious but a touch-compatible mouse will really help you make the most of Windows 8.
9 June 2013
The AX510 Soundbar aims to beef up the audio quality giving you better sound from your monitor.
5 June 2013
Take over another of your computers as if it's right there in front of you.
4 June 2013
Search the Windows App Store for TuneIn and you’ll be able to download a free application that makes getting web radio really, really easy.
3 June 2013
With the web version of Microsoft Excel you can be in spreadsheet heaven no matter where you are
31 May 2013
The Windows 8 Wikipedia application has been built specifically to make the most of the touch capabilities and new user interface of Microsoft's latest OS
30 May 2013
VLC Media Player is an incredible little application that can play just about any video or audio file you throw at it
29 May 2013
In Windows 8 the process of making sure your PCs are always in step with one another has been radically streamlined and simplified
28 May 2013
There are some interesting tasks you can use Pinterest for that make it so much more than just a simple social sharing website.
24 May 2013
The Word Web App is Microsoft’s online tool that gives you a recognisable version of Word to use wherever you can get online
10 May 2013
In Windows 8 you can use the Windows Media Player and Music apps to keep all of your tracks in order
10 May 2013
One of the advantages of the recent spate of convertible touchscreen laptops that can become tablets is that there are a host of cool new things you can do with them
10 May 2013
Getting the right printer for your needs can be a minefield. However, as long as you know what you intend to use a printer for its simple to narrow down your choices
9 May 2013
Many of us have sold second-hand goods on eBay, but there are many more ways you can earn a living from your PC
8 May 2013
Crunch through spreadsheets with hundreds of thousands of entries, create 3D models and reply to work emails - all from the comfort of a sun lounger
8 May 2013
Most modern laptops come with the means of adding an external monitor or projector. Here's how it works
7 May 2013
From keeping track of your digital documentation to watching DVDs on long flights, a laptop can be indispensible
1 May 2013
Notifications in Windows 8 take the form of a small bar at the top right of the screen that floats in and out to let you know something has happened without getting in the way of your work
19 December 2012
Many laptops these days come with 3D capability built-in, however this doesn’t mean that your Excel spreadsheets and Word documents will automatically leap from the screen