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22 October 2013
How-Tos: What does your internet profile say about you?

The internet stores a tremendous amount of information about us - from the things we buy, to the comments we make on Facebook or Twitter - but how much of this can we control? And what damage could it do to our reputations and job prospects in the future?
21 October 2013
How-Tos: How to create a responsive website

People browse the web on their iPhones as well as tablets, laptops and PCs. It's important that your website looks great on all of them. Here's how to create a responsive site that automatically changes to fit any screen size.
18 October 2013
How-Tos: How to remove unwanted browser toolbars

We show you how to disable and delete those unwanted and annoying web browser toolbars, however they got onto your PC or laptop.
17 October 2013
How-Tos: How to upgrade to Windows 8.1

We explain all you need to know to upgrade to Windows 8.1 and get the latest features for free.
16 October 2013
How-Tos: How to recover Office documents

Losing Word, Excel or PowerPoint files can be a painful experience, but there are a few things you can try before you give up all hope.
15 October 2013
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
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.
11 October 2013
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
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.
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.
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
09 October 2013
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.
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
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.
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: 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.
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
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.

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