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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: 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
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.
08 October 2013
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
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.
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.
04 October 2013
How-Tos: How to take a screenshot on Android phones

Here's where we show you how to take a screenshot on any Android phone, including the Samsung Galaxy S3/S4, HTC One, Xperia Z/Z1 and many more. Keep reading to find out how to take a screen shot on an Android smartphone.
03 October 2013
How-Tos: How to stop Whatsapp saving photos on Android

Whatsapp automatically saves photos, videos and media to your Android smartphone's internal storage. Here's how to stop it.
How-Tos: How to unfreeze a frozen phone

You may not think of your smartphone as a computer, but it's just as much of one as a laptop or desktop. With it come some very typical computer problems--crashes and freezes. A lot of the time, the fixes to these sorts of issues, while simple, aren't immediately obvious. The next time your iOS or Android phone crashes or freezes, try these tips.
30 September 2013
How-Tos: Automator workflow of the month: Automate kiosk presentations

Increasingly we find video monitors in offices and stores that play looping slideshows. All too often these things must either be started by the first people to arrive at work in the morning (and stopped by the last person leaving) or, worse, are left running 24 hours a day. With Automator you can make presentations automatically switch on and off at exactly the times you specify. Here's how.
26 September 2013
How-Tos: How to block a number on an iPhone

We would all like the ability not to be contacted from certain numbers. Perhaps you are receiving nuisance calls from PPI firms, or an ex just won't leave you alone. You can block each call as it comes in, of course, but how can you block that number forever? Here's how to block a number on an iPhone in iOS 7 or iOS 6.
How-Tos: Use iPhoto's Faces and Places features

You may recall that when we started this iPhoto series I mentioned that Apple has done its best to automatically filter and file photos for you. Two additional ways that it's done so is through the use of face recognition and location, better known as the Faces and Places features.
25 September 2013
How-Tos: Run Android apps on your PC or laptop

We show you an easy way to run Android apps on your PC or laptop that is fast and supports accelerated graphics.
24 September 2013
How-Tos: How to disable automatic screen dimming in Windows 8

We show you how to disable the automatic screen-dimming function in Windows 8 so that your PC display stays bright all the time.
How-Tos: Run Windows XP safely after Microsoft support stops

Microsoft will withdraw support for Windows XP Service Pack 3 in July 2014. Here we explain what that means, and how to keep running Windows XP safely after Microsoft withdraws support.
How-Tos: How to safely install Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is a great additional security tool for Windows PCs and laptops. But one reader found his install of the software to be very unsatisfactory. Here we explain how to safely install Malwarebytes with no problems.
23 September 2013
How-Tos: Beyond Siri: Dictation tricks for the iPhone and iPad

You're probably familiar with using Siri to make calls on your iPhone, as well as to open apps on your iOS device, get information, and set up appointments. But you may be less familiar with iOS's other dictation feature, the one that lets you talk to your iOS device while it converts your words into text.
How-Tos: Post iPhone 5s Slo-Mo videos to Instagram and elsewhere

If you just picked up your iPhone 5s, you may be itching to record some slow-motion video. (I know I was.) But due to the way Apple's slow-motion feature is implemented, sharing your brilliance with the world may take a few extra steps.
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

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