Latest Digital Home How-To
- 01 October 2013
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How-Tos: Tech Jargon Buster
Each month we explain technology terms in plain English. Here's our updated A-Z of technology jargon explained.
- 17 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to build the perfect high-end, high-tech home gym
On the list of things you truly need (clean air, water, food, shelter), a gym membership falls pretty far down the line. "Oh, sure," you may reply, "That's easy for you to say. It's just sooo easy to work out at home instead." And to that my reply is going to be: a) You can put that can of sarcasm right back on the shelf where you found it; and b) It actually is easy to work out at home. Or, at least, it can be.
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How-Tos: Frozen in time: Tips and tricks for photographing waterfalls
Few natural subjects are as breathtakingly beautiful as waterfalls. Even tiny waterfalls--such as rapids in a stream--take on an almost otherworldly beauty when photographed as the inherent motion of the water is captured in a still frame. Unfortunately, snapshots rarely capture the magic, because they're shot with a smartphone or some other camera set on automatic exposure mode. If you want to capture the blurry, smooth excitement of a waterfall, you'll need to experiment a little with your camera's advanced settings.
- 16 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to get US Netflix in the UK
American friends get much more from Netflix that we do Britain. Find out how you can see shows like Mad Men and American Horror Story here.
- 10 September 2013
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How-Tos: Watch Apple's iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C launch
Apple is expected to announced the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C tonight and here's how you can get live coverage.
- 02 September 2013
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How-Tos: Make the most of your day off with these simple tech to-dos
This long weekend has no shortage of things to do--weed the garden, clean the rain gutters, deal with that pile of bills you've been neglecting. Whew! But while you're at it, don't neglect your tech chores--your tech gear needs a little love, too! With that in mind, here are a few things to tidy up your digital life.
- 15 August 2013
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How-Tos: Use a netbook as a server
We explain how to use a netbook as a server, as well as some of the down sides of a netbook/server. Here's what you need to know about using a netbook as a server in your home or office.
- 13 August 2013
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How-Tos: Turn a photo mistake into a great shot
Not every photo is a keeper. Indeed, a lot of the pictures you take probably turn out to be duds--perhaps the exposure is way off, the white balance turned everything blue, or you accidentally shot into the sun and your subject is in shadow. Whatever the reason, the good news is that it's not hard to rescue many of those shots. The next time you have some photos that you're not happy with, see if any of these tips can help turn a loser into a keeper.
- 12 August 2013
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How-Tos: Cleaning up an ebook library with Calibre
Reader Susan Erich seeks a bit of organization in her literature. She writes:
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How-Tos: Monitor splitting problem
We fix problems experienced when using a monitor splitting cable to use two monitors when your PC has only a single display output.
- 08 August 2013
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How-Tos: Factory reset a laptop
If your laptop is running slowly or has a virus, you can reinstall Windows automatically from a recovery partition. Here we explain how to factory reset a laptop.
- 07 August 2013
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How-Tos: 10 Back-to-School Laptop Buying Tips
Today's students need a good dose of technology to do their best work. But the market for consumer tech is both crowded and confusing. Before you invest in a laptop--and, yes, you should get your student a laptop--here are 10 important considerations.
- 01 August 2013
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How-Tos: How do I get Sky Now TV?
Sky Now TV gives you internet streaming access to Sky Sports and Sky Movies so here’s everything you need to know about Now TV.
- 22 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to perfect your photo's colors by adjusting white balance
Most people distinguish good photos from bad photos based on just a handful of factors: the focus, exposure, framing, and color balance. And while the first three are pretty obvious, color balance is the most mysterious. As a result, many snapshooters pay little or no attention to it, and that's too bad--it's easy to adjust, and can have an enormous effect on your photos.
- 18 July 2013
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How-Tos: Get live coverage of The Ashes 2013 cricket
The Ashes 2013 test cricket series is England vs Australia at its best. Here's how to get live coverage of The Ashes on TV, radio and alternative methods.
- 01 July 2013
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How-Tos: Windows 8 video app of the week: 4oD
4oD allows you to watch not only current shows, but also TV programmes from Channel 4's vast archive
- 30 June 2013
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How-Tos: Become an internet sensation by making a vlog
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
- 28 June 2013
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How-Tos: Watch Glastonbury 2013 live coverage
If you're not heading to Somerset for Glastonbury Festival 2013 but want to keep up with the action, here's how to watch live coverage from the comfort of your sofa.
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How-Tos: Controlling your home with your laptop
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
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How-Tos: Use a network drive to store everything centrally
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
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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14 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Apple iPad 5 release date, price and specs rumours
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 be launched?
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iPad mini 2 release date, specs and price in the UK 2013
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Google Nexus 5 release date, price, photos and specs rumours
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PS4 release date, specs and its backwards compatibility issues: What you need to know about the PlayStation 4
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Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 to launch in September
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Kindle Fire HD vs Tesco Hudl vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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HTC One review: great high-end Android matches, but can't beat the best. A good deal
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to transfer photos from computer to iPhone the easy way: use Photo Stream
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How to transfer files and apps from Android phone, Android tablet to SD card
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