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- 29 October 2013
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How-Tos: Have I been blocked in iOS 7
Have I been blocked in iOS 7? Here's how to tell if someone has blocked your number on their iOS 7 iPhone.
- 28 October 2013
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How-Tos: Disable Windows' logon password
Don doesn't need to keep other people off his PC. He asked me how he could skip the logon screen and boot directly into Windows without a password.
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How-Tos: How to remove spyware from PC or laptop
We show you how to find and remove spyware from your PC or laptop.
- 26 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to make music on your laptop or PC
Making music on your computer is a lot easier than you might think. There’s no need to spend thousands on microphones, amps, and Pro-Tool software, instead you can install programs such as GarageBand or Mixcraft and you’ll be creating a masterpiece in minutes.
- 25 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to share videos online with Vimeo
Good quality videos, lots of customisation and a strong social element make Vimeo a great choice for budding videographers. Here's how to get started using this excellent YouTube alternative.
- 24 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to create the 'infinite data centre': Gartner
Datacentre managers need to plan and create the 'infinite datacentre' as demand for computing and storage capacity soars, according to analyst firm Gartner.
- 23 October 2013
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How-Tos: Open Adobe CS Photoshop InDesign in OS X Mavericks
Fix! Adobe CS Photoshop, InDesign not working in OS X Mavericks? Here's how to fix it.
- 22 October 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
- 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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