Latest Windows How-To
- 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.
- 14 October 2013
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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.
- 25 September 2013
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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
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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.
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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.
- 16 September 2013
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How-Tos: Share files between Windows 7 and XP
Our Helproom Editor explains how to share a new Windows 7 laptop with an existing Windows XP computer and wireless network.
- 03 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to turn on Defender in Windows 8
Windows Defender protects your PC from spyware and other potentially unwanted programs. Here we explain how to turn it on in Windows 8, XP, Vista and 7.
- 21 August 2013
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How-Tos: Downgrade from Internet Explorer 10 to IE 9
We explain how to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 and return to Internet Explorer 9 when using Windows 7.
- 13 August 2013
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How-Tos: Get rid of malware from PC
We explain how to remove malware from your PC. Get rid of virus, spyware from your PC or laptop.
- 12 August 2013
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How-Tos: Run an old program on a new PC
John P. wants to continue playing a game he bought when running Windows 98.
- 09 August 2013
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How-Tos: Paint Shop Pro launches when I use memory stick
How to stop Paint Shop Pro launching every time you insert a memory stick.
- 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.
- 05 August 2013
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How-Tos: Access Control Panel and PC Settings in Windows 8
In Windows 8 and Windows RT, there are a number of different ways to find and change your settings. So here's how to access the Control Panel and PC Settings on a Windows 8 PC, laptop or tablet.
- 31 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to speed up a computer
We show you how to speed up a PC or speed up a laptop. Free software tweaks to speed up Windows, and the best hardware upgrades to boost your PC or laptop.
- 30 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to downgrade from IE 10 to IE 9 on Windows 7
Here's where we show you how to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 and return to Internet Explorer 9 on Windows 7.
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How-Tos: Restore a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to factory settings
If you've got a Windows Phone 8 smartphone, perhaps a Nokia Lumia, HTC or Samsung, you might want to reset it. So here's how to restore a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to factory settings.
- 24 July 2013
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How-Tos: Boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode
We show you how to start a Windows 8 PC or laptop in Safe Mode. Booting into Safe Mode in Windows 8 isn't as easy as with previous versions of Windows, but it is possible. Here's how to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 8.
- 18 July 2013
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How-Tos: Roll back to Windows 7 from Windows 8
We explain how to install Windows 7 on to a PC or laptop that comes with Windows 8.
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Nexus 10 2 (2013) release date, price and spec rumours
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Apple iPad mini with Retina display: release date and specifications in the UK
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2 review: A compact Ultrabook laptop and tablet with compromises
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Argos MyTablet vs Tesco Hudl comparison review: The battle of the budget tablets
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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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Apple iPad mini 2 vs Google Nexus 7 comparison review: which lightweight tablet packs the biggest punch
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to open Adobe CS Photoshop, InDesign in OS X Mavericks - quick fix
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