Latest Components How-To
- 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.
- 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.
- 25 September 2013
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How-Tos: Learn to build a PC in under two minutes
Building a computer is a great way to get a custom configuration, save some money and have fun. In a how-to video, we'll show you how to build one in less than two minutes.
- 24 September 2013
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How-Tos: Test the memory in your PC or laptop
We show you how to check that the memory installed in your PC or laptop is working correctly. Here's how to find out if your RAM is faulty.
- 20 August 2013
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How-Tos: Should I boost my PC's memory?
Will more RAM speed up your PC? We explain how to boost your PC's speed by increasing the installed memory.
- 16 August 2013
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How-Tos: Fix power surge damage to PC
How to check your PC for damage after a power surge. How to fix your PC after a power surge.
- 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.
- 23 July 2013
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How-Tos: Push your PC's productivity with better, faster gear
You thought your PC was fine. It's not that old, and you make sure it's not loaded with bloatware or other software-level performance drags. And yet it still seems to wheeze as it boots up each morning, and applications take forever to launch.
- 22 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to overclock your new Haswell CPU like a pro
Speed freaks, take note: If you shelled out for an unlocked version of Intel's new Haswell processor and haven't overclocked your PC yet, you're missing out on some serious--and free--performance improvements.
- 05 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to change drive letters--even when the letter you want isn't available
Jack McCabe wants Windows to identify his data drive as D:, but D: is already taken.
- 21 May 2013
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How-Tos: How to upgrade your external hard drive to USB 3.0
Ready for an unconventional upgrade? How about this: You can turn an old, pokey external hard drive into a blazingly fast one with about 10 minutes of your time and $15 of your money.
- 20 May 2013
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How-Tos: Improve performance with a hard drive upgrade
Alloystory asked the Laptops forum about speeding up a PC by replacing the hard drive with something faster.
- 29 April 2013
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How-Tos: 21 tips for supercharging your cloud storage
Cloud storage isn't just for files and photos. With the right tools and services, you can do much more: organize data, or automate uploads and downloads. Synchronize, of course. Score extra space without paying an extra cent. Run a basic Web site from a cloud service, manage media, or even fax.
- 22 April 2013
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How-Tos: Fact or fiction: Eight Mac energy-saving techniques tested
We're all interested in saving energy. Maybe you conserve to be a better global citizen or to save money on your utility bills. Maybe you use your laptop on the go and want to squeeze every possible minute of battery life out of it. But what if the daily computing practices you follow to save energy end up wasting it instead? What if your assumptions about Mac power usage are wrong? To investigate this possibility, Macworld's lab compiled a list of eight widely held opinions about energy conservation, grabbed our trusty power meters, and started logging power usage.
- 01 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to install a new CPU cooler – step by step
If your PC quite literally never fails to make itself heard, you might want to take a look at the usual suspect for persistent fan noise: Your CPU cooler. Here's a detailed, visual guide on how to replace it with something better.
- 20 March 2013
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How-Tos: Speed up your PC with an SSD – and the right tweaks
If you are still using a conventional hard drive, there has never been a better time to upgrade. Prices for SSDs have finally dropped to under £1 per Gigabyte, making them one of the best hardware investments at your disposal. In this How-To, we'll tell you how to prepare and what to keep in mind for the upgrade to an SSD.
- 28 February 2013
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How-Tos: How to check for bad RAM modules in your PC
If you have become the victim of unprovoked bluescreens and frequent system crashes as of lately, you might want to have a look at your RAM. We'll show you how you can thoroughly test it with specialised tools.
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How-Tos: Problems with PC? Here's how to check your power supply
If your PC or laptop has been behaving erratically, it might be your PC's PSU. This handy tip from PC Advisor reader Andy Scott explains how to check your PC's power supply, and find out what's wrong with your PC.
- 27 February 2013
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How-Tos: How to add USB 3.0 to a PC
Our Helproom Editor explains how to add a USB 3.0 port to your PC.
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How-Tos: Replace PC's fan without having to buy new cooler
Our Helproom Editor explains what to do if a fan in your PC starts making a lot of noise.
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14 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5S comparison review: Google and Apple flagship smartphone meet
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New Nexus 10 2 (2013) vs iPad Air specs comparison review; how do Google & Apple tablets compare?
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Nexus 10 2 (2013) release date, price and spec rumours
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Nexus 10 2 (2013) release date, price and spec rumours
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Google Nexus 5 UK release date, UK price, photos, video and specs: what you need to know about Nexus 5
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Nokia Lumia 1520 release date, price and specs UK
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 be launched?
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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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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5S comparison review: Google and Apple flagship smartphone meet
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New Nexus 10 2 (2013) vs iPad Air specs comparison review; how do Google & Apple tablets compare?
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LeapPad Ultra review – hands-on with LeapFrog's latest kids tablet
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Argos MyTablet vs Tesco Hudl comparison review: The battle of the budget tablets
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to remove Bitstrips from Facebook: Hide Bitstrip comics from your Facebook news feed
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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 block a number on an iPhone in iOS 7, iOS 6
Latest Videos
Video: Surface Pro 2 review: Microsoft's unique but compromised tablet is laptop, PC and slate
The Surface Pro 2 can function as full Windows 8 tablet, laptop and desktop PC. But it's not cheap and unless you really need this power in tablet form, you may be better off with a separate laptop and tablet. Here's PC Advisor's Surface Pro 2 video review.
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Amazon Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review
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Downloads
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LastPass 2.0.6
Access your LastPass passwords through your iOS mobile
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JavaScript Popup Blocker 1.2.4
Eliminate annoying popups with this Chrome addon
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EnhanceMy8 2.0 Free
A simple Windows 8 maintenance/ tweaking tool
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Fantastical 1.3.10
Keep track of your appointments with this unobtrusive Mac calendar tool
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Fantastical for iOS 2.0
Keep track of your appointments with this unobtrusive iOS calendar tool