Latest Software How-To
- 05 November 2013
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How-Tos: How to get BBM on iPhone and iPad
It's now possible to download BlackBerry Messenger onto your iPhone. Read on to find out how to get BBM on your iPhone and iPad.
- 04 November 2013
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How-Tos: How to configure Calendar's Email and Open File alerts
Reader Dennis Malloy finds himself lost in Calendar. He writes:
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How-Tos: How to view PDFs without Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader is a useful tool for viewing PDFs, but it needs a lot of disk space and there are alternatives that use fewer resources, which are better for old PCs as well as high-spec PCs with SSDs. Here's how to use Google Chrome and Foxit Reader
- 31 October 2013
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How-Tos: 10 tips to show you how to use Windows 8
How to use Windows 8 - 10 tips to get you started on Windows 8, the latest operating system from Microsoft.
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How-Tos: How to zip a file or folder
Here's our step by step guide on how to zip a file or a folder.
- 28 October 2013
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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: 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: 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 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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5S comparison review: Google and Apple flagship smartphone meet
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14 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013
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Nexus 10 2 (2013) release date, price and spec rumours
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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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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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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Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5S comparison review: Google and Apple flagship smartphone meet
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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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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New Apple iPad Air review: our first look at Apple's thinner, faster iPad
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LeapPad Ultra review – hands-on with LeapFrog's latest kids tablet
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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 block a number on an iPhone in iOS 7, iOS 6
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to transfer files and apps from Android phone, Android tablet to SD card
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Video: Surface Pro 2 review: Microsoft's unique but compromised tablet is laptop, PC and slate
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Downloads
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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
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Amazon Cloud Player for Mac 2.0
Access and manage your Amazon Cloud Player library from your Mac