Latest Desktop PCs How-To
- 27 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to format a hard drive
There are many reasons why you might want to format a hard drive, including a clean installation of Windows, to get rid of a virus or malware or simply because you're giving the drive to someone else or throwing it away. Here, we'll explain all you need to know to get the job done properly.
- 18 September 2013
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How-Tos: Build the ultimate Windows 8 home-theater PC for under $500
It's true: The best way to control your home theater is still with a PC. Forget all the hype about Google Chromecast and other assorted set-top boxes, dongles, and other gadgets. None of them can organize and play movies, music, and TV shows as well as a home-theater computer. A good HTPC can even take the place of your cable box and DVR.
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How-Tos: How to clean your gadgets
When was the last time you cleaned your keyboard or disinfected your smartphone? Jim Martin explains how to safely sanitise all your gadgets.
- 21 August 2013
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How-Tos: How to check your CPU temperature
We explain how to use the free SpeedFan utility to check your CPU temperature, as well as other temperatures in your PC and monitor fan speeds.
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How-Tos: Fix colour balance on old display
We explain how to improve the colour balance on an older CRT display.
- 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.
- 12 August 2013
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How-Tos: Get a truly wireless PC
Get a truly wireless PC, printer, mouse and keyboard.
- 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.
- 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.
- 03 July 2013
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How-Tos: Add a touchscreen monitor to your Windows 8 PC
Running at a full HD resolution of 1920 x1080 the Dell S2340T is pin sharp and offers superb colour accuracy
- 02 July 2013
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How-Tos: Turn your PC into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
In big houses and offices, where the Wi-Fi may have dead zones - an extra hotspot gives access to devices that wouldn’t normally be able to connect
- 21 June 2013
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How-Tos: How to watch Wimbledon 2013 online
You can now watch the entire Wimbledon tennis championships from your computer. Here's where we show you how to watch Wimbledon 2013 online.
- 12 June 2013
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How-Tos: How to remotely access a Windows laptop
With Remote Desktop you can access and use any PC on your network, even when you’re not at home
- 31 May 2013
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How-Tos: Watch Freeview/TV on a laptop or PC
Watching Freeview/TV on your laptop or PC is easier than you might think. Here's where we show you how to watch Freeview/TV on your laptop or PC.
- 29 May 2013
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How-Tos: Sync Windows 8 laptops
In Windows 8 the process of making sure your PCs are always in step with one another has been radically streamlined and simplified
- 17 May 2013
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How-Tos: Get Adobe Flash Player for Windows 8
If you have a Windows 8 then you might want Flash Player to fully appreciate some websites on the internet. Here's how to get Adobe Flash Player for Windows 8.
- 08 May 2013
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How-Tos: How to set up a new PC
We explain step by step how to attach cables to your new PC and monitor
- 30 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to find out your IP address on Windows
Our step by step guide on how to find out your PC or laptop's IP address in Windows.
- 29 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to change your PC name in Windows
A step by step guide on how to rename your Windows PC, laptop or tablet.
- 25 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to wipe a Mac: erase your Mac's hard drive
We explain how to wipe a Mac's hard drive, and then reinstall OS X.
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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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