Latest PC Upgrades How-To
- 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.
- 23 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to upgrade your graphics card
Turn your humble PC into a games machine at a fraction of the price of a next-gen console. Here's how to fit a more powerful graphics card.
- 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.
- 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.
- 01 August 2013
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How-Tos: How to slave a SATA drive
Want to add storage to your PC using a second SATA hard drive, or install a new SSD and make your old SATA drive the 'slave'? We explain everything you need to know.
- 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.
- 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
- 12 June 2013
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How-Tos: Connect Bluetooth keyboard to Android
It's a question we've been asked several times: can you use a PC Bluetooth keyboard on an Android smartphone or tablet? Here we show you how to use a Bluetooth keyboard with Android.
- 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.
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How-Tos: How to install a Windows 8 upgrade on an empty hard drive
If you have bought the Windows 8 upgrade, you will need at least Windows XP to apply it. What seems like a small nuisance at first, can quickly get bothersome and time-consuming if you tend to reinstall Windows at a regular basis. Here’s how you can install the upgrade without any previous versions whatsoever.
- 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.
- 26 February 2013
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How-Tos: How to update your BIOS in ten steps
Updating your BIOS can prove to be a tricky and dangerous endeavour – at least without proper help. We’ll lend you a hand and show you how to update your PC’s BIOS safely in ten easy steps.
- 01 November 2012
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How-Tos: Quieten your PC for £70
We show you how to make your PC quieter by installing new fans, soundproofing material and anti-vibration feet
- 25 October 2012
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How-Tos: How to watch Microsoft Windows 8 launch live
Microsoft is preparing to launch its latest operating system so here's how to get live coverage of the Windows 8 event.
- 23 August 2012
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How-Tos: Problem with hard drive in new PC case
When a reader moved his PC to a new chassis, everything seemed to be fine. Then he started receiving hard drive error messages. Our Helproom Editor suggested checking the SATA cables and connectors, as well checking the motherboard.
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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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Argos MyTablet vs Tesco Hudl comparison review: The battle of the budget tablets
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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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Kindle Fire HD vs Tesco Hudl vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
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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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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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Asda launches 'nation's cheapest' mobile phone at £5
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Argos MyTablet vs Tesco Hudl comparison review: The battle of the budget tablets
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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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Kindle Fire HD vs Tesco Hudl vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
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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 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
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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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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