Latest Desktop PCs How-To
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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Tesco Hudl review: the best cheap tablet of 2013
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15 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013
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Nexus 5 vs Moto G comparison review: Which value smartphone should you buy?
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) review: a decent tablet which lacks apps and storage
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Tesco Hudl review: the best cheap tablet of 2013
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Nexus 5 vs Moto G comparison review: Which value smartphone should you buy?
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) review: a decent tablet which lacks apps and storage
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iPad Air review: Apple's thinner, faster iPad is a triumph... with some compromises
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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 get free live coverage of The Ashes 2013-2014 cricket: England vs Australia
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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Can you retrieve deleted texts from iPhone? Restore deleted SMS messages on iPhone
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Downloads
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Free Any Burn 1.6
A simple, lightweight CD/DVD/BD burning tool
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Clueful 1.0.282
Check your Android apps for privacy risks
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Balabolka 2.9.0.560
Have your PC read the text of Word, PDF, EPUB and other files
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Mandelbulber 1.19
Create spectacular 3D fractals with a click
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Parkdale 2.92
Quickly assess the speed of your PCs drives