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How to set any song as a ringtone on your iPhone: including in iOS 7
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- 22 January 2014
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How-Tos: Problems with OptionRom
One reader found that his PC wasn't able to boot in UEFI mode. He kept getting the error message: 'OptionRom Authenticate fail'. It turned out his graphics card isn't compatible with UEFI booting. Here's how to deal with problems with OptionRom.
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How-Tos: 8 Ways to Use Google Glass on the Job
Google Glass isn't without its limitations -- not to mention privacy concerns -- but Google Glass 'Explorers' are finding many ways to use the device to work smarter and faster. The key to more widespread adoption, though, will be seamless integration into existing technology workflows.
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How-Tos: What is eye symbol in Windows 8 password boxes?
A new feature in Internet Explorer and Windows 8 allows you to see password characters as you type them in. It is a symbol that looks like an eye. Here's what it is and how to use it.
- 21 January 2014
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How-Tos: Never forget anything ever again with these 11 phone tricks
I'll be the first to admit: "Use your smartphone to remind yourself of things" seems like a story that doesn't need to be written. Of course you can use it to keep track grocery lists, to-dos, reminders, and calendar entries. But I bet you didn't know that there are gobs of other tricks for keeping track of things with your phone. Most of them don't even require any apps--you can use your phone's built-in features. Here are a few of our favorite ways to augment your forgetful biological brain with the synthetic brain in your pocket.
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How-Tos: How to upgrade to a larger hard drive
Corinda Farley bought a new hard drive for her old computer. How does she get Windows, her programs, and her files onto the new drive?
- 20 January 2014
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How-Tos: How to alphabetise in Word
Don’t waste time manually sorting lists in your Word documents. Word has some reasonably powerful sorting tools like those in Excel, and it can even order lists numerically as well. Here’s how to do
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How-Tos: How to safely import a dynamic disk
How to safely import a dynamic disk and its data to a new PC or laptop
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How-Tos: How to stop autoplaying ads, videos and media on web pages
What to do if you're fed up with adverts playing as soon as you open a web page. Here we show you how to stop videos and media from autoplaying when you open a website in Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
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How-Tos: How to sell your photos on Picfair
Picfair lets you sell your photos online, and it only takes a couple of minutes to set up. Here’s how to get started
- 17 January 2014
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How-Tos: Teach your laptop to treat a secondary monitor as the primary display
I'm not much of a gamer, but I still play about 15 minutes of Diablo III on my notebook every day. (I figure I should finish the game just in time for Diablo IV to come out.) One annoying thing about the game--an irritation that also affects desktop programs and Windows 8 apps--is that if you've connected your notebook to a second monitor, newly opened programs still default to your primary display.
- 16 January 2014
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How-Tos: How to keep your neighbors from hijacking your Wi-Fi
Rose's Internet service intermittently slows to a crawl. She wants to make sure that her neighbors haven't hacked her Wi-Fi for free connectivity.
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How-Tos: How to get Google Play on your iPhone and iPad
Google has launched its Movies & TV app on iOS, but it’s not without its restrictions. Here’s how to get Google Play on your iPhone and iPad.
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How-Tos: Improve graphics card performance
How to make sure you get a noticeable improvement in graphics performance when you upgrade the graphics card in your PC or laptop.
- 15 January 2014
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How-Tos: How to easily swap files between your PC and Android device with AirDroid
The HomeGroup option in Windows is a great way to share files and printers between PCs you have on your home network--but it doesn't support mobile devices. Until then, we'll have to make due with our own workarounds for trading files wirelessly between PCs and 'Droids.
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How-Tos: Take and share 38Mp images on Lumia 1020
The Lumia 1020 can take up to 38Mp photos, but by default allows you to share only 5Mp images. Here's how to take and share high-res images on your Lumia 1020 phone.
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How-Tos: How to play PS3 games on PS4: Backwards compatibility explained
Can you play PS3 games on the PS4? We explain the backwards compatibility of Sony's next-gen games console.
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How-Tos: How to rotate your screen in Windows 7 and 8
Here’s how to rotate the Windows desktop to match your monitor’s orientation.
- 14 January 2014
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How-Tos: How to rip your DVD collection for free with Freemake
Ripping your DVDs into digital files that will play on your PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet is a great way to clear some space in your living room – and it won’t cost you a penny. Here’s how to get started.
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How-Tos: How to Prepare Your Small Business for Tech Success
Take some time in the early days of 2014 to improve the computer setup in your home office or small business. These security, networking, storage and productivity tips will help you work faster once you get back to business as usual.
- 13 January 2014
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How-Tos: How to recover files after a malware attack
Malware infected Jones888's computer, and important files are no longer accessible. How can Jones get them back?
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