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17 April 2014
How-Tos: How to view laptop or PC specs

How to check the CPU, RAM, OS and graphics card in any Windows or Mac PC or laptop. Here's how to view your laptop's specification.
27 March 2014
How-Tos: Use IDE drive in PC with SATA connectors

How to use IDE drives in a PC or laptop with only SATA connectors.
25 February 2014
How-Tos: PC shuts down unexpectedly

We show you how to find out why your PC or laptop is shutting down suddenly, and explain some ways to fix it.
23 January 2014
How-Tos: What is the ideal CPU temperature?

We explain the acceptable temperature range for CPUs in laptops and PCs, and how you can monitor your processor to check if it’s getting too hot.
22 January 2014
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.
20 January 2014
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
16 January 2014
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.
24 September 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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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