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Is it a genuine call from Microsoft?

Telephone calls suggesting that they're from Microsoft saying they can fix a fault on your PC up are always a scam. Take our advice and just hang up

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Monitor how hot your computer is with SpeedFan

Make sure your computer isn't overheating with Speedfan

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Am I entitled to the German two-year warranty for my new PC?

Even though his new computer is being shipped from Germany, Mr Harwood won't be entitled to the German warranty as companies offer the terms it feels are right

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Stop Desktop wallpaper distortion

Sometimes the picture you want as wallpaper isn't the right shape. It is possible to get it to fill the screen, although you will probably lose some of the photo

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Take the repetition out of housekeeping chores on a hard disk

Free software makes it easier to copy, move and delete files by automating the task. We show you how to set up the program and make life simpler for yourself

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Disable the Caps Lock key

If you mistakenly press the Caps Lock key, you could be in for a lot of retyping once you've realised. We show you a couple of ways of disabling it

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Brighten up your desktop with new wallpaper, sounds and screensaver

Give your Windows 7 desktop the personal touch with themes. We show you how

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Upgrade your computer yourself - read our 10 top tips on how to do it

Is your PC is showing its age? Before you take the plunge and buy a new one, we describe 10 upgrades you can perform yourself to give it a makeover

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Don't buy a computer in Great Britain if you live in Spain

Buying a PC in the UK and then taking it abroad always causes problems if the PC subsequently develops a fault. We offer advice on where to go for help

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Individual Windows Desktops to suit all your needs

The free virtual Desktop tool nSpace will help you organise your folder and program windows onto multiple Windows Desktops. We show you how to set it up

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Why can’t I get at my PC’s Bios?

Mr Wright's problem of not being able to access his PC's Bios is a chicken and egg situation. We suggest several things he can try before having to contact HP

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Bypass Windows and speed up the management of files and folders

Handle files and folders faster than ever by reverting to the time before Windows. For the confident, Far Manager works like the file-management tools of yesteryear

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