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Cut the cost of printing with Kodak

Sponsored article: we show you how you how to cut costs and still get great prints with a Kodak printer 03 Sep 2010

 
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The Digital Economy Act explained

The Digital Economy Act covers more than just copyright online. We explain how it affects you 06 Sep 2010

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Customise your Windows Desktop

We explain how to customise the Windows Desktop to make it more fun and more functional 02 Sep 2010

How to watch videos in Windows

Video playback in Windows isn’t always straightforward. Our Back To Basics guide explains all 26 Aug 2010

Is Microsoft Office worth paying for?

We look at the free and paid-for office software tools available 31 Aug 2010

Solve PC problems with the Resource Monitor

If your Windows 7 PC slows down and you want to find out why, the Resource Monitor can help. We explain how 24 Aug 2010

Ebooks and ebook readers explained

Ebooks are set to become a popular alternative to bulky novels – we explain everything you need to know about these portable best-sellers 19 Aug 2010

What digital rights management means to you

Find out how the entertainment industry uses technology to protect its copyright 16 Aug 2010

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How to use Windows backup tools

It’s sensible to keep backup copies of personal files and folders. We show how to use the Windows backup tools 11 Aug 2010

How to customise Windows

Personalise the look of Windows using the Control Panel 29 Jul 2010

Protect your privacy while surfing the internet

When using the internet your computer shares lots of information with the sites you visit – we explain how to take control 06 Aug 2010

Manage external storage devices in Windows

We explain how to remove a USB storage device safely 29 Jul 2010

Shut down your computer safely

Don't just pull the power socket out - discover the different ways you can shut down your PC 29 Jul 2010

Uninstall programs in Windows

Remove applications you don't want any more from Windows 29 Jul 2010

How to identify and deal with scareware

Don't get caught out by computer scanning scams 03 Aug 2010

How to use the Windows Notification Area

Customise your list of open programs 29 Jul 2010

How to customise the Windows Taskbar

There are a few ways you can tailor the Windows Taskbar to suit your needs 29 Jul 2010

Using the Windows Control Panel

Change the settings of your Windows operating system with the Control Panel 29 Jul 2010

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