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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
The Digital Economy Act explained
The Digital Economy Act covers more than just copyright online. We explain how it affects you 06 Sep 2010
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
Back to school laptop shopping?
Sponsored article: Find impartial advice, expert help, a great range of computers and trade-in deals at Tesco 10 Aug 2010
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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