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Get to the root of Ubuntu
We demonstrate how to work with files and folders the Linux way 24 Nov 2008
Thirty PC problems solved
Computers are great, until they go wrong. Here we give solutions to 30 of the most common problems that get sent to our No Problem mailbox 20 Nov 2008
Should you buy your own website name?
We weigh up whether it's worth buying your own domain name 18 Nov 2008
Enhance your laptop with expansion cards
Sick of trailing USB cables around your house? Expansion cards are a simple, neat and safe alternative 17 Nov 2008
Save money by adjusting your PC's power settings
Reduce your electricity bills with these energy-saving tips 17 Nov 2008
Boost your disk space
Squeeze more onto your hard disk by using NTFS disk compression in Windows XP or Vista 11 Nov 2008
Create slideshows with Powerpoint
Powerpoint may be designed for business use, but it can also create entertaining slideshows. We show you how 10 Nov 2008
Get your free Christmas gift guide
100 gift ideas in a free 32-page PDF ebook 07 Nov 2008
Organise yourself with Outlook
Outlook isn’t just for email - it’s a powerful information manager and organiser that can help you keep on top of your busy life. We explain how 07 Nov 2008
Produce charts with Microsoft Excel
Excel can present information in a wide range of colourful and interesting ways. We show you how to chart new territory with a spreadsheet 31 Oct 2008
20 top tips for Word
Word offers far more than the ability to edit text and our top tips will show you how to get the best from this powerful program 27 Oct 2008
An introduction to Microsoft Office
We take a special in-depth look at one of the most useful software suites you can install on your PC - Microsoft Office 27 Oct 2008
Encrypt emails to keep personal data secure
Information you want to keep private can be scrambled using free encryption software 23 Oct 2008
Edit digital photos using Raw files
Raw files offer ultimate control for those editing digital photos on a PC 22 Oct 2008
Create great home movies with Windows
You don’t need expensive video-editing software to create great home movies. We look at how tools within Windows can help you put together a digital masterpiece 17 Oct 2008
Setting up Windows User Accounts to keep files private
Worried about someone else who uses your computer reading your files or emails? Setting up user accounts in XP or Vista will stop them in their tracks 13 Oct 2008
Test, fix and boost your broadband
We show you how to diagnose and solve problems that affect the performance of your broadband connection 10 Oct 2008
Navigate long Word and Excel documents
In the second part of our series on moving around Word and Excel documents, we reveal some more techniques to help you find your way around 08 Oct 2008
PC help: Computer shutdown made easy
Create a shutdown icon on the Desktop 03 Oct 2008
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