File sharing secrets
Did you think that file sharing was illegal or tricky to bother with? Think
again - we explain how to use it legally and easily.
On the road
We explain how the internet can make motoring easier with cheaper insurance,
better routes and fewer traffic jams.
Get organised
Do you struggle to keep track of appointments and tasks? We explain how to
manage your time more easily with a PC
Workshops
Plan a holiday online, print envelopes in Word, capture screenshots easily, burn
discs in Windows 7, disable annoying notifications, and more!
The 100 best free programs
We pick the best free tools around for any computer task
Manage an iPod without iTunes
We explain how to magane an iPod music player without Apple's
complicated software.
Stop the scams
We explain how to spot and steer clear of the most common online scams
Workshops
Set up parental controls in Windows 7, use tabs and markers in Word,
share music with Windows Media Player, reopen programs when your PC starts, get
in control of program notifications and more!
The Ultimate Guide series is published monthly, with each issue focusing exclusively on one topic.
Ultimate Guide to converting to digital
This complete 100 page guide has everything you need to know about importing photos, music and video into your computer and then sharing them with friends and family.
It explains about different media formats, copyright, organising media and important topics like the digital switchover and high definition - all in Computeractive's plain-English style.
Plus learn how to find the cheapest legal music downloads online, organise a digital photo collection with Windows 7, restore your old photos, add a Blu-ray drive to your computer. The cover disc has six full programs including Magix Movie Edit 15 Silver, Ashampoo Burning Studio 2010, Golden Records, Ashampoo Photo Optimizer, LP Recorder and Ashampoo Music Studio 2009.
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