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Eight tips for using Google Chrome

Make the world’s most popular web browser better with our expert advice

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  • 19/02/2013
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Where can I find digital audio licences?

Resolve digital rights management restrictions on your music and find out how to re-rip music in Windows Media Player

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Why is Windows Backup skipping files?

Microsoft offers detailed support for problems encountered while backing up your computer

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Why do my scanned documents display gibberish?

If Jpeg files are opened as documents, Open Office will not be able to read them

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How can I convert MTS files to edit in Windows Movie Maker

MTS files can be converted into AVI or WMV files so they can be used in Windows Movie Maker for Windows XP

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Change the language on a keyboard

If your keyboard is set to the wrong language, it can be changed easily

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What to do if you accidentally type the wrong key combination

When typing a shortcut, it is easy to hit incorrect keys – here's how to fix things

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I want to filter a members database in Excel and print address labels

If a spreadsheet is organised in columns with appropriate headings, information can be filtered into different categories and transferred to labels in Word

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What to do if you accidentally press a toggle key

Keyboard errors can be infuriating. We explain how to fix common ones

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How do I recover a Windows product key?

Use tools such as License Crawler or Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder to recover old product keys for Windows

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Install a better task switcher on your Windows PC

Vista Switcher is a free replacement for the standard Windows task switcher

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How can I move my personal folders to another drive?

How to change the default location of folders such as Documents in Windows 7

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20 essential free security checks

The computing world is awash with threats. Stay secure with our top tips for Windows PCs, Apple Macs, smartphones and for online browsing

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