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7 webmail tips

Get more from Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail with our hidden webmail secrets

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  • 21/01/2013
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How do I change default reminder times in Outlook?

Times can be changed easily by selecting a default and typing the figure you want

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  • 21/01/2013
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Is my printer error related to a driver from the Lexmark website?

Driver compatibility can be an issue if you use an old printer with a new PC

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Use Park Cursor to stop a mouse pointer distracting you

Stop the mouse pointer getting in the way with a free tool for Windows computers

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  • 20/01/2013
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How can I make Excel display Roman numerals?

Use a simple formula to change numbers to Roman numerals in Microsoft Excel

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Can I put old memory in a caddy after an upgrade?

Connecting old memory to a PC externally would greatly reduce its performance

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What is this Windows Live Mail error message?

Problems when receiving emails could be caused by a message with a large attachment that can't be downloaded

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  • 17/01/2013

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Why can’t I merge the drive partitions on my laptop?

Some laptops have two seperate disks but users can upgrade these disks to increase their size – or use USB memory keys and external hard disks for extra storage

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Read web pages more easily with free software

Readpal makes web text more easy to take in by blocking unimportant content

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  • 16/01/2013
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Restore the missing tools in Windows 8

Shut down Windows 8 faster, get the Start button back, play DVDs, get email working, tweak Internet Explorer and more

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Crop images into shapes using Xara Photo & Graphic Designer

Use custom crops to cut pictures into your desired shape

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How to choose the right network attached storage drive (Nas)

A buying guide for people looking to buy a new external hard drive

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Choose the right USB hard disk

Need a new external hard drive? Follow our buyer’s guide

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