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Resize or convert multiple images to a different format automatically

Irfanview uses an automation feature called batch processing to change multiple images to a different size, format and name far faster than it would take manually

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Correct your common typing mistakes automatically in Word

Word includes Autocorrect, a feature that fixes common misspellings and replaces ordinary text with special characters. We explain how to get the most out of it

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How to improve the photos of devices you want to sell online

Many people buying products online look at the photos uploaded by sellers before they read the description, so if your photo is bad, you may lose sales

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Download your personal data and keep it close with Google Takeout

Whether you want to create a local backup of everything stored on the Google services you use or are curious what’s on file, Takeout makes the process easy

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  • 18/05/2012

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Make your child's web surfing with Internet Explorer a whole lot safer

An Internet Explorer feature called Content Advisor can prevent your youngsters straying onto unsuitable websites. It's not perfect, but it is a good place to start

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  • 16/05/2012
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Give your computer maximum security with Windows Firewall

We explain how to check if the Windows Firewall is working correctly, how to fix it if something goes wrong, and how to configure it for maximum protection

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Replace the hard disk in a laptop

It is inevitable that every hard disk will run out of storage space or fail at some stage. We show you how to fit a new hard disk with more capacity to a laptop PC

This useful planning tool is now on sale from Amazon in the UK

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Convert your home movies into 3D

We explain how to take 2D footage shot on a normal camera and convert it to 3D using free tools found on Youtube. You can then share it with friends online

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Check your documents and essays for style, content and plagiarism

A free service can check the spelling, grammar, content and style of your documents. It can also tell if you've been using someone else's words

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  • 02/05/2012
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Use Smart Folders to organise files

A free tool from Addictive Tips makes creating folders easy and fast

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Give your desktop a great new look

How to create attractive wallpapers for the Windows Desktop using your favourite photos

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Use Microsoft Word to create all types of electronic forms

We show you the best way to create an electronic form within a Word document

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Perform online tasks automatically with the If This Then That service

The internet has countless useful and valuable tools that allow users to share and swap information. A free tool helps automate tasks between these online tools

  • Web
  • 11/04/2012

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