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A reader has a warranty for a PC with a company that has gone into liquidation
A well-rounded desktop PC that comes with a keyboard, monitor and mouse
A small and cheap back-to-school desktop PC
Are you frustrated when your PC beeps, gives an error message and doesn't do what you want it to? We explain what these problems are and how to fix them
Microsoft now only offers Windows Live Photo Gallery, which Mr Taylor is having trouble mastering. We suggest he gives our free favourite, Google Picasa, a try
One failing of Windows is that it offers no quick way of hiding files and folders. We reveal free software that stops others seeing PC folders you want to keep private
USB is the standard connection option for many PCs but there are others
The Windows Taskbar often becomes overcrowded with icons and buttons but a free tool gives you a keyboard shortcut to minimise them
Adding letters, numbers and symbols to your basic password will help enhance the security of your computer and help keep you safe from hackers
Reviving an old PC may not be easy, but you may be able to access your files
A window must be active to scroll though its contents – annoying when several are open. A free tool, Wizmouse, will activate each one as your cursor rolls across it
Tiny magnetic heads used to hover just above a disk's surface and damage could occur if these weren't 'parked' properly. Nowadays this is done automatically
Q.Why are some of the keys on my keyboard doing strange...
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Q.Can I switch boot drives so that I can work on older...
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