Every modern PC has one or more USB connectors. We explain what they are, how to use them and how to overcome some of the problems you might encounter
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
If a computer is slow to start as too many programs try to open simultaneously, the Delayed Start option in Windows 7 and Vista will make things run faster
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
Windows can decipher the metadata on a digital photo and delete some or all of it
Foreign keyboards have a different layout to UK ones, but there's a useful shortcut
As most of us spend hours staring at a PC monitor, it’s important to make sure you get the best possible picture. We explain the behind-the-scenes terminology
Microsoft has replaced Photo Gallery with Photo Viewer in Windows 7 and there is no way of sending or receiving emails. Windows Live Mail is one good alternative
Follow our 20 hints and tips to help you keep your valuable personal information safe
The name is for a 'user account' and these are easily added, changed or deleted
The Control Panel holds everything you need to tweak and configure your computer
We show you how to add extra storage space to your local area network
Even if a browsing history is deleted in Internet Explorer, it will still be in Windows' search index, still allowing auto completed suggestions to appear on a browser
Q.Why are some of the keys on my keyboard doing strange...
Q.Is my phone’s Bluetooth any use?
Q.Can I switch boot drives so that I can work on older...
Computeractive Ultimate Guide - Expert PC Tips
Price: £5.99
Computeractive Ultimate Guide - Cloud Computing
Price: £5.99
If a Windows update fails to install automatically, the problem can often be cured by going to Microsoft's website and installing the update yourself
|
|
|
|
|
Computeractive Excel (2010) Online tutorialPrice: £19.99 |
Computeractive Word (2010) Online TutorialPrice: £19.99 |
Computeractive Powerpoint (2010) Online TutorialPrice: £19.99 |
Angry BirdsPrice: £9.99 |
Back Issue CD-Rom 14 (2011)Price: £15.99 |