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The rise of the netbook
Tiny, inexpensive notebooks seem to be all the rage – but are they a real substitute for a more expensive PC? We find out 27 Jan 2009
Using styles in Openoffice Writer
Styles make documents easy to organise and format. Here’s how to use them in Openoffice Writer 23 Jan 2009
Boost your browser
Our pick of the best free add-ons to enhance the features of Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 3 21 Jan 2009
Make a remote diagnosis
Need PC help, or want to help a friend? Both are made easy using Windows' Remote Assistance – we show you how 19 Jan 2009
Correct conflicting Windows file associations
Ensure the application you like to view files in won’t be overridden by a rival program 14 Jan 2009
Decipher XP Explorer
In the first of a new series of back to basics articles, we take a look at a vital part of Windows XP Explorer 08 Jan 2009
Inspect your PC with Task Manager
We show you how to use the Windows Task Manager to get out of PC scrapes 06 Jan 2009
CA investigates: Open-source software
Is open-source software too good to be true? 31 Dec 2008
Make a Windows rescue kit
As long as you have your original Windows CD, you can create a complete first-aid package 30 Dec 2008
Conditional formatting in Excel
Automating a colour-coded process makes spreadsheets both functional and good-looking. We explain how 30 Dec 2008
Spreadsheet sums solved
Turn an Excel worksheet into a real decision-making tool by installing and using the Solver add-in 30 Dec 2008
Keep track of your passwords
Fed up with forgetting usernames and passwords? Keepass provides a simple, secure solution 19 Dec 2008
Get free PC help online
You need never let PC problems get the better of you again – we show you how to get free advice and help with all manner of technical troubles 24/7 16 Dec 2008
Transfer files faster with Bittorrent
Downloading files via Bittorrent is extremely efficient and quite legal. We reveal all 10 Dec 2008
Get to the root of Ubuntu
We demonstrate how to work with files and folders the Linux way 24 Nov 2008
Thirty PC problems solved
Computers are great, until they go wrong. Here we give solutions to 30 of the most common problems that get sent to our No Problem mailbox 20 Nov 2008
Boost your disk space
Squeeze more onto your hard disk by using NTFS disk compression in Windows XP or Vista 11 Nov 2008
Organise yourself with Outlook
Outlook isn’t just for email - it’s a powerful information manager and organiser that can help you keep on top of your busy life. We explain how 07 Nov 2008
Produce charts with Microsoft Excel
Excel can present information in a wide range of colourful and interesting ways. We show you how to chart new territory with a spreadsheet 31 Oct 2008
20 top tips for Word
Word offers far more than the ability to edit text and our top tips will show you how to get the best from this powerful program 27 Oct 2008
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