Features

Useful free downloads

There’s a wealth of handy software on the Microsoft site that can make your life easier – and it is all free

New for Office 2007

There are lots of new features in the latest version of Microsoft’s Office but is it worth upgrading immediately?

Sell your car on Ebay

Selling a second-hand car is easier than ever thanks to the auction website Ebay. We show you how to do it

Digital radio - immaculate reception

There’s more than one way to listen to digital radio. Here’s how to tune in to radio reinvented

More uses for USB keys

A USB key has the potential for doing a lot more than storing data

Share and share alike

With so much stuff available to download, a PC’s hard disk is quickly filled. We look at a storage option that’s perfect for the home network

Something wiki this way comes

Wikipedia is often the first point of call for anyone looking for information on the web – but is it reliable?

Utilising Task Manager

We show you how to make the most of Windows XP's built-in recovery system, Task Manager

Watch TV in multiple rooms

How a video sender could solve some of your home entertainment dilemmas

Cut down PC shutdowns

Find out how to keep your PC going with an uninterruptible power supply

Make money from your website

Why not use traffic to your website to pay for its costs - and maybe even a little more?

How to find a computing course

Follow our handy guide to getting training in the fine art of computing

Get free help to solve your computer problems

How to correctly diagnose and explain your PC’s problems and where to go to find free help

Using government services online

Can you get your local and national needs met online?

Your computer's Bios explained

Find out what your PC's Bios is and what it can do

How to read an electronic book

Whether it is a literary classic or this summer’s blockbuster, ebooks are here to stay. We show you how to get and read them

Cut-price prints

Our useful tips will show you how to keep your printing costs low

Create designer labels for CDs and DVDs

Personalise your collection with our guide to printing and labelling CDs and DVDs

30 tips for taking perfect pics

Learn how to make the most of your camera’s features with our top tips on avoiding photo blunders

Feature: File-sharing

Can swapping files online land you into trouble? We explain the pitfalls and benefits of file sharing

Build a website for free

We offer some easy-to-follow steps on building you own website using a variety of free software

Discover Linux the safe way

Our handy guide on Linux installation will help you discover the wonders of open source software

How to burn CDs and DVDs easily

We clear up the optical disc confusion and show you how to burn CDs and DVDs successfully

Feature: How to scan old photos and slides

Preserve treasured slides and photos by converting them to digital format. We explain how

Interview: Charity gives second life to old PCs

Tony Roberts from computer recycling charity Computer Aid speaks out