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Prevent spam from reaching your inbox
We explain how you can filter spam from your emails 12 Mar 2010
How to reduce your PC's start-up time
Disable programs from running on start-up to slash Windows boot time 11 Mar 2010
Virtualise your old computer
Run your old PC setup from an external hard disk on a new PC 11 Mar 2010
Use Freeform Calculator to calculate figures
A browser-based program can help you calculate a list of numbers or prices 10 Mar 2010
Stop unauthorised access of your network
If you suspect someone might be using your wireless network without your approval follow our advice 09 Mar 2010
Open programs automatically on start-up
Save time by setting Windows to open a program automatically when you boot up your PC 08 Mar 2010
Sonic Activation Module problem solved
A Windows message about a missing CD causes concern, but it is just looking for software to repair a fault 05 Mar 2010
Make folder icons stand out from the crowd
Customise icons or use The Gimp to make it easier to find folders 04 Mar 2010
Displaying fractions correctly in Word
Use this fast method for entering fractions in Word 03 Mar 2010
Access your Google Mail from anywhere
Get into your email account from more than one place 02 Mar 2010
Use Faststone Capture to take screenshots
Faststone Capture is a good alternative to the Print Screen function 02 Mar 2010
Help with PC problems remotely using Skype
Add a webcam to Skype and help a friend in need 01 Mar 2010
Diagnose and solve slow start-up problems
Explore the Event Viewer in Windows to solve slow start times 01 Mar 2010
Display the sheet tabs and scroll bar in Excel
Unhide the tabs and scroll bar in Excel 2007 with this helpful tip 26 Feb 2010
Edit websites with Microsoft Expression Web
Use Microsoft Expression Web to make and save changes to a hosted website 25 Feb 2010
Customise Windows for disabled users
Disabled people may find it difficult to use Windows on default settings. Here are some tips to make it more accommodating 25 Feb 2010
Show Google toolbar on your web browser
How to make Google toolbar reappear in Internet Explorer or Firefox 24 Feb 2010
Recover lost files using Recuva Portable
Use Recuva Portable to retrieve deleted files 23 Feb 2010
Use Live Mail instead of Outlook Express
If the spelling checker in Outlook Express will only use the French language, it's time to change to Windows Live Mail 23 Feb 2010
Dealing with odd working hours in Excel
Unusual working hours affects spreadsheet data 19 Feb 2010
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