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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

Workshop: Personalise the look of Windows XP

Replace the uxtheme.dll file to use hundreds of free visual styles and themes for Windows XP. Here’s how 03 Nov 2008

Workshop: Add a Vista-style sidebar to Windows XP

Spyderbar provides Windows XP users with many of the same features offered by Vista’s Sidebar 29 Oct 2008

Get your free keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Word

60 keyboard shortcuts to make working in Microsoft Word and Windows that bit easier 03 Jul 2008

PC help: View system specifications with ease

Use the System Information feature in Window XP to view your PC's specs 31 Mar 2008

Boost your PC with XP's toolbox

Use the toolbox built into Windows XP to keep your computer running smoothly 11 May 2007

Hints and tips: Move the Control Panel into the Start menu

Save some time by placing the entire contents in a more accessible place 19 Apr 2007

Hints and tips: Prints calming

How to stop your printer in mid-print run 18 Apr 2007

Reinstalling Windows XP

Reinstalling Windows is a last resort but is sometimes necessary. We outline the options for XP users 12 Mar 2007

Workshops: Manage Windows XP better with DM2

Learn how a free utility can add a range of helpful and exciting features to all applications and windows 23 Jan 2007

Hints and tips: Windows XP

Customise your Start menu 24 Nov 2006

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