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Workshop: Make light work of Windows Accessibility

The Windows Utility Manager is the fast route to accessibility. Here’s our quick guide

Workshop: Change the size of your windows

Use Sizer to automatically place program windows anywhere on screen, and and make them any size

Workshop: Using Vista's filing system

When it comes to managing files and folders, Windows Vista has a few new tricks up its sleeve

Workshop: Find files quickly with Windows Vista

Windows Vista’s search feature finds folders and files in a flash. Here’s how to use it

Workshop: Replace Windows Explorer with Xplorer 2

Xplorer 2 replaces Windows Explorer and adds all the features you could wish for

Workshop: Add a Vista-style sidebar to XP

Recreate Windows Vista’s Sidebar in Windows XP using free software

Workshop: Make your own right-click menu

If you're a fan of context menus in Windows read our Workshop and create your own right-click command lists

Workshop: Limit PC use with Vista’s Parental Controls

Find out how Windows Vista’s built-in tools can help control how and when children can use the computer

Workshop: Prevent and solve problems in Windows XP

Diagnose computer problems by disabling selected software and hardware with MSConfig. Find out how

Workshop: Configure Ease of Access Center in Vista

Vista’s Ease of Access Center provides easier-to-view on-screen elements and spoken help

Workshop: Take screengrabs with Vista’s Snipping Tool

Windows Vista includes a built-in tool for capturing screenshots. Find out how to use it

Workshop: Master the XP Management Console

Windows XP’s Computer Management Console makes it easy to access tools to manage your PC

Workshop: Ways to work with Vista Aero

Bought a new PC with Windows Vista? We explain the basics of using Microsoft’s new interface

Workshop: Create a slipstreamed Windows XP CD

We explain how to create a ‘slipstreamed’ Windows XP installation CD with every update you want

Workshop: Disk Cleanup

Even large hard disks can fill up. Find out how a tool built in to Windows XP can help free up some space

PC help: Windows 98 redux

Using two operating systems to play games

PC help: Missing external hard disk icon

Where's my USB icon gone?

PC help: Changing calculators

How to access Calculator Plus from your keyboard

Workshop: Add widgets to the Windows desktop

Improve Windows with the addition of widgets

PC help: Have I got a genuine version of Windows XP?

How to deal with illegal software installations
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