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Keep your children safe online

With children using the family PC for more and more activities, it makes sense to protect them from unsuitable sites. We explain how to keep your youngsters safe

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Can I open my old genealogy files or have they gone forever?

Running old programs on a new machine can often cause problems. We describe three solutions that should get things up and running properly again

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  • 21/05/2012
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Why can't I delete emails from the inbox of my new iPhone 4S?

The default on an iPhone 4S is to archive all Gmail emails instead of deleting them, so this the button for this option needs to be switched to the off position

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  • 19/05/2012
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Why do I keep getting a Genuine Windows Validation request?

Before downloading some software from Microsoft, it will ask you to verify that you have a legitimate copy of Windows – even though many users find this confusing

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  • 14/05/2012

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How to sell unwanted goods online

If you're thinking of selling unwanted items online, it's easier than you think. Our expert sales tips will help you towards making a tidy sum from unwanted goods

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  • 13/05/2012
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Can I dump Internet Explorer 9?

If you want to revert to IE8, use the Control Panel to uninstall Microsoft's newer browser

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  • 08/05/2012
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Synchronise your texts and emails

Apple iMessage is a taste of what all integrated messaging will become. We show you how to link up conversations across your desktop PC, laptop and smartphone

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  • 06/05/2012

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What do you do when a dealer goes bust and the TV no longer works?

Redress for damaged or failed goods from a company that has ceased trading is difficult. As long as payment was made via a loan or credit card, there is hope

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  • 05/05/2012
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Enlarge the size of Captcha boxes to make them easier to read

The little Captcha boxes that consist of jumbled letters and numbers help make websites more secure. Increasing their size can make them more readable

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  • 29/04/2012
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What are my legal rights when using group selling websites?

Sites such as Wotcher and Groupon trade on the power of bulk buying via merchants. We ask if this offers a good deal and what happens if things go awry

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  • 27/04/2012
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Top 20 internet memes

What do deer-chasing labradors and cardboard loving cats have in common? They are memes that have taken the world by storm. We describe our favourites

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  • 19/04/2012
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Why doesn't my Browsing History disappear after I've deleted it?

Even if a browsing history is deleted in Internet Explorer, it will still be in Windows' search index, still allowing auto completed suggestions to appear on a browser

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What does the internet know about your friends and private life?

It's easy for other people to find out more about you than want them to know but we explain how you can lessen the chances of revealing too much online

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  • 01/04/2012

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