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What is new in Windows 8?

One look at Windows 8 and you will realise it is very different to any of Microsoft's previous operating systems. Here are 20 key new features, improvements and additions

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A guide to the Apple Mac

If you are thinking of switching to an Apple computer, find out all you need to know in our introduction to the Mac

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Create soft edges for your graphics in Gimp

Give a fading outline to a photograph in Gimp image editor

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Wrap text around oddly shaped images in Word

Find the text-wrapping tool in Word in the Format tab

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Learn programming with Python

How to program a simple snake game for the Raspberry Pi using a coding language called Python

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Make image backgrounds transparent in Word

Use the Picture Tools Tab in Microsoft Word 2010 to make image backgrounds invisible

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Save Office documents to the web using Skydrive

Store files documents online and open them in different locations

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Best free antivirus software for Windows 8

There is some great free antivirus software available, here's our pick of the best

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Best paid-for antivirus software for Windows 8

Expert reviews of the best Windows antivirus software money can buy

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Raspberry Pi: exploring Raspbian

Use programming languages Python and Scratch, and find pre-installed applications including a web browser called Midori

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Buy or build a case for your Raspberry Pi

Cases can be made from items such as wood, acrylic or even Lego bricks. Ready-made cases are also available online

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Install Raspbian on a Raspberry Pi computer

The operating system can be stored on an SD card using Image Writer

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Connect peripherals to the Raspberry Pi computer

A keyboard and mouse can be connected via the Raspberry Pi's two USB ports

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VGA

Video Graphics Array. Standard socket for connecting a monitor to a computer.

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