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PC help: Facebook

How can I remove Facebook friends without them knowing?

It is possible to hide your posts from someone or to Unfriend them completely

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Hide game playing on Facebook

The chat feature automatically tells your friends if you are playing online games – set your status to offline to keep games private

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What apps come with Windows 8?

A quick look at the apps you'll find when starting up Windows 8 for the first time

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Google downtime: know when it will be and use its services offline

Find out if Google services are working and keep using them when they go wrong

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  • 05/09/2012
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Safeguard your Mac against malicious virus attacks

Thousands of Apple devices recently suffered a virus infection. We explain how software patches, antivirus scanning tools and more can keep your computer safe

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Delete a post, Tweet or your internet presence outright

Facebook comments, Tweets and photos take on a life of their own online. But it's possible to remove them and delete your online presence. We explain how

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  • 20/07/2012
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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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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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Smartphones: the pick of the apps

Are you thinking about updating to a smartphone? We list 10 benefits that could make your life easier and might make you dig deep into your pocket and get one

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The etiquette for visiting a forum

Internet forums are a good place to exchange views and information, so it's a good thing to know how they work. We explain how to make the most of them

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What can I do if I think my Facebook account been hacked?

If you believe your account has been hacked and compromised, you can alert Facebook and use its wizard to try and regain control of your account

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  • 26/02/2012
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Why can't I find the Google bar?

The simple answer is that the old Google navigation bar has been reviewed and rationalised and replaced by one that focuses on search and sharing

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  • 25/02/2012
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Getting to grips with Twitter

Many people think Twitter is a waste of time and fail to understand its attraction. We put the social network under the microscope and explains how it works

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

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