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Copy images from an Apple iPad

Learn how to move images onto your computer using Dropbox file-sharing service

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Share music and video between multiple media devices

PCs and home-entertainment devices offer lots of options for sharing content with other devices. Find out how they work

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Why can't I send a large video file over my email account?

Most email providers still limit the size of attachment, but there are several free file-transfer services that allow you to send files of up to 50MB, more if you pay

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Use Opera Unite to share files

The Opera web browser is great for swapping files with fellow users once you have registered for an account – or you could even run a website

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  • 13/07/2011
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Save time sharing large files online

Use an online file-sharing service to speed up downloads between you and others

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What is Bearshare and why can’t I remove it from Internet Explorer?

A peer-to-peer file-sharing program causes problems but you can get rid of it

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  • 04/07/2011
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How can I reduce the size of JPEG photo files so I can email them?

We explain how to compress images to make them easier to send to friends

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Online issues under the spotlight

From download speeds to file sharing, we can help with these answers to common internet questions

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  • 15/11/2010
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Share documents easily using PDF files

Portable Document Format, or PDF, files are all over the internet. Find out what they are, what to do with them and how to make your own using free software

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How do I change the bandwidth used by file-sharing software?

Prioritise your network usage to reduce the bandwidth for file-sharing programs

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The truth about file sharing

We reveal the five biggest secrets about file sharing

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  • 28/06/2010
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How to use legal file sharing sites

File sharing often hits the headlines for the wrong reasons but it can be both legal and useful – we explain how

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  • 11/01/2010
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Use shareware to protect your programs

Consider shareware as a way to protect your programs

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A technology for downloading files. Allows even very large files to be downloaded quickly.

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