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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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Plan your journey to perfection

It pays to prepare before setting out on a car journey. We show you what technology is available to make sure you know what’s on the road ahead

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How does Apple's iPad compare with Android tablet computers?

Apple’s latest iPad is again proving to be a bestseller. We pit it against the best of the rest from its competitors to see exactly how well it measures up

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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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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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Build your own smart TV

Smart TVs are the latest thing. You can make your own – and save hundreds of pounds – by linking your PC to your TV or laptop. We explain how to get started

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Keep your browser bookmarks tidy

Have you discovered lots of new and interesting websites but can never find them again? We show you ways to organise and save them on your PC and online

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  • 19/07/2011
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Post and read Twitter and Facebook updates using Tweetdeck

This free program lets you update your social networking pages

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