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Creating a map using Microsoft Word

Use drawing tools in Microsoft Word tools to create a simple direction map 09 Feb 2010

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Speed up a hard disk with Partition Manager

Find out how this free program can help you stay organised and speed up hard disks 05 Feb 2010

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Use 123people to find your old friends online

Failed to find an old friend or contact using Google? Try a dedicated people-finder like 123people instead 03 Feb 2010

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Make websites easier to read with Readability

Clear the attention-grabbing clutter on web pages with a free add-on to your web browser 01 Feb 2010

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Make the most of the Microsoft Office clipboard

Discover better copying and pasting in Microsoft Office applications 27 Jan 2010

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Keep your emails safe and secure

Try a new email program and learn how to protect the contents of your messages 22 Jan 2010

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Create websites for one-off events

Got a special occasion coming up? Promote it with a free website that vanishes after the event 20 Jan 2010

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Share iTunes music over a network

Discover how to access a single iTunes music collection on multiple computers 18 Jan 2010

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Use Pictomio to organise digital photos

Pictomio is a great free way to catalogue, edit and present your library of digital photographs 14 Jan 2010

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Use Fences to organise your icons

The Windows Desktop can quickly become cluttered with icons. Sort it out with a free program 12 Jan 2010

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Speed up downloads with Orbit Downloader

Find out how the free Orbit Downloader program can bring more efficient web downloads 06 Jan 2010

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Make money selling books and DVDs online

Making a profit from unwanted entertainment is simple with Playtrade. Here’s how 05 Jan 2010

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Create a photo slideshow in Windows Vista

Windows Vista includes a number of ways to turn photos into self-running slideshows 04 Jan 2010

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Create video tutorials using free software

Show other people how to use programs and websites using a free screen-capture program 31 Dec 2009

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Create custom email alerts and web searches

Create custom Google searches and have new results sent straight to your email inbox 29 Dec 2009

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Use Freecorder to record radio on the internet

Record broadcasts from the web for later listening 24 Dec 2009

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Make a photo collage with Collagr

Tired of Windows wallpaper? Use this free service to create snazzy collages 23 Dec 2009

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Print personalised address labels in Word

Learn how to mix customised labels on the same page or print sheets of identical labels 21 Dec 2009

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How to cancel a scheduled print job

Printed the wrong document? Here’s how to stop your printer before the pages pile up 17 Dec 2009

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