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• 15 August 2006

• News: BBC to launch iPod digital radio

  The BBC is developing a tiny digital radio receiver that can be used with existing MP3 players, including iPods.

• News: Dell recalls 4.1m 'fire hazard' batteries

  Dell will recall 4.1 million laptop computer batteries because of a potential fire hazard, the company announced yesterday.

• Opinion: Pensioner conquers YouTube

  Videos posted by a widower of almost 80 have become a smash hit on YouTube. Which just goes to show that the oldies can still teach the kids a thing or two – even if they live in a house with floral wallpaper.

• 14 August 2006

• How-Tos: How to change the weather for the better

  Sometimes the weather just won't give you the perfect shot you're hanging around for.

• How-Tos: How to change the weather for the worse

  If you wanted to show a cold, moody country landscape but the cheery blue sky ruined its feeling, why not fake it?

• How-Tos: How to shoot in black and white

  Shooting in black and white can add drama to a rugged landscape or a sense of tranquility to a beach scene.

• How-Tos: How to remove unwanted elements in a photo

  Open the image in your photo editor and zoom in on your obstruction.

• How-Tos: How to shoot a basic landscape

  Look at the landscape through your viewfinder - check for anything you don't want in the frame, such as telegraph poles, people and cars. Try to extract them from the shot by moving left, right or using the zoom. If you can't, fear not.

• News: Use Outlook 2007 to manage business tasks

  Introduce some efficient management procedures to ensure you make the most of what little time you have to run your business.

• How-Tos: How to take better macro shots

  It can be hard to get your camera to focus on the main element of your shot if the object is tiny in comparison with the background.

• How-Tos: How to set up your camera for close-ups

  First, switch your camera to macro mode. Usually, this is shown by a tulip symbol - either on the camera's external controls or on its onscreen menu.

• How-Tos: How to make basic video edits with Nero Vision 4.0

  First, transfer the video to your PC. Attach your camera's memory card to a docking station or card reader (the PC's built-in reader or an external USB model).

• News: Create a custom signature in Outlook 2007

  Sharpen up your business' online presence by setting up a smart signature for emails in Outlook 2007.

• How-Tos: How to organise files and folders

  Start by decluttering. If you've got files strewn all over your desktop, find them a permanent home in an appropriate folder.

• How-Tos: How to back up to a U3 drive

  LapBack 2.0 lets you back up your desktop-bound files securely to a USB thumb drive and take your email, contacts and documents with you.

• News: Formatting business email in Outlook 2007

  Sharpen up your business' online presence by formatting emails and creating signatures in Outlook 2007.

• How-Tos: How to set up and use a U3 drive

  A U3-enabled USB drive is a memory drive that can run programs you take from PC to PC.

• How-Tos: How to record TV on your PC

  The growth of digital television means getting TV on to your PC is easier than ever.

• How-Tos: How to manage business contacts online

  Following up sales leads effectively can be the difference between life and death for a small business. In competitive markets, it's generally the persistent bird that catches the worm. Managing online contacts efficiently is an essential skill to acquire.

• How-Tos: How to install a new printer in Windows Vista

  In Vista, the simple act of plugging in a USB printer is enough to prompt the Install Driver Wizard into action.

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