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• 16 May 2013

• Opinion: Three simple ways to get a speedy PC

  There are three ways to get a faster PC or laptop: buy a new one, upgrade the hardware, or upgrade the software. We can show you how to do them all.

• 14 May 2013

• Feature: What is Windows Blue?

  Microsoft has sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses and with talk of Windows Blue snowballing we take a look at what Windows Blue (Windows 8.1) actually is.

• 01 April 2013

• Buying Advice: Do I need a graphics card or will Intel's integrated HD Graphics 4000 suffice?

  Our Helproom Editor explains what to expect from Intel Graphics 4000 - the integrated graphical processing unit of Ivy Bridge processors. Do you need a separate graphics card?

• How-Tos: How to install a new CPU cooler – step by step

  If your PC quite literally never fails to make itself heard, you might want to take a look at the usual suspect for persistent fan noise: Your CPU cooler. Here's a detailed, visual guide on how to replace it with something better.

• 20 March 2013

• How-Tos: Speed up your PC with an SSD – and the right tweaks

  If you are still using a conventional hard drive, there has never been a better time to upgrade. Prices for SSDs have finally dropped to under £1 per Gigabyte, making them one of the best hardware investments at your disposal. In this How-To, we'll tell you how to prepare and what to keep in mind for the upgrade to an SSD.

• How-Tos: How to install a Windows 8 upgrade on an empty hard drive

  If you have bought the Windows 8 upgrade, you will need at least Windows XP to apply it. What seems like a small nuisance at first, can quickly get bothersome and time-consuming if you tend to reinstall Windows at a regular basis. Here’s how you can install the upgrade without any previous versions whatsoever.

• 06 March 2013

• News: Windows 8 Pro price drop was an error

  Microsoft's unexpected price slashing of Windows 8 Pro was a mistake.

• 28 February 2013

• How-Tos: How to check for bad RAM modules in your PC

  If you have become the victim of unprovoked bluescreens and frequent system crashes as of lately, you might want to have a look at your RAM. We'll show you how you can thoroughly test it with specialised tools.

• How-Tos: Problems with PC? Here's how to check your power supply

  If your PC or laptop has been behaving erratically, it might be your PC's PSU. This handy tip from PC Advisor reader Andy Scott explains how to check your PC's power supply, and find out what's wrong with your PC.

• 27 February 2013

• How-Tos: How to add USB 3.0 to a PC

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to add a USB 3.0 port to your PC.

• How-Tos: Replace PC's fan without having to buy new cooler

  Our Helproom Editor explains what to do if a fan in your PC starts making a lot of noise.

• 26 February 2013

• How-Tos: How to update your BIOS in ten steps

  Updating your BIOS can prove to be a tricky and dangerous endeavour – at least without proper help. We’ll lend you a hand and show you how to update your PC’s BIOS safely in ten easy steps.

• 29 January 2013

• Feature: Microsoft Office 2013 and 365 FAQ: What you need to know

  Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365 are now available so here's everything you need to know.

• 22 January 2013

• Buying Advice: Windows 8 price in UK

  Microsoft will change the price of Windows 8, its latest operating system, on February 1 2013. Here's everything you need to know about the Windows 8 price in the UK.

• News: Windows 8 price to soar on 1 February

  The price of Windows 8 will rocket at the beginning of February as Microsoft's offers come to an end.

• 01 January 2013

• Feature: 8 tech resolutions for 2013

  You may already be feeling a sense of dread over some of the New Year's resolutions you've told everyone you're going to make. Have you pledged to give up smoking? To lose weight at the gym? Off you pop then... Here are some tech New Year's resolutions that are far more easy to keep, and can be completed from the comfort of your own, if you like, bed.

• 31 December 2012

• Buying Advice: How to choose an SSD for your PC or laptop

  Our Helproom Editor offers tips on choosing an SSD for your PC or laptop.

• 24 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Which budget graphics card?

  A budget graphics card can improve gaming, but you need to know what to buy. Here our Helproom Editor explains how to buy a cheap graphics card.

• 19 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Corsair Professional AX760i / AX860i PSU review: extremely efficient

  With prices of £158 and £166 respectively, the Corsair AX760i and AX860i are more expensive than the power supplies from our recent round-up, but you do get high-quality PSUs for that price. Their efficiency is outstanding, they're extremely quiet and the voltages are super-stable.

• 11 December 2012

• Buying Advice: 28 750 t/m 950 watt PSU review: efficient and silent

  If you're planning on using two graphics cards in your desktop PC, and perhaps even try your hand at overclocking those along with your processor, it's advisable to get a PSU of between 750 and 950 watts. There are a huge number of these on the market, so it's difficult to know which one is best for your needs. Hardware.Info tested 28 power supplies in this category, to separate the wheat from the chaff.

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