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20 July 2011
Buffalo AirStation nFiniti HighPower modem boosts web streaming

Buffalo has announced two new wireless routers that promise to boost wireless coverage in the home or small office. The Buffalo AirStation nFiniti HighPower Gigabit Router helps obliterate wireless dead spots and ensure a steady wireless connection, while the AirStation N-Technology HighPower ADSL2+ Modem Router is designed to allow users to share an internet connection. It has both a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz radio.
27 June 2011
How-Tos: How to upgrade an old PC to play 3D games

Upgrading an older PC with RAM, OS and graphics updates to play 3D games is fraught with difficulty. But with our simple guidance you should have no problems.
07 June 2011
How-Tos: How to upgrade your PC to an SSD for video work

Why installing an SSD is a good idea if you use your PC for video editing, and how to check for compatibility issues.
27 May 2011
How-Tos: How to spring clean a dusty PC

If you allow your PC's case to get dirty over time, grime can clog the fans that keep the internal parts cool. Here's how to avoid disaster.
26 May 2011
Feature: How to clean up - and speed up - your PC

Over time your PC will pick up grit and grot and generally get bogged down. We look at ways to get a flagging PC back on track.
25 May 2011
Feature: PC Advisor today - top technology news, reviews and tips, 25/05/2011

PC Advisor editors pick the day's best technology news, reviews, tips and tricks
24 May 2011
How-Tos: How to speed up your PC: 24 performance tweaks

We look at ways to give your PC a definitive boost of power, covering hardware upgrades, software tweaks and networking tricks.
05 April 2011
How-Tos: How to install Windows 7 on a new hard drive with three partitions

I upgraded to Windows 7 on a new hard drive with three partitions. It unexpectedly installed itself on a reserved portion, but worked perfectly. However, on startup I am now offered a choice of loading Linux or Windows. How do I set up the PC so that I don’t have to go through this extra step every time?
01 April 2011
News: Twitter: Some UberSocial direct messages not private

Twitter is warning users of the popular UberSocial Twitter-messaging software that direct messages they send may not be private.
29 March 2011
How-Tos: How to transfer data from one hard drive to another

I want to transfer data from a pair of portable hard drives to a new 1.5-terabyte (TB) drive. How do I copy across the contents? I have an Asus Z9200U laptop running Windows XP.
How-Tos: How to upgrade an old PC for gaming

I recently got a new laptop and still have my old desktop PC. What would I need to do to turn it into a gaming computer?
24 March 2011
Buying Advice: PC upgrades buying advice: what components should I buy?

If you're upgrading your PC, you need to decide which components to buy. Here's PC Advisor's guide to PC components. For more on upgrading your PC, visit Upgrade Advisor.
16 March 2011
How-Tos: Tip: use spacers when you upgrade a motherboard

I’ve had some serious problems with my recently upgraded computer. The monitor won’t detect the PC and the hard drive LED flashes randomly for a moment after pressing the power button but then stops. I upgraded my CPU, case, motherboard and RAM according to the manufacturers’ instructions, except I didn’t use spacers for the motherboard. My friend did the same, but had no problems following the upgrade. I’m only 13, so I’m getting seriously stressed. I haven’t been able to find a solution online.
15 March 2011
How-Tos: How to fix a broken DVD or CD drive

The optical drive on my two-year-old desktop PC has stopped working. Most times it fails to register when a DVD or CD is inserted. It also won’t play the disc or show its contents. Device Manager reports that the device is working normally. I have tried uninstalling and then reinstalling the latest drivers. What else can I try?
16 February 2011
How-Tos: How to troubleshoot a hard-disk replacement

I’ve had to replace the hard drive on an Acer laptop. I installed Microsoft Windows Vista and Symantec Norton 360 using their product discs, then updated both. The LG DVD drive now displays a yellow triangle beside it in Device Manager, yet Windows reports that it’s already using the best driver for it. LG told me the drive works with Windows drivers.