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• 03 May 2013

• How-Tos: How to use Windows libraries

  Windows libraries are great for bringing together related files from different folder - or even different PCs. We explain how to use this underused and undervalued feature in Windows 7 and 8.

• 02 May 2013

• News: Toshiba unveils WT310 tablet

  Toshiba has announced its WT310, a Windows 8 tablet to rival Microsoft's Surface Pro.

• 30 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to find out your IP address on Windows

  Our step by step guide on how to find out your PC or laptop's IP address in Windows.

• News: Skype launches for Outlook.com email service

  A preview of Skype for Outlook.com has launched in the UK today.

• 29 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to change your PC name in Windows

  A step by step guide on how to rename your Windows PC, laptop or tablet.

• Test Centre: Group test: what's the best Windows phone?

  PC Advisor reviews the best Windows phones you can buy today in the UK.

• 26 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to make Windows 8 Modern UI look good on a large display

  Windows 8's Modern UI can look great, but those live tiles can be a little too big on a large monitor. Here's how to make Windows 8 look good on a big monitor.

• 25 April 2013

• News: Windows 7, iOS, BYOD Redefine Enterprise OS Landscape

  Led by Windows 7, Microsoft's operating systems still control the enterprise, but the software giant's days of dominance are waning. As a recent Forrester report highlights, mobile devices and BYOD have made the state of enterprise operating systems far more complex.

• Video: Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 hands on video review

  The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a Windows tablet for business. Lenovo says it is a 'productive, mobile and reliable device'. Watch our hands-on Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 video review to find out if Lenovo is right!

• 24 April 2013

• How-Tos: Unable to create bootable Windows 8 installation USB stick

  Trying to create a Windows 8 bootable disk using the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool? It should work with Windows 8, but if it isn't working our Helproom Editor can help.

• 23 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to get the Start menu back in Windows 8: install the slick, free Pokki

  Pokki is one of the best free replacement start menus for Windows 8 users. Here's how to install and use it.

• News: Microsoft to bring back Start button

  Microsoft is planning to resurrect the iconic Start button which users are sorely missing from its Windows 8 operating system.

• 22 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to set a song as your ringtone on Windows Phone 8

  Here's how to set your favourite song as your ringtone on Windows Phone 8.

• How-Tos: How to use System Restore to fix a Windows 8 PC or laptop

  System Restore is one of the features that makes Windows worth having - the ability to roll back Windows to a point where you know it was working well can rescue your PC or laptop from all manner of ills. Here's how to use System Restore in Windows 8.

• How-Tos: How to remove HomeGroup icon from the Windows 8 desktop

  If you like to keep your Windows desktop neat and tidy, you may not want the HomeGroup networking icon to be shown on your Windows 8 desktop. Here's how to remove it.

• Opinion: Mini PCs amok: From 3ft tower to 3cm mini marvel

  Back in the 1980s the PC revolution brought about the microcomputer. We’re still seeing an ongoing trend in shrinkage, which has resulted in the current mini PC.

• News: Laptop makers turn to Android after Windows 8 woes

  With Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system struggling to boost laptop and PC sales, vendors are reportedly turning to Android.

• 19 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to refresh and reset Windows 8: give your PC a free speed boost

  If your Windows 8 PC isn't running well you can try the new Refresh feature which cleans up Windows without touching your documents, music, photos and videos. For a proper cleanout and format, you can use the Reset option. Here's how to use Windows 8 Refresh & Reset

• 16 April 2013

• Video: HP ElitePad 900 video review - business tablet offers great build, decent specs

  The ElitePad 900 offers similar functionality to the Surface Pro in a much smaller and more stylish shell and - probably - at a cheaper price. Watch our HP ElitePad 900 video review to find out more.

• 15 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to choose a colour scheme in Windows 8

  Changing the colour scheme in Windows 8 is a very easy to do. Here’s how to choose a colour scheme in Windows 8.

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