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• 22 April 2013

• 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.

• Opinion: All PCs great and small: how competition and collaboration is driving tech innovation

  A strange set of competitive and interdependent business relationships is driving innovation in PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets. And for the consumer that's mostly good news.

• How-Tos: How to delete or remove Windows 8 apps for PC, laptop and tablet

  If you're running Windows 8 then you'll have no doubt tried out a few Modern UI apps. Not all of them are worth keeping so here's how to delete Windows 8 apps you don't like.

• 11 April 2013

• News: Microsoft to launch 7in Surface tablet with Windows 8

  Microsoft is reportedly working on a 7in Surface tablet.

• 10 April 2013

• Opinion: What to expect from the next version of Windows

  No-one knows for sure when the next version of Windows will launch, nor what it will be like. Could Windows 9 ditch the old desktop?

• News: Windows XP: The final countdown

  Microsoft Australia has warned enterprise customers that they only have one year left of Windows XP support and security updates.

• 09 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to use a Windows Phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot

  Connect to the internet when you're on the go by learning how to use your Windows Phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

• How-Tos: How to use Windows 8 File History: Time Machine backup for Windows

  We all need to back up our important files, and Windows 8 makes that task easier than ever with its new File History feature. Here's our step-by-step guide which explains how to set it up.

• 05 April 2013

• How-Tos: Give computer mouse the correct level of accuracy; laser mouse or optical mouse?

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to ensure your PC or laptop's mouse has the correct level of accuracy.

• How-Tos: How to retrieve VPN settings from an old PC or laptop to make your new PC work for you

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to get back all the VPN settings you had on your old PC or laptop.

• 04 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to thoroughly wipe all data from your devices

  Nothing lasts forever – especially not in the realm of hardware. If your Smartphone, Tablet or hard drive has long passed its prime and you plan on selling it, you should make sure to permanently erase your data from it. Here's how to do so for each individual device.

• 02 April 2013

• Test Centre: Group test: What's the best touchscreen laptop?

  PC Advisor reviews the best Windows 8 touchscreen laptops in the UK.

• 29 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to use Stardock Fences to tidy up your desktop shortcuts

  Fed up with a messy Windows desktop where you can't find anything? We explain how to use Stardock Fences to keep similar icons, program shortcuts, files and folders together and easy to find

• 27 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to convert a dynamic disk to basic, to create a bootable disk

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to convert a dynamic disk to a basic disk so you can create a bootable disk.

• 26 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to track lost Laptops and Smartphones with Prey

  Few situations are quite as terrifying as having to leave your laptop at a café table for a quick visit to the restroom – and with good reason. Theft is a nasty, but ubiquitous risk. Luckily, by installing Prey, you can track, control and find lost devices if should ever come to that. Here's how.

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