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• 21 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to downgrade to Windows 7 from Windows 8

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to run Windows 7 on your Windows 8 PC or laptop.

• How-Tos: How to personalize Firefox to suit your needs

  Surprisingly few users know that Firefox is highly customizable – even without the help of add-ons. Here's how you can tailor the browser to your own preferences with 10 convenient configuration tweaks.

• 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.

• 18 March 2013

• How-Tos: Make Windows start faster with Autoruns

  We show you how to use Autoruns to discover which apps are auto-starting with Windows and disable those which are unnecessarily slowing down your computer.

• 15 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to delete or rename files "in use"

  Every experienced PC user is likely familiar with error messages along the lines of „This file is still in use“. Unfortunately, while Windows is quite keen on educating users on their lack of access, it doesn't always tell which program is to blame for the dilemma. Here's how to successfully deal with locked files.

• How-Tos: How to check if your old USB sticks are faulty

  Every once in a while, a long thought lost USB stick might pop up from a dusty drawer, the underbelly of your couch or your car's glove compartment. This typically begs the question of whether or not it sill works as it should. Here's how you can test the integrity of your USB sticks with checksums.

• 13 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to share folders without homegroups in Windows 7

  The homegroup function of Windows 7, while convenient, is by far not everybody's cup of tea. It is neither compatible with older Windows versions or Linux, nor does it give access to certain system-wide folders. Here's how you can share folders with the old, but trusty Network Sharing Settings.

• 11 March 2013

• News: How to add Windows 8's best desktop features to Windows 7

  "Windows 8 on a desktop." The very phrase makes some people recoil and instinctively mouse over their Start buttons.

• 07 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to gain access to your Windows account if you lose your password

  If you're using a single account, it's surprisingly easy to lock yourself out of your own computer by losing your password. Luckily, its just as easy to get back in again without leaving a trace – so long as you haven't misplaced your Windows Installation DVD. Here's how.

• News: Asus' mammoth tablet, desktop hybrid combines Android, Windows 8

  Asustek has announced it will soon begin U.S. shipments of an all-in-one PC that can be an Android 4.1 tablet, or a fully functional desktop running Windows 8 when attached to a docking station.

• 06 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to prevent your PC from waking up in sleep mode

  Both hibernation and standby mode are popular methods of shutting your PC down. Much less so however, is their tendency to wake up again at the slightest provocation. Here's how you can both find and eliminate the cause.

• News: OCZ aims to improve SQL Server performance with new acceleration card

  OCZ Technology has started offering to beta testers is ZD-XL SQL Accelerator, a card that uses solid state drive (SSD) storage to improve the performance of SQL Server databases.

• News: Windows 8 Pro price drop was an error

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

• How-Tos: How to shut down Windows 8 with your computer's power button

  Windows 8 is notoriously awkward to shut down, since the option is hidden away in the 'settings'. Here's how to configure your laptop or PC to shut down when you press the power button.

• 05 March 2013

• News: Report: EU will announce Microsoft antitrust fine Wednesday

  The European Commission is expected to announce an antitrust fine on Microsoft on Wednesday.

• How-Tos: How to hide user accounts from the log-on screen in Windows 7

  Not every user account is meant to be seen by other people. When password-protection just doesn't cut it and you want that extra bit of discretion, you should hide your accounts from the log-in screen altogether. Here's how.

• News: Microsoft drops Windows 8 Pro price to £45

  Microsoft has quietly cut the price of Windows 8 Pro to £45 in the UK.

• 01 March 2013

• Nokia Lumia 520 hands-on review

  Nokia announced a new budget Windows Phone 8 smartphone at MWC, the Lumia 520. Here's our Nokia Lumia 520 hands-on review.

• 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.

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