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  • 23 January 2009

  • Video: Windows 7 guide, part 2: new desktop features

    A hands-on guide to Windows 7's new desktop features, from PC Advisor's sister title Infoworld. More Windows 7 coverage from Infoworld: Windows 7 beta benchmark testsSorting through the latest Windows 7 benchmark resultsEarly look: Windows 7 trumps VistaWindows 7 vs Vista and XP on mulicore PCs

  • Video: Windows 7 guide, part 1: installation

    A unique guide to installing Windows 7 from PC Advisor's sister title Infoworld. More Windows 7 coverage from Infoworld: Windows 7 beta benchmark testsSorting through the latest Windows 7 benchmark resultsEarly look: Windows 7 trumps VistaWindows 7 vs Vista and XP on mulicore PCs

  • 07 January 2009

  • How-Tos: How to watch live digital TV on your PC

    These days, we expect choice – even at the expense of content quality. But a Freeview box or a new TV aren’t your only options for obtaining telly heaven – and the analogue signal could soon be switched off in your area. TV tuner cards that plug into your PC are available from as little as £30 including VAT.

  • How-Tos: How to safely dispose of an old PC

    It is terrifyingly easy to give up your personal data – regardless of whether or not you’re a gin-sodden civil servant with a laptop full of national secrets.

  • How-Tos: How to design your own book with Blurb

    Publishing your own book is a dream of many of us, me included. But vanity publishing is notoriously expensive; you could spend years chasing agents to get you a deal and still get nowhere.

  • 30 December 2008

  • How-Tos: How to reinstall Windows XP & Vista

    Maybe your PC won't boot. Or it could be infected with some kind of persistent malware. Perhaps Windows puts up a Blue Screen of Death every time you type the word 'aardvark'.

  • 19 December 2008

  • How-Tos: How to use virtualisation software

    As the furore over Vista’s failings and the cries for Microsoft to continue to support XP has shown, it matters what operating system (OS) you run.

  • 13 December 2008

  • How-Tos: How to boost your website's search engine ranking

    Search Engine Optimisation is the key to a website ranking high in search engine results. But as it's not an exact science, how do you go about ensuring your website is optimised to get the most visitors? We spoke to three experts to get a number of top tips to ensure your website ranks highly.

  • 06 December 2008

  • How-Tos: How to overclock your PC in 10 minutes

    With a little bit of effort, you may be able to ratchet up your system's speed by 10 percent or more.

  • How-Tos: How to boost your PC for gaming

    Making your PC more suitable for playing games doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. PC Advisor shows you how to use a games controller on your Windows PC, and boost the capacity of your Microsoft Xbox 360.

  • 14 November 2008

  • How-Tos: How to share devices wirelessly with Vista

    These days, every second phone, laptop and radio seems to have a wireless connection – we can barely move for the bristling of the airwaves. In the following workshop, we'll show you how to share devices wirelessly with Vista.

  • 13 November 2008

  • How-Tos: How to set up a secure home network

    A wireless connection isn’t just handy when you’re out and about. There are more options for going wireless at home, whether it’s so you can enjoy catch-up TV you’ve downloaded on your actual telly (rather than the PC screen) or so you can work in a peaceful corner of the house.

  • How-Tos: How to create a Flickr photostream

    Tagging is the way the web works these days and, used properly, it can help you climb to the top of an image search results list and get noticed. Here, we show you how to make the most out of your Flickr photostream with tags.

  • 08 November 2008

  • How-Tos: How to complete the five scariest PC upgrades

    These five upgrades are a little risky and time-consuming, but if you're up for a challenge, you could end up with the coolest PC on your street.

  • 06 October 2008

  • How-Tos: How to manage multiple email addresses

    Managing multiple email addresses can be a time-consuming, frustrating pain. We show you how to merge your accounts with Thunderbird.

  • How-Tos: How to create memorable monotone shots

    Old school black-and-white photography is popping up in all sorts of situations. We describe the best methods for creating monotone shots.

  • How-Tos: How to stream media around the home

    Connecting all your computers and audio devices on a wireless network does away with the hassle of transferring CDs between machines and re-downloading files.

  • How-Tos: How to fine-tune your audio setup

    Despite numerous technological developments in recent years, sound tends to be overlooked by PC makers. But with a few simple tweaks, you can achieve that sweet spot where Beethoven is divine and Bioshock can almost literally blow you away.

  • 17 September 2008

  • How-Tos: How to get the internet your way

    Websites should be usable by all, yet only a select few achieve this. If only it were possible to tailor the look and function of all your favourite websites to your own needs...

  • How-Tos: How to protect your laptop and data from thieves

    As various civil servants know only too well, thousands of laptops are lost and stolen each year. Here, we'll show you how to enhance your chances of being reunited with a nicked notebook, and how to limit the damage by securing your data.

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