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29 January 2013
How-Tos: How to activate Windows 8's File History feature

As I slowly learn my way around Windows 8, I continue to uncover a few features I didn't know existed. (You'd think Microsoft would include a live tile or something that calls out these new features--"Hey, look what we've added!"--but, no.)
28 January 2013
How-Tos: Answer Line: Move data files from an SSD to a hard drive

PoloTiger has both a solid state drive and a hard drive, and the SSD is almost full. What's the best way to both move data files to the hard drive and make Windows understand that that's where they belong?
How-Tos: How to install Apache on Linux

An easy step-by-step guide to setting up an Apache Web server on Fedora, CentOS, or Ubuntu
How-Tos: How to watch BlackBerry 10 launch live

Join us for live coverage of RIM's BlackBerry 10 operating system launch on 30 January.
How-Tos: Create a group of contacts on your iPhone 5

Creating groups of contacts isn't quite as easy as it should be on the iPhone or iPad. We explain how to do it.
How-Tos: How to use IE8 in Windows 8

Windows 8 comes with the Internet Explorer 10 web browser by default. It's a great upgrade to Microsoft's own web-surfing software, but some websites require that you use older versions of IE. Here our Helproom Editor explains how to access websites using Internet Explorer 8, even when you are running Windows 8.
25 January 2013
How-Tos: How to set up an iPad or iPod touch for kids

If you bought your kids an iPod touch or iPad then you’ll need to set it up so that they can’t go on an unexpected spending spree. We'll also explain how to help prevent damage and theft.
24 January 2013
How-Tos: How to use the Windows 8 Task Manager

Task Manager has had a big overhaul in Windows 8. It's now easier to understand and has new features. Here's how to use it.
How-Tos: Transfer photos from laptop to Nexus 7, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10

Google's Nexus Android smartphones and tablets are great devices. And here's our guide on how to transfer photos from a laptop to the Nexus 7, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10.
How-Tos: Edit messages in Skype after you've sent them

Unlike most other instant-messaging systems, Skype allows you to edit previous messages and even remove them altogether. Our Helproom Editor explains how to edit messages in Skype after you've sent them.
23 January 2013
How-Tos: How to record YouView TV shows from your smartphone or tablet

Disaster! You've run out of the house forgetting to set your YouView box to record EastEnders. Fortunately, you can still record it using the free YouView app for your iPhone.
How-Tos: How to sign digital documents

Reader Isabel Lorenzo has been asked to sign on the dotted line. She writes:
How-Tos: How to Avoid Online Reputation Management Nightmares

Don't let a few bad reviews or one negative article ruin your reputation with online customers. These three case studies feature companies that faced online reputation challenges, with a look at the results they achieved and the lessons they learned along the way.
How-Tos: How to run Android apps in Windows

Our Helproom Editor explains how to run Android apps on your Windows PC and laptop.
How-Tos: How to boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode

Booting into Safe Mode when using Windows 8 is not as simple as with previous versions of Windows - but it is possible. Here's how to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 8.
How-Tos: How to back up your email

Email is too valuable to lose and you should ensure that it is backed up. We outline the methods involved in backing up your Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo mail and desktop clients including Outlook and Thunderbird.
22 January 2013
How-Tos: Control your TV with your smartphone, tablet

Using your smartphone or tablet to control your Tivo box is easy and offers a lot of flexibility in recording shows and channel surfing.
How-Tos: How to Save and restore desktop icon layout

Want to save the positions of all the icons on your Windows desktop? Here's how to do it, and restore the layout if anything messes up your icons.
How-Tos: Use Memotoo to sync your tablet, smartphone and PC

How do you keep contacts and calendars synchronised across computers, tablets and phones? We explain how to do it with Memotoo
How-Tos: How to trick out your gaming PC with multiple graphics cards

The simplest way to make your PC games look better is to buy a better graphics card. If you already have the best graphics card money can buy (one of these, perhaps), the next step is to install a duplicate and make them work together. Most savvy PC users have a machine with a discrete graphics card, but adding a second or even third card and running them together can lead to a big performance boost in demanding PC games.

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