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• 15 May 2013

• How-Tos: Edit default search engines on Firefox

  Here's how to change the search engine Firefox uses by default, both in your browser's search bar and the main address bar.

• How-Tos: Set default search engine in Chrome

  We explain how to change the default search engine in the Google Chrome web browser.

• 14 May 2013

• How-Tos: How to get free Kindle books on Android

  If you have an Android device you can download the Kindle app and access thousands of books for free. Here’s how to get free kindle books on Android.

• How-Tos: How to watermark images

  Not everyone owns a copy of Photoshop, or Photoshop Elements, so here's how to add a watermark to batches of photos using the free uMark Lite utility - no need to upload your photos to a website: this tool runs in Windows.

• How-Tos: How to enable Google apps location access

  If you've ever seen the error message 'Please enable Google apps location access' on your Android smartphone or tablet, here's how you fix the problem. Continue reading to find out how to turn enable Google apps location access.

• How-Tos: How to sell your photos online

  You don't have to be David Bailey: we show you how to sell your photos through stock image agencies, your own website and through Flickr and Getty.

• 13 May 2013

• How-Tos: Take a screenshot in Android

  If you want to take a screenshot on your Android smartphone or tablet, forget what you may have read online: if you're running Android 4.0 or later (that's Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean) then the ability to capture, edit and share screenshots is built directly into the mobile operating system.

• 10 May 2013

• How-Tos: How to check OS X for errors

  Check OS X for errors, the easy and slow way or fast and scary way

• How-Tos: Windows 8 playlists

  In Windows 8 you can use the Windows Media Player and Music apps to keep all of your tracks in order

• How-Tos: Cool ways to use a convertible laptop

  One of the advantages of the recent spate of convertible touchscreen laptops that can become tablets is that there are a host of cool new things you can do with them

• How-Tos: Buy the right printer for high-quality photos or posters

  Getting the right printer for your needs can be a minefield. However, as long as you know what you intend to use a printer for its simple to narrow down your choices

• 09 May 2013

• How-Tos: How to create a Flipboard magazine

  iOS users have long been able to read personalised news, but now they can curate it too. We explain how to use the new features in Flipboard 2.0 to create your own personalised magazine.

• How-Tos: Stop programs launching when Windows 8 boots

  Stop programs automatically loading when you boot your Windows 8 PC or laptop and PC and it will launch a lot quicker. Here's how to launch your Windows 8 PC faster by removing unwanted programs from the bootup process.

• How-Tos: Can’t install iCloud on a Mac

  Here’s what you need to do if you can’t install iCloud on your Mac.

• How-Tos: Set correct font size for display

  We explain how to make sure text displays at the best possible size on your monitor screen, regardless of how big that screen is.

• How-Tos: Tech Jargon Buster

  Each month we explain technology terms in plain English. Here's our updated A-Z of technology jargon explained.

• How-Tos: Make money using your PC

  Many of us have sold second-hand goods on eBay, but there are many more ways you can earn a living from your PC

• 08 May 2013

• How-Tos: How to copy and paste on Android

  Here’s where we show you how to copy and paste text on an Android smartphone or tablet.

• How-Tos: How to set up a new PC

  We explain step by step how to attach cables to your new PC and monitor

• How-Tos: How to work on a laptop outdoors

  Crunch through spreadsheets with hundreds of thousands of entries, create 3D models and reply to work emails - all from the comfort of a sun lounger

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