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• 09 July 2010

• How-Tos: How to: Add a 'Next Meeting' Box to Google Calendar

  Now that you know how to sync Outlook with Google Calendar, let's talk about some other ways to make the latter more useful.

• 06 July 2010

• Video: How to build a PC, Part 7: First boot and the Bios

  We walk you through your PC's Bios configuration

• Video: How to build a PC, Part 6: Hard disk and optical drives

  We demonstrate how to install your PC's hard disk and optical drives

• Video: How to build a PC, Part 5: Power supply

  We demonstrate how to connect your PSU

• How-Tos: How to overclock a PC

  Overclocking your processor can give your PC a significant speed boost--but you have to be careful. Here's how to overclock your system's processor without frying it

• 02 July 2010

• How-Tos: How to get your PC ready for Windows 7

  Windows 7 , Microsoft's latest PC operating system, has proven popular. A stable, good looking OS with a host of bells and whistles. But if you're thinking of taking the plunge, there are seven things you should consider before you download and install Windows 7.

• How-Tos: How to install Windows 7 quickly and easily

  Installing Windows 7 should be an easy process, but isn't always. Here's how to take some of the pain out of the upgrades process by locating your data in the correct place.

• 24 June 2010

• Video: How to build a PC, Part 4: Adding RAM and peripheral cards

  We demonstrate how to fit RAM and peripheral cards

• Video: How to build a PC, Part 3: Installing the processor

  We demonstrate how to install your PC's processor

• Video: How to build a PC, Part 2: Installing the motherboard

  We demonstrate how to fit your PC's motherboard

• 21 June 2010

• How-Tos: How to use Gmail to safely access email from abroad

  If you can't bear to be parted from your email inbox when you venture abroad, it's important to ensure that the wireless connection you're using to get online is secure.

• 18 June 2010

• Video: How to build a PC, Part 1: Choosing components

  We take you through building your own system

• 15 June 2010

• How-Tos: How to use software to manage business accounts

  We demonstrate how to use Sage Instant Accounts to get on top of all your business finance needs, from tracking customers, invoicing and supplier tasks.

• How-Tos: How to: use and edit video in PowerPoint 2010

  We look at the new video and editing tools in PowerPoint 2010, helping you to create presentations that will keep your business colleagues gripped.

• 12 June 2010

• How-Tos: How to secure your mobile phone

  Smartphones have grown in popularity, and now it seems no-one can do their job properly without one. However, keeping malware off your handset is one of the biggest headaches for smartphone users. We spoke to five experts to get their top tips for securing mobile phones.

• 10 June 2010

• How-Tos: How to fix a faulty laptop trackpad

  QUESTION My laptop’s touchpad is jerky and scrolling doesn’t work in Internet Explorer 8.0. Can you help?

• How-Tos: How to play DVDs on a netbook

  QUESTION I want to watch DVDs on my Acer Aspire One netbook using an external drive, but I appear to be missing the necessary software.

• How-Tos: How to delete a program that won't uninstall

  I’m trying to uninstall Pinnacle Studio 11.0, but it has no uninstall option and isn’t visible in the Add/Remove Programs menu.

• How-Tos: How to access files on a defunct PC

  The motherboard on my old PC died, but I need to access a folder on the hard drive. I used a drive enclosure to access the data from another machine but, when I attempt to open the My Documents folder on one of the user accounts, Windows reports: ‘J:\Documents and Settings\Neil is not accessible. Access is denied’. Can you help?

• How-Tos: How to delete fake antivirus

  Our son's laptop has started throwing up virus alerts for Antivirus 7.0. We've searched online for a solution, but can't differentiate between genuine advice and yet more scareware.

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