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- 10 January 2010
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How-Tos: How to set up a Windows 7 home network
Windows 7 has made sharing files over a network much easier, thanks to its HomeGroups function.
- 22 December 2009
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How-Tos: How to: Remotely troubleshoot Windows
If you have an interest in technology, you probably find your friends think you’re fair game when it comes to fixing their PC problems. Remote access can take the pain out of the troubleshooting process, letting you access a friend’s machine as if it were right in front of you. You can drive the controls yourself and fix problems quickly.
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How-Tos: How to: Set up a website
The economic woes of the past 18 months have been cruel to many people, but the making of others. With the recession coming to an end and a bright new decade ahead, there's no better time to set up a professional-looking website and rake in the cash.
- 05 December 2009
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How-Tos: How to: Windows 7 upgrades for businessses
Microsoft may not have made it easy for Windows XP users to upgrade to the latest OS, Windows 7, but it has provided a number of tools to help you migrate.
- 01 December 2009
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How-Tos: How to: Master Corel Digital Studio 2010
With the increased availability of consumer video on even the cheapest mobile handsets, Corel has bundled its video-editing software with its latest digital image editor. Here, we show you how to make the most out of your home movies and favourite snaps with Corel Digital Studio 2010.
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How-Tos: How to: Create waves with Google
Not content with cleaning up in the search engine arena, becoming the first name in digital maps and making its Gmail client synonymous with webmail, Google wants you to organise and share your social and business events and conflabs using its tools, too. The result is Google Wave, and we'll explain how to use it in the following workshop.
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How-Tos: How to: Upgrade your netbook
Keeping your chosen netbook under budget may demand a trade-off in terms of specification, but what you skimp on now needn't haunt you for the life of the device.
- 21 November 2009
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How-Tos: How to choose the right version of Windows 7
Before you pick up a copy of Windows 7, you'll have to decide whether you'll plump for the 64 or 32bit version. We take a look at which version of the OS will best suit you.
- 07 November 2009
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How-Tos: How to sync data between your computing devices
Working on the go means you probably use a number of different devices every day, from a desktop PC, to a laptop and smartphone. However, it can be hard getting the various products to talk to each other. We show you the three easiest ways to sync your computers and mobile devices.
- 05 November 2009
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How-Tos: How to: Optimise Windows Media Center for TV
We're thoroughly impressed with Windows 7, from its sleek interface to its swift operation. We particularly love its Media Center, and show you here how to tune it for TV. If you haven't got the spare cash to buy the new OS, we'll also show you some free or cheap apps that can speed up boot times for Windows XP and Vista.
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How-Tos: How to: Virtualise Windows XP on a Mac
Unless you've bought a new PC in the past two years, there's a good chance that you're still running Windows XP - plenty of users are. Microsoft would obviously like you to upgrade to Windows 7, however, and now could be a wise time to make the switch.
- 04 November 2009
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Video: Go mobile: How to get online wherever you are
To stay ahead the modern workforce has to stay connected even when they're far from the office. Here's a run-down of the easiest, and least expensive ways to get online wherever you are.
- 03 November 2009
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Video: How Windows 7 benefits IT admins
Windows 7 and the enterprise. How IT admins can use Windows 7 to improve security for end users.
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How-Tos: How to: Run a portable web server
A huge variety of web services and providers are available, ranging from free online site builders to fully configurable virtual servers hosted by an ISP. For a large number of these, you'll be able to log in and create your website fairly easily, so why would you need web server software?
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Video: How to use Windows 7 to improve network security
End users are the biggest security risk in any enterprise. Here's how network admins can use Windows 7 to secure their data.
- 02 November 2009
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How-Tos: How to change Windows 7 default language
Of the new features in Windows 7 it's probably among those that has received the least amount of coverage, but for expatriate PC users the ability to switch the language of the operating system represents a major step forward for Windows.
- 22 October 2009
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How-Tos: How to optimise Windows 7
Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, offers significant improvement over Vista. But if you want to get the very best performance possible, you should make a few system tweaks to eliminate resource-hogging programs and features.
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How-Tos: How to upgrade to Windows 7
Upgrading your OS is can be a tricky process. But by taking the necessary precautions and assembling the right materials you can switch to Windows 7 without gaining any grey hairs.
- 12 October 2009
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Video: How green IT can save your business money
10 ways in which your business can save money and help the environment by creating and implementing a green IT policy.
- 07 October 2009
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How-Tos: How to create watercolour effects
Watercolour is one of the most popular forms of painting – mistakes can be easily corrected and you needn't be particularly precise in your strokes. This somewhat impressionistic medium is ideal for a first foray into digital painting.
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