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  • 07 February 2013

  • How-Tos: How to stop Windows 8 installing updates automatically

    If you're running Windows 8 and you went with the recommended settings automatic updates will be switched on. This can be annoying so here's our guide to stopping Windows 8 installing updates automatically.

  • 06 February 2013

  • How-Tos: Install Windows 8 on a Virtual PC with VirtualBox

    Instead of dual-booting two operating systems, why not try running one in a virtual machine? Mike Bedford explains how to run Windows 8 in Windows 7 using the free VirtualBox virtualisation software

  • 01 February 2013

  • How-Tos: Fix friends computers with Join.me

    Join.me is free and easy to use for either online meetings or accessing a computer from another location. Here we'll show you step by step how to help a friend fix Windows problems using Join.me

  • 31 January 2013

  • How-Tos: Faster, better, stronger: Get your PC in tip-top shape

    Trying to keep your PC running smoothly sometimes feels like an impossible task. Windows is prone to all kinds of bloat, which can bog down your PC or--in severe cases--even render a system functionally useless. Over time, it's almost impossible to prevent unsavory apps and other files from infiltrating a Windows PC, regardless of how careful a user you may be. There are simply too many ways for junk to seep its way in.

  • 28 December 2012

  • How-Tos: Washed-out graphics when using HDMI with PC display

    If you find that picture quality is reduced when you connect your display to your PC via HDMI rather than DVI, our Helproom Editor can help.

  • 22 December 2012

  • How-Tos: Three New Year's resolutions for PC users

    A new year is upon us, and that can mean only one thing: resolutions. For most folks, these tend to be of the "get in shape" or "quit smoking" variety. But if you're a PCWorld reader, consider adding some PC-specific resolutions to the mix.

  • 18 December 2012

  • How-Tos: How we built a tiny home theater PC with Intel's NUC

    Full-featured PCs are getting smaller every day, and Intel's new "Next Unit of Computing," or NUC, is yet another example of the ever-shrinking personal computer.

  • How-Tos: Use a RAM disk to speed up your PC for free

    A RAM disk is an order of magnitude faster than a traditional disk drive. We explain how to speed up your web browser and other software for free by using your PC's memory as a disk

  • How-Tos: How to fix a crashing PC

    If you're struggling with a computer that crashes, it can be tricky to work out what's causing the problem. We show you how to find out what’s gone wrong and fix it - or get it fixed.

  • 17 December 2012

  • How-Tos: Black borders on external monitor

    If you are seeing a black border around your PC content, it is likely that your graphics card thinks the screen is a TV. It's easy to solve: our Helproom Editor explains how. Updated 17 December 2012.

  • 01 November 2012

  • How-Tos: Quieten your PC for £70

    We show you how to make your PC quieter by installing new fans, soundproofing material and anti-vibration feet

  • 25 October 2012

  • How-Tos: How to watch Microsoft Windows 8 launch live

    Microsoft is preparing to launch its latest operating system so here's how to get live coverage of the Windows 8 event.

  • 17 October 2012

  • How-Tos: Using CDs and DVDs with a MacBook Air

    Reader Steven Lange loves his new MacBook Air except for one little thing. He writes:

  • How-Tos: Build a speedy Windows 8 PC for under $500

    Whenever Microsoft releases a new desktop operating system, users inevitably ponder the purchase or assembly of a new system. Although Windows 8’s controversial interface changes and obvious accommodations for mobile hardware may cause die-hard desktop users to approach the new OS with trepidation, Windows 8 offers many enhancements worth an upgrade.

  • 14 September 2012

  • How-Tos: How to supercharge your desktop with Rainmeter

    You may have heard that Windows 7 widgets and other desktop gadgets could go the way of the Dodo in Windows 8. According to Microsoft, you shouldn't even be using desktop gadgets in Windows 7 or Vista, because nefarious hackers could use them to gain control of your PC. What's a poor, lazy computer user who wants to check CPU usage and local weather at a glance supposed to do?

  • 31 August 2012

  • How-Tos: Build your own personal cloud server

    We show you how to save money by building your own personal cloud server using an old PC and the free Tonido program

  • 27 August 2012

  • How-Tos: PC is running slow and noisy

    Is your PC running slowly and making a lot of noise? It could be overheating. Our Helproom Editor explains how to deal with an overheating PC.

  • 08 August 2012

  • How-Tos: Install an extra hard disk in your PC

    Adding an extra hard disk is one of the easiest upgrades you can perform on a desktop PC. As long as you can wield a screwdriver, you'll have the job done inside half an hour.

  • How-Tos: Install an SSD in your PC

    Improve boot times and speed up your system with a solid-state drive. Orestis Bastounis shows you how to install an SSD as your Windows boot drive.

  • 09 July 2012

  • How-Tos: Should I Update My BIOS?

    Rohkai asked the Answer Line forum if a PC's BIOS, like an operating system or an antivirus, should be kept up to date.

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