Latest Desktop PCs How-To

• 12 June 2013

• How-Tos: How to remotely access a Windows laptop

  With Remote Desktop you can access and use any PC on your network, even when you’re not at home

• 31 May 2013

• How-Tos: Watch Freeview/TV on a laptop or PC

  Watching Freeview/TV on your laptop or PC is easier than you might think. Here's where we show you how to watch Freeview/TV on your laptop or PC.

• 29 May 2013

• How-Tos: Sync Windows 8 laptops

  In Windows 8 the process of making sure your PCs are always in step with one another has been radically streamlined and simplified

• 17 May 2013

• How-Tos: Get Adobe Flash Player for Windows 8

  If you have a Windows 8 then you might want Flash Player to fully appreciate some websites on the internet. Here's how to get Adobe Flash Player for Windows 8.

• 08 May 2013

• How-Tos: How to set up a new PC

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

• 30 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to find out your IP address on Windows

  Our step by step guide on how to find out your PC or laptop's IP address in Windows.

• 29 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to change your PC name in Windows

  A step by step guide on how to rename your Windows PC, laptop or tablet.

• 25 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to wipe a Mac: erase your Mac's hard drive

  We explain how to wipe a Mac's hard drive, and then reinstall OS X.

• 23 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to get the Start menu back in Windows 8: install the slick, free Pokki

  Pokki is one of the best free replacement start menus for Windows 8 users. Here's how to install and use it.

• 22 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to remove HomeGroup icon from the Windows 8 desktop

  If you like to keep your Windows desktop neat and tidy, you may not want the HomeGroup networking icon to be shown on your Windows 8 desktop. Here's how to remove it.

• 19 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to refresh and reset Windows 8: give your PC a free speed boost

  If your Windows 8 PC isn't running well you can try the new Refresh feature which cleans up Windows without touching your documents, music, photos and videos. For a proper cleanout and format, you can use the Reset option. Here's how to use Windows 8 Refresh & Reset

• 17 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to use Synergy to control multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse

  Instead of buying a KVM, we explain how you can control several computers, even with different operating systems, from one keyboard and mouse using the free Synergy software

• 15 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to delete or remove Windows 8 apps for PC, laptop and tablet

  If you're running Windows 8 then you'll have no doubt tried out a few Modern UI apps. Not all of them are worth keeping so here's how to delete Windows 8 apps you don't like.

• 05 April 2013

• How-Tos: Give computer mouse the correct level of accuracy; laser mouse or optical mouse?

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to ensure your PC or laptop's mouse has the correct level of accuracy.

• How-Tos: How to retrieve VPN settings from an old PC or laptop to make your new PC work for you

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to get back all the VPN settings you had on your old PC or laptop.

• How-Tos: What monitor cable should I use? Connecting PC to monitor

  Our Helproom Editor offers advice to those people who are looking to connect their PC or Mac to a display.

• 01 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to install a new CPU cooler – step by step

  If your PC quite literally never fails to make itself heard, you might want to take a look at the usual suspect for persistent fan noise: Your CPU cooler. Here's a detailed, visual guide on how to replace it with something better.

• 28 February 2013

• How-Tos: Problems with PC? Here's how to check your power supply

  If your PC or laptop has been behaving erratically, it might be your PC's PSU. This handy tip from PC Advisor reader Andy Scott explains how to check your PC's power supply, and find out what's wrong with your PC.

• How-Tos: How to create rescue discs to fix a broken computer

  If your PC is infected with malware such as a virus, or won’t boot because Windows files are corrupted, what can you do? We explain how rescue discs can help

• 27 February 2013

• How-Tos: How to add USB 3.0 to a PC

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to add a USB 3.0 port to your PC.

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