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- 23 January 2009
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Video: Windows 7 guide, part 7: networking features
A guide to the new networking features in Windows 7, from PC Advisor's sister title Infoworld. More Windows 7 coverage from Infoworld: Windows 7 beta benchmark testsSorting through the latest Windows 7 benchmark resultsEarly look: Windows 7 trumps VistaWindows 7 vs Vista and XP on mulicore PCs
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Video: Windows 7 guide, part 6: display and device improvements
A review of Windows 7's display and device improvements, from PC Advisor's sister title Infoworld. More Windows 7 coverage from Infoworld: Windows 7 beta benchmark testsSorting through the latest Windows 7 benchmark resultsEarly look: Windows 7 trumps VistaWindows 7 vs Vista and XP on mulicore PCs
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Video: Windows 7 guide, part 5: Action Center and UAC
A close look at Windows 7's Action Center and UAC settings, from PC Advisor's sister title Infoworld. More Windows 7 coverage from Infoworld: Windows 7 beta benchmark testsSorting through the latest Windows 7 benchmark resultsEarly look: Windows 7 trumps VistaWindows 7 vs Vista and XP on mulicore PCs
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Video: Windows 7 guide, part 4: application enhancements
A guide to Windows 7's application enhancements, from PC Advisor's sister title Infoworld. More Windows 7 coverage from Infoworld: Windows 7 beta benchmark testsSorting through the latest Windows 7 benchmark resultsEarly look: Windows 7 trumps VistaWindows 7 vs Vista and XP on mulicore PCs
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Video: Windows 7 guide, part 3: Superbar and Aero features
A pithy, informative guide to Windows 7's new Superbar and Aero features, from PC Advisor's sister title Infoworld. More Windows 7 coverage from Infoworld: Windows 7 beta benchmark testsSorting through the latest Windows 7 benchmark resultsEarly look: Windows 7 trumps VistaWindows 7 vs Vista and XP on mulicore PCs
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Video: Windows 7 guide, part 2: new desktop features
A hands-on guide to Windows 7's new desktop features, from PC Advisor's sister title Infoworld. More Windows 7 coverage from Infoworld: Windows 7 beta benchmark testsSorting through the latest Windows 7 benchmark resultsEarly look: Windows 7 trumps VistaWindows 7 vs Vista and XP on mulicore PCs
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Video: Windows 7 guide, part 1: installation
A unique guide to installing Windows 7 from PC Advisor's sister title Infoworld. More Windows 7 coverage from Infoworld: Windows 7 beta benchmark testsSorting through the latest Windows 7 benchmark resultsEarly look: Windows 7 trumps VistaWindows 7 vs Vista and XP on mulicore PCs
- 07 January 2009
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How-Tos: How to watch live digital TV on your PC
These days, we expect choice – even at the expense of content quality. But a Freeview box or a new TV aren’t your only options for obtaining telly heaven – and the analogue signal could soon be switched off in your area. TV tuner cards that plug into your PC are available from as little as £30 including VAT.
- 30 December 2008
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How-Tos: How to reinstall Windows XP & Vista
Maybe your PC won't boot. Or it could be infected with some kind of persistent malware. Perhaps Windows puts up a Blue Screen of Death every time you type the word 'aardvark'.
- 06 December 2008
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How-Tos: How to overclock your PC in 10 minutes
With a little bit of effort, you may be able to ratchet up your system's speed by 10 percent or more.
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How-Tos: How to boost your PC for gaming
Making your PC more suitable for playing games doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. PC Advisor shows you how to use a games controller on your Windows PC, and boost the capacity of your Microsoft Xbox 360.
- 08 November 2008
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How-Tos: How to complete the five scariest PC upgrades
These five upgrades are a little risky and time-consuming, but if you're up for a challenge, you could end up with the coolest PC on your street.
- 17 September 2008
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How-Tos: How to protect your laptop and data from thieves
As various civil servants know only too well, thousands of laptops are lost and stolen each year. Here, we'll show you how to enhance your chances of being reunited with a nicked notebook, and how to limit the damage by securing your data.
- 03 August 2008
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Video: How to boost Windows Vista
Speed up Vista's responsiveness. If you're tired of Windows Vista's sluggish performance, watch this.
- 02 August 2008
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Video: How to start up your PC faster
Get your machine up and running faster with our tips and quick fixes.
- 01 August 2008
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Video: How to instantly shut down your PC
Get your XP and Vista PC to power down faster. Are you tired of clicking relentlessly to get your PC to shut down? Follow these keyboard shortcuts and power options tips to instantly shut down your Windows machine.
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Video: How to maintain your PC
Heat, moisture, dirt, static, and fragile electronics are only some of the many PC dangers that we teach you how to handle in this how-to video.
- 07 July 2008
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How-Tos: How to locate the source of an email
There are many aspects to web security. You can hardly move for apps that automate online protection and safeguard your identity, for instance. But one area that gets less attention is IP-address tracing.
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How-Tos: How to print true colours
It isn’t until you’ve tested several printers that you realise just how much the quality of output can vary from model to model. But a more striking discrepancy is the one commonly noted between the colours onscreen and those that are printed.
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How-Tos: How to use Fix-It Utilities 7.0 Express
Utility packages can be used for a variety of system-maintenance tasks. They speed up your PC by cleaning out the rubbish that hogs memory and disk space, and improve efficiency by tidying the Registry, thus reducing the time that your system spends searching through files to locate the one it needs.
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