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  • 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.

  • 10 May 2013

  • How-Tos: Windows 8 playlists

    In Windows 8 you can use the Windows Media Player and Music apps to keep all of your tracks in order

  • 09 May 2013

  • How-Tos: Tech Jargon Buster

    Each month we explain technology terms in plain English. Here's our updated A-Z of technology jargon explained.

  • 06 May 2013

  • How-Tos: Boot into Media Center on Windows 8

    Here's how to make your Windows 8 PC or laptop boot directly into Media Center.

  • 23 April 2013

  • How-Tos: How to minimize noise in digital photos

    In the days before digital photography, seemingly every corner store had rack upon rack of film on display. Each roll of film was marked with a speed--measured in ISO--such as 100, 200, or 400. Higher-speed film was handy for low-light photography, but it had a serious disadvantage: grain.

  • How-Tos: The 21 worst tech habits--and how to break them

    You bite your nails. Your house is a sty. You never signal before changing lanes, and when you finally reach your destination, you're 30 minutes late.

  • 21 April 2013

  • How-Tos: Shoot now, focus later: Change the focus after you take a photo

    The line separating reality and science fiction continues to blur. Whereas 40 years ago, cameras that focused themselves were unfathomable, auto-focus lenses have been a routine part of photography since the 1980s. Fast forward to today, and you can purchase the Lytro camera, which does away with the idea of focusing entirely: You can change the focus of Lytro photos after they're taken. The coolest part? I'm going to tell you how to simulate Lytro photos with the camera you already own.

  • 13 April 2013

  • How-Tos: What are your rights as a photographer?

    You probably don't think about the legality of taking photos very much, but it's more important than ever to be aware of your rights and responsibilities as a photographer--even if you aren't shooting covers for Time magazine. It's certainly true that the U.S. Constitution recognizes a formidable array of rights and freedoms; but when it comes to taking photos, in a lot of situations your rights aren't so clear-cut.

  • 12 April 2013

  • How-Tos: How to improve smartphone battery life: 10 tips and tricks

    Fed up with those low battery warning on your smartphone? We offer some simple tips and tricks you can use to eek out extra hours of use, including dimming the screen plus some other nuggets you probably don't know about. UPDATED: 12th April 2013

  • 12 March 2013

  • How-Tos: How to fix a laptop with a blurry screen

    If your laptop has a blurry screen there is a very good change that you can fix it within a matter of minutes. Here's how to fix a laptop with a blurry screen.

  • 22 February 2013

  • How-Tos: Publish an eBook with images and protect your copyright

    Our Helproom Editor explains how to publish an eBook, and how to make sure your digital book's content is not pirated.

  • 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: Prevent WinRAR automatically taking control of ISO files

    When you download an ISO file you may find that it is compressed into a .RAR file: this allows you to access individual files within an ISO, but may not suit your purposes. Our Helproom Editor explains how to stop WinRAR automatically taking control of ISO files.

  • 31 January 2013

  • How-Tos: Do I need a TV Licence?

    With so many bills to pay and so little cash to go round, the £145.50 annual requirement for a TV Licence is by some people purposely overlooked. But this small saving can later cost you dearly: watching live TV without a valid licence is a criminal offence. So how can you save money on your TV Licence, and in what circumstances is one even required?

  • How-Tos: How to monitor and manage your PC from any smartphone or tablet

    It's 2013, and computing has entered a new age of mobility. If you're still wasting time trudging over to your PCs to perform routine maintenance, check for software updates, and power down every night, you haven't gotten with the program.

  • 29 January 2013

  • How-Tos: Play TV recordings from USB stick via HDMI

    How you can play via your TV's HDMI port TV programmes recorded on to a USB flash drive.

  • 23 January 2013

  • How-Tos: How to record YouView TV shows from your smartphone or tablet

    Disaster! You've run out of the house forgetting to set your YouView box to record EastEnders. Fortunately, you can still record it using the free YouView app for your iPhone.

  • 22 January 2013

  • How-Tos: Control your TV with your smartphone, tablet

    Using your smartphone or tablet to control your Tivo box is easy and offers a lot of flexibility in recording shows and channel surfing.

  • How-Tos: How to get your Sky remote to control your TVs volume

    How to pair your new Sky remote control with your TV. It's easy but a bit convoluted.

  • 16 January 2013

  • How-Tos: Remains of the Day: The boys of summer

    It may be the summer of the iPhone 5S; Apple's considering dropping into China; and an old friend of Apple's has some advice for Tim Cook. The remainders for Tuesday, January 15, 2013 love for you will still be strong.

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