Latest Gadgets How-To
- 06 February 2013
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How-Tos: Tech Jargon Buster: technology terms explained - February 2013
Each month we explain technology terms in plain English. Here's our updated A-Z of technology jargon explained.
- 29 January 2013
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How-Tos: How to use London tube Wi-Fi
Here's everything you need to know about using the Wi-Fi internet at London Underground tube stations.
- 28 January 2013
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How-Tos: How to watch BlackBerry 10 launch live
Join us for live coverage of RIM's BlackBerry 10 operating system launch on 30 January.
- 22 January 2013
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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.
- 02 January 2013
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How-Tos: DVD-less Snow Leopard installation on older Mac
Reader Steven Harris is trying to do the right thing by his family, but technical barriers prevent it. He writes:
- 27 December 2012
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How-Tos: How to update an old satnav
Buying an old satellite navigation device can be a good idea, if you can update the maps which quickly become out of date. Our Helproom Editor tries to help one reader who is trying to update an old satnav.
- 24 December 2012
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How-Tos: How to transfer music and files to Android smartphones and tablets
Our step by step guide on how to transfer music and files to an Android smartphone or tablet from Windows or Mac.
- 17 December 2012
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How-Tos: How to: Energy-saving tips around the home
The best energy-saving tips to save you money and help save the planet.
- 10 December 2012
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How-Tos: Make DVDs as holiday gifts
Apple has almost entirely abandoned DVDs—remember, those shiny discs that no longer fit into many modern Macs? But despite the shift to online photo and video services, not everyone is capable of streaming media over the Internet. A DVD (and increasingly, a high-definition Blu-ray disc) is still a near-universal way to share the photos and videos as a holiday gift. Besides, friends and family members can’t unwrap a pipeline of bits and bytes.
- 29 October 2012
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How-Tos: How to watch Microsoft Windows Phone 8 launch live
Microsoft is launching Windows Phone 8 today so here's how to get live coverage of the event.
- 25 October 2012
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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.
- 23 October 2012
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How-Tos: How to watch Apple's iPad Mini launch live
Apple is set announce its iPad Mini in California today so here's how to get live coverage of the event.
- 10 October 2012
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How-Tos: Master VLC, the ultimate Windows media player for power users
Let's just rip off the Band-Aid and get the bad news out of the way: The standard version of Windows 8 won't include Windows Media Center or the ability to play DVDs by default.
- 12 September 2012
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How-Tos: How to watch Apple's iPhone 5 launch live
Apple is set announce its iPhone 5 in San Francisco later today so here's how to get live coverage of the event.
- 06 September 2012
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How-Tos: Podcasting: All you need to know
The first podcasts broadcast over the Internet more than a decade ago, and since that time much has changed. Podcasting has gone from a niche hobby for amateurs to a recording industry that's helping many entertainers make a living.
- 03 September 2012
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How-Tos: How to download and install Amazon Appstore
Here's our guide to getting the Amazon Appstore for your Android smartphone or tablet.
- 15 August 2012
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How-Tos: How to Send Web Content Straight to Your Kindle
If you're a Kindle (or Kindle app) owner and a Google Chrome user, here's good news: You can now send Web content directly to your mobile device.
- 17 July 2012
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How-Tos: How do I get Sky Now TV?
Sky has announced its Now TV internet streaming service so here’s everything you need to know about the firm’s deal.
- 05 July 2012
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How-Tos: How to set up email on an Android smartphone
Learn how to setup multiple email accounts on your Android smartphone or tablet.
- 11 June 2012
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How-Tos: How to watch Apple WWDC 2012
Apple's worldwide developer conference (WWDC) is set to kick off today at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The event will feature a keynote speech from Apple CEO, Tim Cook and you can watch live coverage right here at PC Advisor.
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Downloads
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HomeBank 4.5
Get your finances back in order with this powerful, but straightforward freebie.
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Run-Command 1.00
An extended version of the Windows Run box
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SynWrite 4.8.740
A compact but powerful source code editor and notepad replacement
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SugarSync for Android 4.0.0
Keep your files synchronized between your computer and iOS devices
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DiffImg 1.5.0
Highlight the differences between two images
