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  • 16 December 2011

  • How-Tos: Stream video from Roxio Creator to Archos TV+

    When a reader had a problem streaming video from Roxio Creator 2009 to his Archos TV+, our Helproom Expert was happy to help.

  • 13 December 2011

  • How-Tos: How to get eBooks for free

    If you've got an eReader, such as Amazon's Kindle or your using your Apple iPhone, iPad or Google Android device as eReader, the first thing you're going to want to do once you've set-up the device, is download eBooks so you can start reading.

  • 12 December 2011

  • How-Tos: How to set up an Amazon Kindle

    Amazon's Kindle and other eReaders have surged in popularity over the past few years.

  • 30 November 2011

  • How-Tos: How to reset a VTech InnoTab tablet for kids

    How to reset the VTech InnoTab to its factory settings so you can give it to someone else or sell it on eBay.

  • 29 November 2011

  • How-Tos: How to build and program a robot

    Fancy building your own robot and telling it what to do? We offer step-by-step instructions on how to go about it.

  • 18 November 2011

  • How-Tos: How to Root Your Kindle Fire

    Amazon's Android-powered Kindle Fire e-reader/tablet has arrived, which means only one thing: Eager Android enthusiasts everywhere will buy one and hack it so they can get superuser access, or "root" it. Root your Kindle Fire, and you can potentially install a custom Android ROM that lets you use your Kindle Fire as a full-featured tablet, install and use Android apps that require root privileges to add features and access your Kindle's system guts, and more. (You can even add support for the complete Android Market, but that's a separate guide.)

  • 01 November 2011

  • How-Tos: Updating a stubborn iPod touch to iOS 5

    A reader who wishes to remain anonymous is having some difficulty downloading iOS 5. He writes:

  • 17 May 2011

  • How-Tos: How to insure an iPad

    One of the biggest benefits of tablet PCs, such as Apple's iPad, is that are lightweight enough to be taken on the go. But with prices around £400, it'll be a costly mistake if you misplace, accidentally damage or are even unlucky enough to have your tablet PC stolen. This applies to any gadget for that matter, whether it's your digital camera or your smartphone. So, do you need iPad insurance? There are a number of ways to insure your gadgets giving yourself an extra layer of protection should you run into trouble.

  • 06 May 2011

  • How-Tos: Use AppleTV video caching for faster AirPlay viewing

    One of my favorite features of iOS 4.2 (and later) and the second-generation Apple TV is that if I've taken photos or video with my iPhone, I can use Apple's AirPlay technology to stream those bits of media directly from my iPhone to the Apple TV—I don't have to first sync the media to iTunes or iPhoto. This makes it easy to, for example, show my mother-in-law the video I took of my daughter's first "solo" bike ride at the park.

  • 16 February 2011

  • How-Tos: How to record phone calls to your PC

    I’m looking for a reasonably cheap way to record conversations over a digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (Dect) phone. I tried Googling for answers, but the numerous suggestions have left me bewildered. I need to be able to hook it up to the PC to transcribe conversations.

  • 25 January 2011

  • How-Tos: How to stream web content to your TV

    Push content from your PC to your TV with QWaves Quicklinks TV. We show you how.

  • 15 January 2011

  • How-Tos: How to use technology to get fit and socialise

    Moving beyond stats and graphs, a new set of gadgets, games, and apps add community and entertainment to exercise.

  • 30 December 2010

  • How-Tos: How to: 10 key technology tutorials from 2010

    PC Advisor publishes hundreds of walk-throughs and tutorials every year, and 2010 was no different. Here are the Top 10 most popular technology tutorials we wrote and published in 2010.

  • 11 December 2010

  • How-Tos: How to set up a 3D HDTV

    If you've forked out for a 3D HDTV , you're going to want to be able to show it off. Check out our guide which will take you from step one (setting up your screening room) all the way to the end (choosing what to watch).

  • 07 December 2010

  • How-Tos: How to use Annex M to increase upload speeds

    In a recent story you said Annex M could increase ADSL 2+ broadband upload speeds at the expense of download speeds. I use Slingbox to stream UK TV programmes to my daughter who lives in France, but my average upload speed of 0.37 megabits per second (Mbps) is inadequate for streaming fast-moving action, such as football. I'd be happy to sacrifice some of my 6Mbps download speed to improve quality at her end. How can I do this?

  • 28 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to use your BlackBerry as a Bluetooth modem

    Using your RIM BlackBerry as a tethered modem for your laptop can help avoid pesky hotel, cafe and airport hot spots and save a stack of cash. But in this wireless world, who wants to be "tethered?" Follow these steps to cut the wire and use your BlackBerry as a Bluetooth modem.

  • 18 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to use an Apple iPad for business

    Are you considering using the Apple iPad in business? Here's what you need to keep in mind.

  • 07 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to: Stream photos to a digital frame

    We demonstrate how to stream your favourite snaps from a camera, your Facebook profile or an online photo-sharing site to a compatible digital photo frame.

  • 06 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to update firmware on PCs and peripherals

    Firmware revisions can make your old equipment run faster and crash less often. Find out how to give your hardware software enhancements and new features

  • 02 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to take HD video on the iPod touch

    We show you how to make and take HD video on the iPod touch.

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