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  • 11 April 2012

  • How-Tos: Draw Something tips and tricks

    Whether you've just discovered Draw Something or have been playing since day one, you're probably wishing you could draw better pictures for your friends. We're on hand to help with our tips and tricks.

  • 14 December 2011

  • How-Tos: Can a Gamepad Beat a Keyboard and Mouse?

    Keyboard and mouse, or console gamepad? That question has plagued first-person-shooter enthusiasts since time immemorial--or at least, since consoles started supplanting the PC as a viable choice for first-person shooters. Since Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will support cross-platform multiplayer in the PlayStation 3 and PC versions, we decided to see whether a keyboard and mouse would give us an unfair edge over controller FPS players by using the Hori Tactical Assault Commander 3. You might not be surprised to learn that we personally prefer our keyboards and mice--but we didn't quite agree on how a keyboard-and-mouse combo would fare against a controller in a cross-platform scenario.

  • 12 October 2011

  • How-Tos: How to build a compact gaming PC

    We show you how to construct a space-saving gaming PC including an nVidia GTX 570 graphics card for unbeatable performance. UPDATED: 23rd Feb 2012

  • 03 October 2011

  • How-Tos: How to program software

    We introduce you to the secrets of computer programming and show you how to create PC programs from scratch

  • 26 August 2011

  • How-Tos: How to play your Xbox 360/Playstation 3 through a laptop screen.

    It's annoying isn't it? You can watch DVDs and play PC games on your laptop and the picture quality is great, but there is no quick and easy way to play connect your games console to your laptop and play with it using your laptop screen.

  • 02 August 2011

  • How-Tos: How to upgrade your PC's graphics card

    We explain how to install a new graphics card to get maximum gaming power from your desktop PC.

  • 27 June 2011

  • How-Tos: How to upgrade an old PC to play 3D games

    Upgrading an older PC with RAM, OS and graphics updates to play 3D games is fraught with difficulty. But with our simple guidance you should have no problems.

  • 27 April 2011

  • How-Tos: How to deal with the PlayStation Network hack

    Sony has warned that hackers may have obtained PSN users' personal details, potentially including credit card information. How can you tell if you've been affected, and what should you do now?

  • 29 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to upgrade an old PC for gaming

    I recently got a new laptop and still have my old desktop PC. What would I need to do to turn it into a gaming computer?

  • 15 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to protect your data when registering online

    I’d like to play computer games such as Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter 5, but many require you to set up an online account with the vendor, rather than key in a licence code. I’m reluctant to hand over my details, and I have no interest in being able to download games or play in multiplayer mode online. Can I get around this?

  • 25 January 2011

  • How-Tos: How to play classic games on your PC

    We explain how to use a software emulator to maximise gameplay, turning your current Windows 7 computer into a classic arcade machine. You can enjoy Frogger, Yie Ar Kung-Fu and other great games of old.

  • 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.

  • 02 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to use Game Center on the iPod touch

    New iPod touch features explained

  • 27 March 2010

  • How-Tos: How to optimise your graphics card for gaming

    Tweaking the settings on your graphics card can do a lot to improve play during gaming. We've put together some guidelines for obtaining good image quality, as well as for finding the right blend of quality and performance, when tweaking the settings.

  • 06 December 2008

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 03 November 2007

  • How-Tos: How to get the best FREE software, music and games

    Over the past decade, free software has become part of the mainstream computing experience. In part, this is down to the open-source movement, which has moved from the realm of the bedroom hobbyist to the everyday computer user.