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  • 15 May 2010

  • How-Tos: How to set up a home network

    A home network is a must-have in the modern house. However, it's never as simple as merely connecting device A to device B.

  • 11 May 2010

  • How-Tos: How to secure your network to beat copyright fines

    With the government cracking down on illegal filesharing, PC Advisor explains why securing your wireless network can help you avoid a £500 fine.

  • 19 April 2010

  • How-Tos: How to solve email format problems

    When I try to send an email I get the error: ‘Message not sent. Please check all email addresses. Looks like one of them may not be formatted correctly'.

  • 17 April 2010

  • How-Tos: How to surf safely when using public Wi-Fi

    Public Wi-Fi hotspots are brilliant for ensuring you can check your email and surf the web while on the go. However, using public wireless internet can also leave you wide open to attack. We show you the proper precautions you'll need to take to ensure you're not inviting your coffee colleagues to partake in confidential information.

  • How-Tos: How to make your Facebook profile more professional

    Believe it or not, Facebook's more than just a bit of fun. Sure, it's a way to stay in touch with friends, laugh at drunken photos and maybe waste some time playing games. However, there are other applications can add a hint of professionalism to your profile. Here's our four favourite.

  • 16 April 2010

  • How-Tos: How to limit the effects of the Errorfix malware

    I have a problem with Errorfix, a malicious program that was attached to a perfectly respectable download. BullGuard eradicated one virus and later scans have given the all-clear. However, when I try to install programs such as Adobe Flash, I get a warning that there’s either a malicious add-on or a malfunction, and in order to protect the PC the program has been closed.

  • 13 April 2010

  • How-Tos: How to update software on a dialup connection

    I bought a new PC and upgraded its operating system (OS) to Windows 7. I'm keen to continue using the McAfee antivirus software that was preinstalled, but its update download process stalls at 53 percent.

  • 25 March 2010

  • How-Tos: How to: Protect your Facebook privacy

    Whether you’re a committed telly addict, a tabloid aficionado or a web surfer extraordinaire, every couple of days seems to bring another security scare. Here, we show you how to protect your privacy in Facebook.

  • 23 March 2010

  • How-Tos: How to permanently delete cookies from your PC

    QUESTION Can you tell me how to permanently delete cookies from my PC? A day after I think I've done it, they're always back again.

  • 20 March 2010

  • How-Tos: How to survive the five worst technology disasters

    From banks to hospitals to the systems that keep the juice flowing to our homes, we are almost entirely dependent on technology. We look at the effect of the five worst 'tech doomsday' scenarios, such as the entire net collapsing, would have on our lives.

  • 12 March 2010

  • How-Tos: How to use Facebook safely

    Online data thieves will jump at the chance to harvest even the most innocuous personal information. PC Advisor demonstrates how to tighten up Facebook security.

  • 22 February 2010

  • How-Tos: How to: Enjoy online video offline

    It’s not all clips of burping babies and snoozing grannies: YouTube offers some real gems, too. Using RealPlayer, you can download your favourite clips for offline viewing and even convert them to a format compatible with your portable player.

  • 20 February 2010

  • How-Tos: How to utilise user reviews and grab a bargain

    User reviews can offer valuable insight into a product's real value after the sale. But many review sites also contain write-ups by fanboys, axe-grinders, and even a few shills. How do you know which reviews to trust?

  • 19 February 2010

  • How-Tos: How to: Get fit and financially sorted

    Online services can help you budget your money better and keep a check on your fitness plan. We show you how to get fit and financially sorted.

  • 12 February 2010

  • How-Tos: How to find love online this Valentine's

    Techies aren't known for their romantic prowess. When it comes to matters of the heart, do net addicts stand a chance at wooing their true love?

  • 10 February 2010

  • How-Tos: How to get Google Buzz now

    Like most web users, you probably want join Google's social network, Buzz, as soon as possible.

  • 06 February 2010

  • How-Tos: How to get great technical support

    No one likes talking to tech support. Use our tips to help get your problem fixed - and maybe receive a little something extra, as well.

  • How-Tos: How to stream your social life on a smartphone

    Even a social-networking addict can get tired of Twitter or fed up with Facebook on a smartphone. Tie your networks together with these aggregator apps.

  • 21 January 2010

  • How-Tos: How to use Internet Explorer safely

    It won't take more than a few minutes to close a security hole in Internet Explorer that allowed attacks against Google. We show you how.

  • 22 December 2009

  • How-Tos: How to: Set up a website

    The economic woes of the past 18 months have been cruel to many people, but the making of others. With the recession coming to an end and a bright new decade ahead, there's no better time to set up a professional-looking website and rake in the cash.

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