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  • 21 May 2012

  • How-Tos: 37 Tech Shortcuts From the Experts

    Make Your Gmail Work for You

  • 08 May 2012

  • How-Tos: Restore data from a backup

    Everyone hopes they won't suffer a hard disk crash, but it pays to know in advance how to restore files from your backup should you find yourself in that position.

  • How-Tos: How to backup your PC and laptop

    With so many computers containing your stuff, backing it all up can be a headache. Fear not, as our ultimate guide to backup will explain how to easily back up your PC and laptop. We'll help you put a proper backup strategy in place that will ensure your precious photos and documents stay safe.

  • 18 April 2012

  • How-Tos: Speed up and clean up your PC

    It’s easy to your boost PC’s performance with the right software. From removing unnecessary startup programs, defragmenting your disks and cleaning up the registry to permanently deleting unwanted files, PC Tools Performance Toolkit can help.

  • 23 March 2012

  • How-Tos: Laptop crashes in Bios

    If your laptop creashes every time it reaches the Bios, the chances are you have a heat-related issue. Let our Helproom editor explain.

  • How-Tos: Install Windows 8 Consumer Preview

    Our step-by-step guide on downloading and installing the free trial of Windows 8

  • 13 March 2012

  • How-Tos: How to Protect Your Laptop

    A laptop's portability makes it convenient--and an easy target for thieves.

  • 30 January 2012

  • How-Tos: How to fix a faulty laptop screen

    When your laptop screen breaks, here's how to understand the problem, then fix or replace the laptop screen.

  • 27 January 2012

  • How-Tos: How to stop mouse movement starting up your PC

    Recent motherboards include a feature that allows USB devices to turn on your PC. But what if this feature is enabled, and you don't want your PC to turn on every time you nudge the mouse? Our Helproom Expert explains.

  • 26 December 2011

  • How-Tos: Ten things to do with your new Mac

    Perhaps you lucked out this holiday season, and instead of unwrapping an itchy sweater or a Dunkin' Donuts gift card, you tore the wrapping paper off a brand new Mac. And perhaps this is the very first Mac that you've owned. Don't be afraid of your new computer; you're leaving behind a world of headaches, and this new Mac is your Excedrin.

  • 19 December 2011

  • How-Tos: Help! My laptop's webcam isn't working

    The webcam stopped working on a reader's laptop running Windows 7. Our Helproom Expert was happy to advise.

  • 15 December 2011

  • How-Tos: How to change the power plan in Windows 7

    Whether you're using Windows 7 on a PC or a laptop, you may think you need to make a choice between performance and battery life.

  • 29 November 2011

  • How-Tos: Macworld Guide to AppleCare

    I'm sure you've had this happen: You're buying a TV, a refrigerator, or a digital camera, and the salesperson tries to pressure you—or maybe even scare you—into paying for an extended warranty. In some cases, the expense may be justified, but in others, you're simply paying for something you'll never need.

  • 03 November 2011

  • How-Tos: How to deal with a hot laptop

    Our Helproom expert explains how to prevent a laptop overheating, and gives a reader tips on how to deal with a laptop that is running hot.

  • 31 October 2011

  • How-Tos: How to add RAM to speed up your PC

    Adding more memory to your PC is one of the most cost-effective means of boosting its performance. PC Advisor looks at how to choose the right RAM and avoid installation issues.

  • 10 October 2011

  • How-Tos: Laptop won't charge: here's how to fix it

    What to do if your laptop's battery stops charging, as explained by our Helproom Expert.

  • 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

  • How-Tos: Can my laptop use extra RAM?

    A reader attempted to upgrade the RAM in his two-year-old laptop. But his PC seemed to recognise only 2GB of the extra memory. Our Helproom Expert shows how to check how much RAM your laptop can take.

  • 28 September 2011

  • How-Tos: How to connect a second display to a Thunderbolt iMac

    How can you attach a second display or a projector to a new iMac, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air? Or a Mac mini for that matter?

  • 16 September 2011

  • How-Tos: How to charge a laptop from a car

    A reader wanted to know how to charge his Acer laptop from a narrowboat. Using his knowledge of charging from a car's cigarette lighter port, our Helproom Expert explained.

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