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  • 30 July 2012

  • How-Tos: Easy Ways to Clear Space on Your Laptop's Hard Drive

    It's all too easy to run out of disk space.

  • 25 July 2012

  • How-Tos: PC startup won't proceed further than the Bios screen

    If your PC or laptop won't boot beyond the Bios screen, and you recently cleaned it inside, the culprit is likely to be a dislodged component. Our Helproom Editor explains how to solve the problem, and how to find out your Windows install product key.

  • 17 July 2012

  • How-Tos: How to Turn Your Laptop Into a Typewriter

    Writing requires focus: You need to sit down with your thoughts and just plow through your work. Regrettably, a modern computer isn't that great for focusing on something as mundane as text. A word processor surrounds your text with so many flashy buttons and toolbars that you might sometimes feel as if the words you're trying to write belong in the backseat. Then there's the matter of chat pop-ups, email dings, Twitter chirps, and the entire panoply of modern distractions that conspire to steal your focus.

  • 13 July 2012

  • How-Tos: How To Replace Your Laptop Keyboard

    If your laptop keys are sticky, or some of them are missing, or the keyboard isn't working at all, you can usually replace the entire keyboard yourself for between $20 and $60. The operation isn't as hard as you might think, and performing it has the advantage that you don't have to remove and replace each key individually. Though every laptop is different, removing your laptop's keyboard usually involves simply unsnapping a cover, removing a few screws, and disconnecting a cable.

  • 02 July 2012

  • How-Tos: How to watch the London 2012 Olympic Games online

    The London 2012 Olympic Games is under way, running until 12 August. As the home broadcaster of the sporting action in the UK, the BBC has pledged to broadcast a staggering 5,000 hours of coverage, utilising all its digital channels. With all that content on offer, you won't want to miss out. Here's how to catch up on-demand or watch live online the London 2012 Olympic Games.

  • 28 June 2012

  • How-Tos: How to watch Wimbledon online

    The Wimbledon tennis championships run from 25 June to 8 July 2012. With many of us at work during their transmission, here's how you can sneak a bit of streaming action into your lunchbreak and catch the latest games online, live or on-demand.

  • 27 June 2012

  • How-Tos: How to upgrade your laptop hard disk to an SSD

    Swap out the old hard disk in your laptop for a speedy SSD and you'll get more than quicker boot times. Your data will be safer, your laptop will be quieter and you might even see longer battery life. Priced have dropped massively in the last couple of years: now's the time to upgrade.

  • 20 June 2012

  • How-Tos: 10 ways to secure a new PC or laptop

    The joy of owning a new PC can easily turn to heartache should it be compromised by malware or a scam. Here's how to keep a new PC or laptop safe.

  • 14 June 2012

  • How-Tos: Upgrade laptop graphics card

    Can you upgrade the graphics sub-system in a laptop?

  • 11 June 2012

  • 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.

  • 07 June 2012

  • How-Tos: How to remotely access a Windows 8 PC

    If you're the family tech expert, you probably tire of travelling up and down the country to troubleshoot one faulty PC or another. Microsoft's brand-new Windows 8 operating system isn't about to make your life any easier, but the Soluto remote-access utility can. We show you how to diagnose and fix a Windows 8 computer from afar.

  • 01 June 2012

  • How-Tos: How to watch Euro 2012 online

    The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, aka Euro 2012, kicks off on Friday 8 June and runs until 1 July. Hosted by Poland and Ukraine, UK football fans will be able to get their football fix free through the BBC and ITV. Here, we show you how to watch Euro 2012 online, live or on-demand.

  • 30 May 2012

  • How-Tos: How to personalise a Windows 8 PC

    Here's how you can give a more personal touch to your Windows 8 PC or laptop, using the Windows 8 PC settings.

  • 21 May 2012

  • How-Tos: 37 Tech Shortcuts From the Experts

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  • 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.

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