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  • 21 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to share your music and photos using Twonky

    Support for Twonky servers has been included in media-sharing drives for many years. However, until recently, only Windows devices could take advantage of its likeable features. Twonky for Google Android was launched in late 2010, while support for Apple’s iOS (iPhones and iPads) was announced in February. Here, we show you how to get started with Twonky on your smartphone.

  • 15 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to use the Personal Hotspot function in iOS 4.3

    Want to use the Personal Hotspot feature included in iOS 4.3 on your iPhone 4? Macworld UK tells you which packages and plans will let you do so.

  • 12 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to secure your smartphone and tablet PC when travelling

    We've become accustomed to having ready access to the internet just about anywhere. The problem is, it's easy to forget how vulnerable that makes us to security threats. We show you what's secure and what's not, and how to make sure your smartphones and tablet PCs don't get hacked the next time you step out of the house.

  • How-Tos: How to build apps for iPhone, Android and the web

    We look at five new services for building mobile applications and web services that were unveiled at the recent DEMO Spring 2011.

  • 09 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to register Outlook so Mobile Device Center picks it up

    I used to sync my Dell Axim x50v’s emails, calendar and contacts with Outlook 2003. Having now upgraded Microsoft Office, the attempted synchronisation brings up the following error message: ‘Microsoft Outlook is no longer installed so Windows Mobile Center cannot continue to run’. I’m using Windows Mobile Device Centre 6.1, Microsoft Outlook Professional Plus 2010 32bit and, on my Dell Axim, Windows Mobile 2003 (Second Edition). Can you help me get things back to normal, please?

  • How-Tos: How to play iTunes on a Google Android device

    Got a new Google Android phone or Google Android tablets? You probably want to play all your music and video on it, but if you're an iTunes user, you'll find it's not as simple as transferring your iTunes account.

  • 13 November 2010

  • How-Tos: How to secure Google Android phones against malware and hackers

    In just over two years Google's Android operating system has become ubiquitous among smartphone users, and it's on track to become the most popular mobile operating system in the US.

  • 04 November 2010

  • How-Tos: How to dial phonecalls from your PC with a USB modem

    I used to be able to dial out to contacts whose numbers were held on Smart Address 2000 (Oakley Data Services), using a PC card modem added to my Windows XP desktop PC. I now have a Windows 7 laptop and, as far as I know, no dial-out facility, although Smart Address 2000 still runs. Is there such a thing as an external USB dial-out modem for my laptop?

  • 03 November 2010

  • How-Tos: How to take better pictures on a cameraphone

    The cameras built into today's mobile phones are far more than the gimmick they once were. We leave our digital camera at home and use a Samsung Galaxy S to take some fantastic photographs.

  • How-Tos: How to increase productivity with Google Android

    Integration with Google Mail, the ability to accommodate third-party software and a finger-friendly interface all help explain why Google Android has quickly become an immensely popular mobile operating system. We demonstrate how to set up email and organise files using the platform.

  • 09 October 2010

  • How-Tos: How to hack your Google Android phone

    Like us, you probably love your Google Android phone. However, you may also be lacking some valuable features, either because your network locked them out or Google failed to include them.

  • 29 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to make free calls from a PC or mobile phone

    Make free or low-cost calls over the internet using your PC, laptop or mobile phone. We show you how.

  • 28 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to use a BlackBerry to transfer files by Bluetooth

    You can transfer information and files between BlackBerry smartphones in countless ways, but one of the quickest and easiest methods is via Bluetooth.

  • How-Tos: How to use your BlackBerry's email flags

    The simplest way to employ the email message flags in BlackBerry OS is to assign a flag to a message you received to remind yourself of something. For example, you can flag a message from your spouse requesting that you pick up a gallon of milk on the way home from the office. And you can program your device to remind you right at 5pm to make sure you remember the grocery store stop and avoid the dog house.

  • 18 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to root a Google Android smartphone

    Despite the relative openness and flexibility of the OS, a smartphone running Google Android isn't as powerful and customisable as it could be. However, we show you how to root your handset and unlock all of its potential.

  • 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

  • 12 August 2010

  • How-Tos: How to restore an iPhone

    I've bought a number of apps for my iPhone via iTunes and the App Store. To avoid draining the battery by downloading apps directly to the handset, I'd like to connect my iPhone to my Windows XP PC using USB and transfer them over. However, when I connect the phone its icon doesn't appear on the desktop (although it does charge up). I've tried updating iTunes, restarting the PC and using a different USB port, all to no avail.

  • 12 June 2010

  • How-Tos: How to secure your mobile phone

    Smartphones have grown in popularity, and now it seems no-one can do their job properly without one. However, keeping malware off your handset is one of the biggest headaches for smartphone users. We spoke to five experts to get their top tips for securing mobile phones.

  • 01 May 2010

  • How-Tos: How to fix everything: the ultimate guide to fixing technology

    PCs, printers, smartphones, cameras, networks - your stuff will inevitably stop working. Here's how to troubleshoot and fix your most common tech issues.

  • 19 April 2010

  • How-Tos: How to: Mobile remote access

    Being able to access a friend's machine or your work PC from afar can be invaluable for fixing problems or retrieving data. Here, we demonstrate remote access using an iPhone. Sponsored by LogMeIn.

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