Latest Peripherals How-To
- 21 August 2013
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How-Tos: Fix colour balance on old display
We explain how to improve the colour balance on an older CRT display.
- 12 August 2013
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How-Tos: Get a truly wireless PC
Get a truly wireless PC, printer, mouse and keyboard.
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How-Tos: Monitor splitting problem
We fix problems experienced when using a monitor splitting cable to use two monitors when your PC has only a single display output.
- 03 July 2013
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How-Tos: Add a touchscreen monitor to your Windows 8 PC
Running at a full HD resolution of 1920 x1080 the Dell S2340T is pin sharp and offers superb colour accuracy
- 02 July 2013
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How-Tos: Use your laptop as a second monitor
With AirDisplay you can use your laptop as a second monitor over your computer network
- 17 June 2013
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How-Tos: How to fix Web pages that print too small
Reader Tammy wrote in with this hassle:
- 29 May 2013
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How-Tos: Grab bag: Missing surround sound, a lost Mac, and more
As you can imagine, I get questions. Lots of questions. And many times the answers to those questions are shorter than the queries themselves, making them poor fodder for a readership that feels cheated by anything less that bushel-loads of consonants and vowels by the peck. And so I horde these questions and, once enough have accumulated, drop them with a thump. Like so:
- 17 May 2013
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How-Tos: 8 essential features you need in a business router
A router is the heart of your network, so it deserves to be chosen carefully. Any router will share your Internet connection amongst your computers and other networkable devices (smartphones, tablets, and so on), but better models provide features that will enhance your network and its performance. Whether you're seeking a business- or consumer-class router, here are the eight most essential features to look for.
- 09 May 2013
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How-Tos: Set correct font size for display
We explain how to make sure text displays at the best possible size on your monitor screen, regardless of how big that screen is.
- 08 May 2013
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How-Tos: How to add multiple displays to a laptop
Most modern laptops come with the means of adding an external monitor or projector. Here's how it works
- 26 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to make Windows 8 Modern UI look good on a large display
Windows 8's Modern UI can look great, but those live tiles can be a little too big on a large monitor. Here's how to make Windows 8 look good on a big monitor.
- 05 April 2013
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How-Tos: Give computer mouse the correct level of accuracy; laser mouse or optical mouse?
Our Helproom Editor explains how to ensure your PC or laptop's mouse has the correct level of accuracy.
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How-Tos: What monitor cable should I use? Connecting PC to monitor
Our Helproom Editor offers advice to those people who are looking to connect their PC or Mac to a display.
- 29 March 2013
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How-Tos: Monitor connection problem: Connect DisplayPort to DVI with Dual-Link DVI
Our Helproom Editor explains how to connect a DisplayPort output to a DVI monitor input via an adaptor, supporting Dual-Link DVI.
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How-Tos: How to add USB 3.0 to a mini PC
Our Helproom Editor advises how to add USB 3.0 to a mini PC.
- 25 March 2013
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How-Tos: How to troubleshoot unrecognized USB sticks
Almost every PC user has probably been in a situation where they needed to copy files on an USB stick for quick transport, only to be stopped dead in their tracks by the plain lack of the latter in the Explorer. But why does Windows fail to recognize USB sticks? Here's how you can solve the problem.
- 22 February 2013
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How-Tos: 'OSD is now locked' message on monitor
If your monitor keeps displaying the message 'OSD is now locked' or 'OSD is now unlocked' it is likely you have an internal hardware problem, a software problem or just a sticky button. Our Helproom Editor can assist.
- 17 January 2013
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How-Tos: Answer Line: I've got a dead key on my keyboard
Vaibhav Jadhav's keyboard won't type the letter T.
- 02 January 2013
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How-Tos: DVD-less Snow Leopard installation on older Mac
Reader Steven Harris is trying to do the right thing by his family, but technical barriers prevent it. He writes:
- 28 December 2012
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How-Tos: Washed-out graphics when using HDMI with PC display
If you find that picture quality is reduced when you connect your display to your PC via HDMI rather than DVI, our Helproom Editor can help.
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HTC One review: is this the best high-end Android smartphone?
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HTC One vs iPhone 5 comparison review
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HTC One review: is this the best high-end Android smartphone?
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Downloads
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Z-VSSCopy 1.7.0.9
Create, browse and manage your Windows shadow copies
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ClipboardFusion 3.0 Free
Automatically remove clipboard formatting
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Coast by Opera 1.02
Could this represent the future of browsing on your tablet?
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SendMessage 1.1.4 (64-bit)
Control applications from shortcuts or the command line
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SendMessage 1.1.4 (32-bit)
Control applications from shortcuts or the command line



