Latest PC Upgrades How-To

21 August 2013
How-Tos: How to check your CPU temperature

We explain how to use the free SpeedFan utility to check your CPU temperature, as well as other temperatures in your PC and monitor fan speeds.
20 August 2013
How-Tos: Should I boost my PC's memory?

Will more RAM speed up your PC? We explain how to boost your PC's speed by increasing the installed memory.
16 August 2013
How-Tos: Fix power surge damage to PC

How to check your PC for damage after a power surge. How to fix your PC after a power surge.
01 August 2013
How-Tos: How to slave a SATA drive

Want to add storage to your PC using a second SATA hard drive, or install a new SSD and make your old SATA drive the 'slave'? We explain everything you need to know.
31 July 2013
How-Tos: How to speed up a computer

We show you how to speed up a PC or speed up a laptop. Free software tweaks to speed up Windows, and the best hardware upgrades to boost your PC or laptop.
03 July 2013
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
12 June 2013
How-Tos: Connect Bluetooth keyboard to Android

It's a question we've been asked several times: can you use a PC Bluetooth keyboard on an Android smartphone or tablet? Here we show you how to use a Bluetooth keyboard with Android.
01 April 2013
How-Tos: How to install a new CPU cooler – step by step

If your PC quite literally never fails to make itself heard, you might want to take a look at the usual suspect for persistent fan noise: Your CPU cooler. Here's a detailed, visual guide on how to replace it with something better.
20 March 2013
How-Tos: Speed up your PC with an SSD – and the right tweaks

If you are still using a conventional hard drive, there has never been a better time to upgrade. Prices for SSDs have finally dropped to under £1 per Gigabyte, making them one of the best hardware investments at your disposal. In this How-To, we'll tell you how to prepare and what to keep in mind for the upgrade to an SSD.
How-Tos: How to install a Windows 8 upgrade on an empty hard drive

If you have bought the Windows 8 upgrade, you will need at least Windows XP to apply it. What seems like a small nuisance at first, can quickly get bothersome and time-consuming if you tend to reinstall Windows at a regular basis. Here’s how you can install the upgrade without any previous versions whatsoever.
28 February 2013
How-Tos: How to check for bad RAM modules in your PC

If you have become the victim of unprovoked bluescreens and frequent system crashes as of lately, you might want to have a look at your RAM. We'll show you how you can thoroughly test it with specialised tools.
How-Tos: Problems with PC? Here's how to check your power supply

If your PC or laptop has been behaving erratically, it might be your PC's PSU. This handy tip from PC Advisor reader Andy Scott explains how to check your PC's power supply, and find out what's wrong with your PC.
27 February 2013
How-Tos: How to add USB 3.0 to a PC

Our Helproom Editor explains how to add a USB 3.0 port to your PC.
How-Tos: Replace PC's fan without having to buy new cooler

Our Helproom Editor explains what to do if a fan in your PC starts making a lot of noise.
26 February 2013
How-Tos: How to update your BIOS in ten steps

Updating your BIOS can prove to be a tricky and dangerous endeavour – at least without proper help. We’ll lend you a hand and show you how to update your PC’s BIOS safely in ten easy steps.
01 November 2012
How-Tos: Quieten your PC for £70

We show you how to make your PC quieter by installing new fans, soundproofing material and anti-vibration feet
25 October 2012
How-Tos: How to watch Microsoft Windows 8 launch live

Microsoft is preparing to launch its latest operating system so here's how to get live coverage of the Windows 8 event.
23 August 2012
How-Tos: Problem with hard drive in new PC case

When a reader moved his PC to a new chassis, everything seemed to be fine. Then he started receiving hard drive error messages. Our Helproom Editor suggested checking the SATA cables and connectors, as well checking the motherboard.
30 July 2012
How-Tos: Problem with hard drive enclosure

Our Helproom Editor explains how to spot problems when putting an old hard drive into a new caddy to make an external hard disk.
23 July 2012
How-Tos: Fix a noisy graphics card

If your PC or laptop's graphics card is making a lot of noise, it may be bad news for the card, or just part of it. Our Helproom Editor explains how to repair a graphics card, and why it may be worth simply replacing it.

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