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  • How-Tos: How to improve your web-browsing experience

    It’s hard to imagine a world before the advent of the internet - but that doesn't mean it's perfect.

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    Computer animation has brought an astonishing level of realism to the big and small screens.

  • How-Tos: How to install and configure NetTrooper

    The widespread use of wireless to connect multiple home PCs to the internet is a blessing for convenience, but can be a nightmare in terms of security. Here, we look at how to auto secure your home network.

  • How-Tos: How to create a blog using Windows Live Writer

    Bloggers range from experts in their chosen field to loonies benefiting from the free mouthpiece a blog provides. While we can't turn you into a professional journalist, we can offer you a truly simple way to create a rich blog in the form of Windows Live Writer.

  • How-Tos: How to troubleshoot USB devices

    So simple to use and yet so complicated when they fail, USB drives can send even the most calm among us potty. Here, we demonstrate how to banish those USB blues.

  • How-Tos: How to transfer files wirelessly between BlackBerries

    If you use your Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry's Bluetooth wireless connectivity, it's probably to connect to a hands-free headset or ear piece so you can drive or take notes during conversations, or a set of earphones to beam your latest tunes from your device sans wires.

  • How-Tos: How to spot, and stop a spy stealing your data

    Corporate espionage is a bigger concern than most of us think. In the US alone, as much as £150bn a year is lost to hacking, cracking, physical security breaches and other criminal activity. Here's our round-up of steps you can take to make sure its much harder for spies to do any damage.

  • How-Tos: How to give remote assistance using CrossLoop

    Do friends and family members assume you know everything there is to know about technology? Do they expect you to sort out all their PC problems? We thought so.

  • How-Tos: How to share files using CrossLoop

    Whether you've left an important file at home and need to access it from the office, or you simply want to show off your holiday snaps without leaving the house, there's more to remote access software than troubleshooting problem PCs.

  • How-Tos: How to make a Windows XP 'slipdisc'

    Installing Windows XP is a miserable experience. Fact. But there is a solution.

  • How-Tos: How to build your own Wikipedia

    A funny thing happened on the way to Web 2.0: wikis went to work. Businesses are turning to wikis to cut time from projects, remain competitive and improve their processes.

  • How-Tos: How to transfer data and settings between PCs

    Windows XP users have put up an almost heroic level of resistance to Vista, but a large percentage of PC owners will end up moving to Microsoft’s latest operating system (OS) in the end.

  • How-Tos: How to stop your laptop being stolen

    PC Advisor's ultimate guide to laptop-theft prevention, full of smart, simple ways to secure your portable PC, and return it if it gets lost.

  • How-Tos: How to save money today, online and in store

    Everyone knows you can save cash by shopping on the internet - but bricks-and-mortar firms are fighting back with unmissable deals of their own. PC Advisor weighs up your options. Here's how to save money today.

  • How-Tos: How to use your mobile phone as a modem

    Lots of mobile phones can function as a modem for connecting laptops and PCs to the internet. All you need is a phone with modem circuitry enabled, a wireless data-access plan that supports using the phone as a modem, and appropriate software for your computer.

  • How-Tos: How to find the right backup for your business

    Sure, storage options vary in speed, price, security, and convenience, but nothing is more important than their ability to safeguard vital data.

  • How-Tos: How to go mobile with a USB thumb drive

    If you don’t want to have to lug a laptop around, just so you can access files and use specific applications you depend on, it's worth investigating thumb-sized versions of software that are both stored and launch from a USB memory key.

  • How-Tos: How to set up an e-commerce site with 1&1 Business eShop

    If you’re in the business of selling, “Get online or die” is the message coming loud and clear from consumers.

  • How-Tos: How to lock down sensitive data on your laptop

    If you keep valuable files on your laptop, you probably know that you ought to protect your data. But knowing you should do something isn't the same as actually doing it, as evidenced by the steady stream of incidents where sensitive information gets lost or stolen from corporate laptops. However, locking down data isn't hard or expensive. We show you how.

  • How-Tos: How to share PowerPoint presentations with Gmail

    Gmail's PowerPoint viewer is a free tool you can use for sharing PowerPoint presentations. If you're using PowerPoint 2007, remember to save your presentation in the old .ppt format rather than as a .pptx file. Click the Office Button, Save As, PowerPoint 97-2003 Presentation.