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19 January 2012
How-Tos: How to remotely connect to a Windows 7 PC

Remote access is a great tool that allows a PC's desktop, along with files, folders, programs and settings, to be accessed from another location with the help of a net connection
18 January 2012
How-Tos: How to enable remote desktop access in Windows 7

Remote access if a great tool that allows a PC's desktop, along with files, folders, programs and settings, to be accessed from another location with the help of a net connection.
12 January 2012
How-Tos: How to adjust UAC settings in Windows 7

User Account Control (UAC) was a feature first introduced by Microsoft in Windows Vista.
11 January 2012
How-Tos: How to turn on Windows automatic updates

Microsoft offers an update feature in Windows that will automatically apply any security and other important updates for Microsoft software and third-party drivers to your PC, provided it's connected to the internet.
10 January 2012
How-Tos: How to use Gadgets in Windows 7

Windows 7 offers a number of mini-programs known as Gadgets that allow easy access to tools or information you use on a frequent basis.
05 January 2012
How-Tos: How to clear recently opened programs from the Start Menu in Windows 7

With Windows 7, as well as giving the operating system a new look and the ability to personal the interface to suit you, Microsoft also implemented a number of features designed to making computing easier.
04 January 2012
How-Tos: How to move the task bar in Windows 7

Microsoft's Window operating system offers plenty of ways to customise the interface of your PC.
03 January 2012
How-Tos: How to make text appear bigger or smaller in Windows 7

Microsoft's Window operating system offers plenty of ways to customise the interface of your PC
30 December 2011
How-Tos: How to pin programs to the task bar in Windows 7

When Microsoft introduced Windows 7, the latest iteration of its Windows operating system, it gave PC users a host of new features
29 December 2011
How-Tos: Configuring Mail's rules

Many of us live and die by email, and because we do it makes sense to organize that email so that you can quickly find the messages you need. One way to organize email is to create filters or rules to automatically file it as it's received. In this week's Macworld Video I show you how to do just that.
How-Tos: How to change what the power button does in Windows 7

If you're got a laptop or PC running Microsoft's Windows operating system, you may find it's possible to push the power button or close the lid to put your device to sleep, make it hibernate or even to shut it down.
28 December 2011
How-Tos: How to customise the Start menu in Windows 7

When Microsoft introduced Windows 7, the latest iteration of its Windows operating system, it gave PC users a host of ways to personalise their computers.
20 December 2011
How-Tos: How to add a new User Account in Windows 7

Microsoft's Windows operating system allows users to create User Accounts that tells Windows which files, folders and programs the person the PC can access, as well as retaining personal preferences such as the particular theme that's being used.
19 December 2011
How-Tos: Copy updated files, and retain or dump the originals

A reader wanted to transfer some files from one PC to another using a USB drive. Many of the files were newer versions of files already on the drive. Our Helproom Expert explains the hassle-free way to transfer the files without losing data, and also how to replace the old files with new.
How-Tos: How to change the channel your Wi-Fi router uses

If you're using a Wi-Fi network and you find your net connection is slow or appears to drop out on occasions, it's worth considering changing the channel your router uses.
16 December 2011
How-Tos: Automatically synch files between two PCs

Our Helproom Expert explains how to use and edit the same files across multiple PCs.
How-Tos: How to use Facebook Timeline

Facebook has made its Timeline feature available to all members across the world.
15 December 2011
How-Tos: How to change the power plan in Windows 7

Whether you're using Windows 7 on a PC or a laptop, you may think you need to make a choice between performance and battery life.
09 December 2011
How-Tos: How to change the screen saver in Windows 7

If you're working at your PC and you want to step away from your machine but don't want prying eyes to see what you're working on, then a screen saver is the ideal time-saver
06 December 2011
How-Tos: Microsoft's Fix for Outlook's 'General Failure' Error for E-Mail Links

For the past couple months I've been working to track down a solution to a problem that's been bugging Outlook users for at least a year: When you click a Web link embedded in an e-mail, Outlook returns this error:

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