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  • 16 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to view HTML emails in Windows Live Mail

    I’m running Live Mail 2011 on my Windows 7 computer. I receive email in plain text format by default, and open HTML messages only from senders I trust. In Live Mail I must click a large ‘E’ symbol to access the HTML version, but with some messages this appears only when I click the Reply button. How can I get around this?

  • 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.

  • 14 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to back up your email

    My PC has so many programs installed that it’s running very slowly. I’m happy to restore it to its factory settings and reinstall only the programs I need, but how can I back up my email?

  • How-Tos: How to successfully uninstall security software

    QUESTION My computer runs Windows Vista 64bit SP2. I uninstalled McAfee Security Centre following the instructions provided on its site. After a reboot, the boxes for my Gadgets still appear onscreen but there’s no information shown within. How can I reinstate them? David Rodgers

  • 12 March 2011

  • 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.

  • 11 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to choose the right antivirus software

    PC Advisor has updated its chart of the best antivirus programs. Read on for buying advice, and how we test and rank the latest antivirus products.

  • 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.

  • 08 March 2011

  • How-Tos: How to make Word 2003 your default word processor

    I find Microsoft Office 2010’s ribbon interface unintuitive – particularly in Word. I installed Word 2003 alongside the 2010 product, but the newer version still seems to be the default software for text documents. If I accidentally launch Word 2010, a message pops up reporting: ‘Configuration process – configuring Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010’. This message remains onscreen for more than a minute. Is there any way to stop this screen appearing and make Word 2003 the default?

  • How-Tos: How to troubleshoot display problems in Windows 7

    When I turn on my Windows 7 64bit computer, the monitor’s display often shifts about an inch to the left, leaving a gap down the righthand side. The manufacturer suggested downloading and installing the latest drivers for my ATI Radeon HD 4600 graphicscard, but this hasn’t fixed the problem. The only solution appears to be to keep restarting the machine until the problem disappears. Can you help me find a permanent workaround?

  • 24 February 2011

  • How-Tos: How to burn DVDs in Windows DVD Maker

    Don't let your digital memories languish on a PC's hard drive or camera's memory card. We show you how to burn them to disc with a tool built into Windows 7.

  • How-Tos: How to create 3D home video

    3D is set to go mainstream in 2011, but you don't need expensive equipment to jump on the bandwagon. We show you how to convert 2D video into a 3D movie.

  • How-Tos: How to improve communication with Word 2010

    Microsoft Word 2010 has always been far more than a word processor. We outline how to use it to produce a PDF newsletter for online and email distribution.

  • 19 February 2011

  • How-Tos: How to secure Windows 7 in five simple steps

    It's too easy to simply assume that your Windows PCs is safe. A computer virus? That's not going to happen to me... until it does. However, Windows 7 has built-in security settings and updates. We look at the five best security features within the OS that help keep the bad guys at bay.

  • How-Tos: How to purchase, maintain & secure technology for an SMB

    Securing technology for your business can be confusing and alarming. Though you may have a pretty good idea of what you should do, what about what you should not do? Everything from not backing up your data, to using social networking tools incorrectly (or not at all), to working with pirated software can affect your bottom line in a bad way. Here are 15 tech mistakes that small businesses frequently commit - and what you need to do to prevent them.

  • 16 February 2011

  • How-Tos: How to take screenshots, use Quick Launch, and rename a printer

    I just keep running across more cool Windows tips. Rather than limit myself to last week's collection (read "Quick Tips for Microsoft Word, Cool Windows Tools" if you missed it), I've decided to just keep going. So read on for more tips that'll make you a savvy Windows user.

  • 12 February 2011

  • How-Tos: How to protect your PC from data disasters

    Reformatting and restoring a PC is no fun, but you can use it as an opportunity to implement a bulletproof backup system - not to mention optimise your system so it runs like new.

  • 25 January 2011

  • How-Tos: How to stream media from your PC

    ZumoCast turns your PC into a media server, able to stream music, video and other files to another PC, iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. We show you how.

  • How-Tos: How to stream web content to your TV

    Push content from your PC to your TV with QWaves Quicklinks TV. We show you how.

  • How-Tos: How to use Internet Explorer 9 Beta

    With other browsers breathing down its neck, Internet Explorer 9 is an important release for Microsoft. We look at how the new web browser - currently in beta - stacks up against the competition.

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