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09 May 2013
How-Tos: Tech Jargon Buster

Each month we explain technology terms in plain English. Here's our updated A-Z of technology jargon explained.
25 April 2013
How-Tos: How to wipe a Mac: erase your Mac's hard drive

We explain how to wipe a Mac's hard drive, and then reinstall OS X.
How-Tos: USB drive has changed from FAT32 to RAW: how to get files back

What do you do when you can no longer access files on a USB flash drive? Our Helproom Editor explains how to recover files from a drive that has been reformatted from FAT32 to RAW.
24 April 2013
How-Tos: Unable to create bootable Windows 8 installation USB stick

Trying to create a Windows 8 bootable disk using the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool? It should work with Windows 8, but if it isn't working our Helproom Editor can help.
04 April 2013
How-Tos: How to thoroughly wipe all data from your devices

Nothing lasts forever – especially not in the realm of hardware. If your Smartphone, Tablet or hard drive has long passed its prime and you plan on selling it, you should make sure to permanently erase your data from it. Here's how to do so for each individual device.
29 March 2013
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.
27 March 2013
How-Tos: How to convert a dynamic disk to basic, to create a bootable disk

Our Helproom Editor explains how to convert a dynamic disk to a basic disk so you can create a bootable disk.
26 March 2013
How-Tos: Reuse several old hard disks by setting up a Storage Space in Windows 8

Our Helproom Editor explains how to reuse old hard drives and create a Storage Space - combining multiple disks so they appear to be a single drive.
25 March 2013
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.
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.
15 March 2013
How-Tos: How to delete or rename files "in use"

Every experienced PC user is likely familiar with error messages along the lines of „This file is still in use“. Unfortunately, while Windows is quite keen on educating users on their lack of access, it doesn't always tell which program is to blame for the dilemma. Here's how to successfully deal with locked files.
How-Tos: How to check if your old USB sticks are faulty

Every once in a while, a long thought lost USB stick might pop up from a dusty drawer, the underbelly of your couch or your car's glove compartment. This typically begs the question of whether or not it sill works as it should. Here's how you can test the integrity of your USB sticks with checksums.
13 March 2013
How-Tos: Store in the cloud files with long filenames

Some cloud storage services cannot handle pathnames in excess of 260 characters. Our Helproom Editor explains how to store in the cloud files with long filenames.
11 March 2013
How-Tos: How to format a USB stick on a Mac

Sometimes you need to format (completely erase) an USB stick to restore it to its full capacity. Here's how to format an USB stick on a Mac.
07 March 2013
How-Tos: How to delete photos from iPhone 5

We show you how to permanently delete photos from your iPhone.
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.
22 February 2013
How-Tos: Publish an eBook with images and protect your copyright

Our Helproom Editor explains how to publish an eBook, and how to make sure your digital book's content is not pirated.
21 February 2013
How-Tos: How to copy and paste multiple items faster

If you are the kind of person who likes to back up his backup, you might come to appreciate the nifty command line tool 'Robocopy' to accelerate copying processes significantly. Here's how to copy and paste multiple items faster.
24 January 2013
How-Tos: Transfer photos from laptop to Nexus 7, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10

Google's Nexus Android smartphones and tablets are great devices. And here's our guide on how to transfer photos from a laptop to the Nexus 7, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10.
28 December 2012
How-Tos: How to access files on floppy disks and other obselete media

If you have data stored on old disks, it's important to update this to modern standards. We offer some tips on transferring data from floppy disks and other obsolete media

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