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16 November 2012
How-Tos: SSD houses Windows, keeps running out of space

Storing your Windows OS on an SSD is a good idea as it will speed up your PC or laptop. But Windows has a nasty habit of expanding and filling up your solid state storage. Our Helproom Editor explains what to do if your Windows operating system keeps filling up the SSD on which it is housed.
27 September 2012
How-Tos: Access documents, music, photos and video files from an external drive

Our Helproom Editor explains how to transfer your files to an external drive, and continue to access them from your PC or laptop.
26 September 2012
How-Tos: Windows Explorer says DVD drive has been changed or moved

What do you do if the DVD drive in your PC or laptop simply stops working? This was the problem faced by one of our readers. When he wrote in our Helproom Editor explained what to do when Windows Explorer says your PC's DVD drive has been changed or moved.
25 September 2012
How-Tos: How to beat tablet and smartphone storage limits

We’re creating and storing more music, photos and video than ever. Rosemary Hattersley looks at ways to get more storage space on tablets and smartphones such as the iPad and iPhone
27 August 2012
How-Tos: Copy data from a broken PC hard drive

Our Helproom Editor explains how to rescue data from a damaged hard drive.
23 August 2012
How-Tos: Problems with USB hub charging

Why your USB hub may not be charging your phone or external hard drive, and how you can solve that problem.
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.
24 July 2012
How-Tos: Upgrade from a hard drive to an SSD

Adding in an SSD to house your laptop- or PC's OS can make your compter faster. Here our Helproom Editor explains how to upgrade from a hard drive to an SSD.
02 July 2012
How-Tos: How to watch the London 2012 Olympic Games online

The London 2012 Olympic Games is under way, running until 12 August. As the home broadcaster of the sporting action in the UK, the BBC has pledged to broadcast a staggering 5,000 hours of coverage, utilising all its digital channels. With all that content on offer, you won't want to miss out. Here's how to catch up on-demand or watch live online the London 2012 Olympic Games.
27 June 2012
How-Tos: How to upgrade your laptop hard disk to an SSD

Swap out the old hard disk in your laptop for a speedy SSD and you'll get more than quicker boot times. Your data will be safer, your laptop will be quieter and you might even see longer battery life. Priced have dropped massively in the last couple of years: now's the time to upgrade.
19 June 2012
How-Tos: Store and sync files online with Microsoft SkyDrive

Microsoft has revamped its SkyDrive online storage service. Now you get 7GB of free space, plus compatibility with Macs, iOS devices and Windows Phones. With free access to the Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote web apps and real-time collaboration on documents, there's no reason not to sign up. We show you how to get started.
18 June 2012
How-Tos: Low Disk space on partition

If a drive partition on your PC or laptop is filling up when you don't knowingly store anything in it, the chances are a rogue utility is populating that drive. Here's how to find out what is causing your drive to fill up, and how to clear space.
28 May 2012
How-Tos: How to share photos and files with Windows 8 and Skydrive

Perfect for sharing and editing documents with colleagues, SkyDrive is certain to become an everyday essential with Windows 8.
18 April 2012
How-Tos: How to install Windows 7 with a USB flash drive

A complete guide on installing Microsoft Windows 7 from a humble USB drive, with a extra trick.
20 March 2012
How-Tos: Western Digital Puts 2TB of Storage in Palm of Your Hand for $250

Who needs the cloud when you can have two terabytes of storage in the palm of your hand?

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