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24 December 2012
How-Tos: How to transfer music and files to Android smartphones and tablets

Our step by step guide on how to transfer music and files to an Android smartphone or tablet from Windows or Mac.
20 December 2012
How-Tos: How to dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows 8

Here's how to dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 on your PC or laptop.
19 November 2012
How-Tos: How to shut down Windows 8 more quickly

Here's how to quickly shut down Windows 8.
16 November 2012
How-Tos: Stop annoying multiple notifications in Windows 8

Because Windows 8 apps have to work in different ways on the Windows 8 Desktop and on the Modern UI, there can be some duplication. If the messaging app, for instance, is duplicating messages from your existing Windows Messenger app, our Helproom Editor can show you what to do.
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.
How-Tos: Can't shut down Windows 8 PC

If you are having problems shutting down your Windows 8 PC or laptop, our Helproom Editor can help.
15 November 2012
How-Tos: Add Media Center, XP Mode, Start Menu, Desktop Gadgets to Windows 8

When you install Windows 8 you will notice some features of Windows 7 and Windows XP are missing. Here's how to add Media Center, XP Mode, Start Menu, Desktop Gadgets to Windows 8.
How-Tos: Add Start Menu to Windows 8

The biggest complaint from users new to Windows 8 is the lack of a Start Menu. Once you get used to it the Start Screen is a more than adequate replacement, but if you must have a Start Menu, here is how to add the Start Menu to Windows 8.
How-Tos: Add Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets to Windows 8

If you used of any of the desktop Gadgets available in Windows 7, you will notice that they have all gone once you've upgraded to Windows 8. This is because Microsoft has ceased support for Gadgets under the new operating system. Here's how to re-install Windows 7 Gadgets when you are using Windows 8.
How-Tos: How to migrate Windows XP Mode to Windows 8

Several features present in Windows 7 Professional are no longer there in Windows 8 Pro. Furthermore, the upgrade process gives you no warning that these features will be removed. Windows XP Mode is trickier to deal with than most. As you're no-longer running Windows 7 Professional, you won't be able to download and install it. Here's how to install Windows XP Mode on Windows 8.
How-Tos: How to add Windows Media Center to Windows 8

Windows Media Center has been taken out of Windows 8, but is available as a pay-for added extra. But if you are quick, and you want Windows Media Center, you can get it for free.
02 November 2012
How-Tos: Customise the Windows 7 logon screen

In Windows 7, it's relatively easy to change the default background to have your own photo on the logon screen. With a quick registry tweak, your custom image will be shown each time you log on or off your PC.
29 October 2012
How-Tos: How to watch Microsoft Windows Phone 8 launch live

Microsoft is launching Windows Phone 8 today so here's how to get live coverage of the event.
25 October 2012
How-Tos: How to watch Microsoft Windows 8 launch live

Microsoft is preparing to launch its latest operating system so here's how to get live coverage of the Windows 8 event.
24 October 2012
How-Tos: How to protect USB drives with Bitlocker To Go

Losing a USB flash drive can be the stuff of nightmares if it contains sensitive or valuable information. Windows 7 and Windows 8 include an encryption system called BitLocker To Go, which will safely encrypt the data stored on your external drives and lock them down with a password. Here's how.
23 October 2012
How-Tos: How to record your screen for free in Windows

Record anything that happens on your Windows desktop, along with audio, or commentary, all for free with CamStudio.
How-Tos: How to print photos at a larger size

Our Helproom Editor explains how to print photos at a size of your choice.
22 October 2012
How-Tos: How to upgrade to Windows 8

You can still get Windows 8 even if you don't want to splash out on a new PC or a new laptop. Here's how… Updated 22nd October 2012
19 October 2012
How-Tos: How to use Windows 8's new File Explorer

In Windows 8 Microsoft has renamed Windows Explorer to File Explorer, and added in the Ribbon from Office to help make new features accessible. We show you how to get to grips with it.
18 October 2012
How-Tos: How to take a screenshot in Windows 8

Learning how to take a screenshot in Windows 8 is easy. Here's how you do it.

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