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• 17 September 2012

• How-Tos: How to change default programs in Windows 8

  Nice as they are, you may not want Windows 8's modern-style apps to be the default programs for opening photos, videos, MP3s and other files. We show you how to choose your favourite programs to open each file in Windows 8.

• 11 September 2012

• How-Tos: Add a folder to Windows Explorer Favorites list

  We show you how to add your favourite folders to the Favorites pane in Windows 7 and Vista

• 28 August 2012

• How-Tos: How to network Vista and Windows 7 PCs

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to network Vista and Windows PCs and laptops via ethernet.

• 24 August 2012

• How-Tos: Unsuccessful Windows update stops PC shutting down

  If your PC or laptop tries to update, without success, every time it shuts down, our Helproom Expert has advice.

• 23 August 2012

• How-Tos: How to use command prompts in Windows

  We explain how to use the command prompt to issue precise text-based commands to your Windows PC or laptop.

• 21 August 2012

• How-Tos: How to uninstall Windows 8

  We explain your options if you wish to uninstall Windows 8 after making the upgrade or dual-booting Windows 7 and Windows 8.

• 20 August 2012

• How-Tos: How to open .exe files on Mac OS X

  Our guide to opening .exe files on your Mac and still being able to use Windows applications.

• 08 August 2012

• How-Tos: Windows 7 tweaks for modern SSDs

  These days, there's no need to disable Windows features such as indexing when installing an SSD. However, there are a few tweaks you can make to ensure you get the best performance and avoid using up the SSD's precious storage space. We explain what to do.

• 30 July 2012

• How-Tos: Expand system partition in Windows

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to make a Windows drive partition bigger.

• 27 July 2012

• How-Tos: How to Play Windows Games on a Mac

  We take a look at the best virtualization software that'll have you playing windows games on a mac in no time.

• 25 July 2012

• How-Tos: 'Backup settings might be out of date'

  When you restore your PC or laptop to a Windows System Restore point, you may get a message warning that your backup settings might be out of date. This is no reason to worry, as our Helproom Editor explains.

• How-Tos: PC startup won't proceed further than the Bios screen

  If your PC or laptop won't boot beyond the Bios screen, and you recently cleaned it inside, the culprit is likely to be a dislodged component. Our Helproom Editor explains how to solve the problem, and how to find out your Windows install product key.

• 18 July 2012

• How-Tos: How to change the colour of a folder in Windows 7

  We show you how to install and use the free Folderico utility to change the colour of Windows 7 folders. Have any colour you like: green, red, pink, orange, purple, even black.

• 12 July 2012

• How-Tos: How to read Mac OS HFS drives in Windows for free

  Need to copy files from a Mac-formatted HFS hard disk on a Windows PC? We show you how to do it for free. It even works with Windows 7 64-bit.

• 11 July 2012

• How-Tos: How to plug in a laptop to a TV via HDMI

  Here's you how to use an HDMI cable to connect your Windows laptop to an HDTV so you can watch anything you can view on your laptop on your big HD screen. We'll also show you how to control your HDTV from your PC.

• 10 July 2012

• How-Tos: How to dual boot a Mac with Windows 7 and OS X

  Dual-booting your Mac with Windows 7 and OS X can open up a ton of new possibilities on your computer. Here's a step by step guide showing you how to do it.

• 27 June 2012

• How-Tos: Tips for building Windows 8 apps

  Microsoft today outlined how easy it is for anyone to develop apps for Windows 8. Here's how to be a Windows 8 developer.

• 21 June 2012

• How-Tos: Upgrading from 32- to 64bit Windows

  It's not possible to upgrade a 32bit version of Windows to a 64bit Windows install, but you can perform a clean install of 64bit Windows 7. Here's how.

• How-Tos: How to reinstall Windows 7 as an upgrade or a custom installation

  Are you intending to reinstall Windows to speed up your PC or laptop? Our Helproom Editor offers tips on how to reinstall Windows 7 as either an upgrade, or a custom installation.

• 20 June 2012

• How-Tos: Run 64bit Windows XP on a Windows 7 PC

  Running a virtualised version of Windows XP on a Windows 7 PC can be useful for running legacy software programs. But the most popular way of doing so limits you to 32bit XP, and therefore on 3GB RAM. Here's how to run 64bit Windows XP on a Windows 7 PC.

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