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24 January 2012
How-Tos: How to back-up your files in Windows 7

When it comes to using your PC, organising how and when your data is backed-up is one of the most important processes you need to implement. Microsoft has made it very easy to set-up a back-up in Windows 7.
23 January 2012
How-Tos: How to open the Action Centre in Windows 7

In Windows 7 Microsoft introduced Action Centre, which brings together important alerts about the security and maintenance of your PC that need your attention
20 January 2012
How-Tos: How to change the default program used to open a file type in Windows 7

Windows will usually open a specific file type in the same program, known as the default program, all the time
19 January 2012
How-Tos: How to remotely connect to a Windows 7 PC

Remote access is a great tool that allows a PC's desktop, along with files, folders, programs and settings, to be accessed from another location with the help of a net connection
18 January 2012
How-Tos: How to enable remote desktop access in Windows 7

Remote access if a great tool that allows a PC's desktop, along with files, folders, programs and settings, to be accessed from another location with the help of a net connection.
17 January 2012
How-Tos: How to turn the Firewall on or off in Windows 7

Microsoft has built a Firewall into Windows to ensure that hackers or malicious program are stopped if they try and access your PC via the internet.
16 January 2012
How-Tos: How to use Aero features in Windows 7

Among the features from Windows Vista that the latest iteration of Microsoft's operating system, Windows 7, that the tech giant took and built-upon is Aero.
13 January 2012
How-Tos: How to view your PC's RAM and processor speed in Windows 7

If you're unsure of which iteration of Windows you're running and need to know to work out what version you have to download and install a software program, or you simply want to check the specs of your machine to decide if it's time to upgrade your hardware or not, Microsoft's Windows operating system makes it really simple to find out this information.
12 January 2012
How-Tos: How to adjust UAC settings in Windows 7

User Account Control (UAC) was a feature first introduced by Microsoft in Windows Vista.
11 January 2012
How-Tos: How to turn on Windows automatic updates

Microsoft offers an update feature in Windows that will automatically apply any security and other important updates for Microsoft software and third-party drivers to your PC, provided it's connected to the internet.
10 January 2012
How-Tos: How to use Gadgets in Windows 7

Windows 7 offers a number of mini-programs known as Gadgets that allow easy access to tools or information you use on a frequent basis.
06 January 2012
How-Tos: How to pin programs to the start menu in Windows 7

Microsoft's Windows 7 gives PC users the ability to personalise the interface of the OS to suit them, as well as a number of features designed to making computing easier.
05 January 2012
How-Tos: How to clear recently opened programs from the Start Menu in Windows 7

With Windows 7, as well as giving the operating system a new look and the ability to personal the interface to suit you, Microsoft also implemented a number of features designed to making computing easier.
04 January 2012
How-Tos: How to move the task bar in Windows 7

Microsoft's Window operating system offers plenty of ways to customise the interface of your PC.
03 January 2012
How-Tos: How to make text appear bigger or smaller in Windows 7

Microsoft's Window operating system offers plenty of ways to customise the interface of your PC
30 December 2011
How-Tos: How to pin programs to the task bar in Windows 7

When Microsoft introduced Windows 7, the latest iteration of its Windows operating system, it gave PC users a host of new features
29 December 2011
How-Tos: How to change what the power button does in Windows 7

If you're got a laptop or PC running Microsoft's Windows operating system, you may find it's possible to push the power button or close the lid to put your device to sleep, make it hibernate or even to shut it down.
20 December 2011
How-Tos: How to add a new User Account in Windows 7

Microsoft's Windows operating system allows users to create User Accounts that tells Windows which files, folders and programs the person the PC can access, as well as retaining personal preferences such as the particular theme that's being used.
19 December 2011
How-Tos: Copy updated files, and retain or dump the originals

A reader wanted to transfer some files from one PC to another using a USB drive. Many of the files were newer versions of files already on the drive. Our Helproom Expert explains the hassle-free way to transfer the files without losing data, and also how to replace the old files with new.
How-Tos: Recover files lost when you reformat a hard drive

Accidentally reformatted a hard drive with important documents and files on it? Fear not, says our Helproom Expert, all is not lost.

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