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Make a Windows rescue kit
As long as you have your original Windows CD, you can create a complete first-aid package 30 Dec 2008
Conditional formatting in Excel
Automating a colour-coded process makes spreadsheets both functional and good-looking. We explain how 30 Dec 2008
Spreadsheet sums solved
Turn an Excel worksheet into a real decision-making tool by installing and using the Solver add-in 30 Dec 2008
Keep track of your passwords
Fed up with forgetting usernames and passwords? Keepass provides a simple, secure solution 19 Dec 2008
Get free PC help online
You need never let PC problems get the better of you again – we show you how to get free advice and help with all manner of technical troubles 24/7 16 Dec 2008
CA investigates: Pornography, home PCs and the law
We look at the legal liability for pornography stored on home PCs 12 Dec 2008
Read RSS news feeds in your web browser
Make sure you never miss out on updates from any kind of website 08 Dec 2008
Transfer files faster with Bittorrent
Downloading files via Bittorrent is extremely efficient and quite legal. We reveal all 10 Dec 2008
Get to the root of Ubuntu
We demonstrate how to work with files and folders the Linux way 24 Nov 2008
Thirty PC problems solved
Computers are great, until they go wrong. Here we give solutions to 30 of the most common problems that get sent to our No Problem mailbox 20 Nov 2008
Should you buy your own website name?
We weigh up whether it's worth buying your own domain name 18 Nov 2008
Enhance your laptop with expansion cards
Sick of trailing USB cables around your house? Expansion cards are a simple, neat and safe alternative 17 Nov 2008
Save money by adjusting your PC's power settings
Reduce your electricity bills with these energy-saving tips 17 Nov 2008
Boost your disk space
Squeeze more onto your hard disk by using NTFS disk compression in Windows XP or Vista 11 Nov 2008
Create slideshows with Powerpoint
Powerpoint may be designed for business use, but it can also create entertaining slideshows. We show you how 10 Nov 2008
Get your free Christmas gift guide
100 gift ideas in a free 32-page PDF ebook 07 Nov 2008
Organise yourself with Outlook
Outlook isn’t just for email - it’s a powerful information manager and organiser that can help you keep on top of your busy life. We explain how 07 Nov 2008
Produce charts with Microsoft Excel
Excel can present information in a wide range of colourful and interesting ways. We show you how to chart new territory with a spreadsheet 31 Oct 2008
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