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– Images in Word: A Complete GuideWhether you’re designing a greeting card, a poster or a party invitation, text alone isn’t going to grab anyone’s attention: what you need is a well-chosen picture or two! In Microsoft Word, pictures are more than just an optional extra – there are all sorts of useful features to help you make a dull slab …

Categories: Multimedia, Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: I

– Images: Find and Use the Best Free Photos OnlineGreeting cards, invitations, posters, newsletters, and even some more-formal documents can all benefit from pictures to make them more attractive and attention-grabbing. The trouble is, even if you’re a dab hand with a digital camera or a graphics program, it’s not always possible to create the picture you need. Well, don’t even try! The Internet …

Categories: Internet & Security, Multimedia
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10, 11
Reference: I

– Internet: How to Diagnose Common ProblemsAs modern life has progressed, we’ve come to take certain things for granted, like electricity and running water. And now we can include Internet access in that category: losing your Internet connection can leave you feeling very lost and cut off. Many Internet problems are caused by something outside your home, and they put themselves …

Categories: Internet & Security, Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10, 11
Reference: I

– Internet: How to Diagnose Common ProblemsAs modern life has progressed, we’ve come to take certain things for granted, like electricity and running water. And now we can include Internet access in that category: losing your Internet connection can leave you feeling very lost and cut off. Many Internet problems are caused by something outside your home, and they put themselves …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: I

– Improving Battery Life for Notebooks and TabletsOn your way out of the door, you grab your notebook or tablet PC. But when you’re settled on the train and switch it on, you discover its battery has only an hour’s life left. Why so little? And more urgently, is there anything you can do about it? There certainly is, and in this …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10, 11
Reference: I

– Is Your Screen Time Concerning?We all told our children not to sit so close to the television screen, and now what do we do? We spend hours sitting in front of a PC screen! We know it’s not a healthy thing to do, but it can’t be avoided. However, what you can do is to pay attention to things …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10, 11
Reference: I

Identity Theft: How to Keep Yourself SafeIdentity theft has been going on for many years, but the Internet has changed it beyond all recognition. A potential thief no longer has to rifle through your dustbin for useful documents, all the while fearing a hand on his shoulder; he can find all he needs to steal your identity from the comfort and …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: I080

Installing and Uninstalling Software SafelyAs you use your computer you install a wide range of software packages, from commercially available programs to shareware. Often your hard drive will become cluttered with the remains of these programs, even if you thought you had completely uninstalled them. Many programs leave remnants of their installation behind. These can be entries in your …

Categories: Basics
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: I1

Internet SecretsThere is more to the Internet than just the World Wide Web that most people get online to use. For instance, professionals use the Internet for FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to move large files between organisations. Communities have also developed on the Internet with IRC (Internet Relay Chat) and Usenet is now becoming a communication …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: I10

Internet: Secure Web Browsing AlternativesWith the global dominance of Microsoft complete and unassailable, you can be forgiven for thinking that there is no alternative to Internet Explorer for browsing the Web. However, the fact that youre inculpable doesnt mean that there arent any alternatives to Internet Explorer. In fact, there are three that you really should take a look …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: XP
Reference: I11

Internet File Sharing ExplainedFrom films to fine art, the amount of downloadable content that is available on the Internet is mind-boggling. Many files are available for download from websites if you pay for them, while other sites offer such content for free. You should exercise caution when using websites that offer free files. It is illegal to download …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: I12

Internet: Save Money with the Right Broadband PackageMany people find that choosing and setting up a broadband connection is so much of a headache that they never want to go through it again. But they dont realise that they could be paying a fortune for a service that they are not getting the best deal from. Maybe they dont make use of …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: I13

Internet: Speed-up Your ConnectionWhether you currently enjoy all of the benefits of a big fat broadband connection or you are still using a dial-up connection, Windows offers a number of tweakable settings that will help you get more from your connection in terms of speed and performance. The information in this article will show you exactly where these …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: XP, Vista
Reference: I14

Internet and Broadband Buyer’s GuideIf you have yet to connect to the Internet for email or to browse the millions of pages of information available on the Word-Wide-Web, you should approach buying Internet access as you would any other service. Today, there are hundreds of companies all offering a vast array of different services from budget dial-up that is …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 98, 2000, XP, Vista
Reference: I15

Internet Connection TroubleshootingWe rely increasingly on our Internet connections to manage many aspects of our life, from booking holidays, sending email to friends and buying music from online record stores. Very often we take our Internet connections for granted, but once they stop working we are left wondering just how we lived before the Information Superhighway built …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: I16

Internet: Hosting Your Website from Your Own PCIf you have a broadband connection and are running Windows XP Home, then there are only two obstacles preventing you from running a web server on your own computer. Firstly, Windows XP Home (unlike XP Pro) does not include a personal web server. Secondly, it is unlikely that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) has provided …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: I17

Internet Hidden Traps and DangersThe Internet is a wonderful resource that has changed the way in which many of us live and work. We tend to forget that the Internet also contains hidden dangers that may compromise security and the smooth running of our PCs. When enjoying a quick surf of the web, we feel relatively safe and tend …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: I18

Internet Telephone Calls for Free with VoIPVoice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows you to make telephone calls over the Internet. Like many new computing technologies, it is possible to try out VoIP without a daunting financial commitment. At the professional end of the market, companies are committing thousands of pounds to the installation of VoIP networks. In many cases, these will …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: I19

Internet: Fast, Secure Data TransferWith more and more of our communications travelling over the Internet, it has never been more important to make sure that the communications channels you are using are secure. Public Key Cryptography or Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) has long been the defence mechanism of choice for securing communication between two parties on the Internet: from …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: XP, Vista
Reference: I2

Improving Your PC’s Service Performance in 2000/XPTo ensure that your computer runs reliably, Windows uses a number of specialised programs. These programs are called Services and run in the background. Whenever you boot your PC a number of Services launch automatically. Some Services demand large amounts of your computer’s resources, which can affect its performance. Disabling the Services you don’t need …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 2000, XP
Reference: I20