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– Talk to Your PC: Easy Voice Control HacksWe’re suddenly living in an age of voice control. Just by using your voice, you can give commands to your phone, your TV and your car, and even buy little household devices that respond to spoken commands. So why should your PC be any different? Have a rest from your mouse and keyboard, and try …

Categories: Installation & Setup, Optimisation, Optimisation & System, Tips & Tricks
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10, 11
Reference: T

– The New Age of Music StreamingThe days of owning music are numbered. Rather than buying CDs, or paying for ‘digital’ music to download and keep as MP3 files, the world has shifted towards streaming music instead. But how does streaming work? What does it cost – and does it have to cost anything at all? In this article, I’ll explain …

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

– Tips for Risk-free Software InstallationInstalling programs is one of the most risky things you can do on your PC. Any software you install might infect your PC with malware. Even at the less serious end of the scale, a new program might change Windows settings for no good reason or install unwanted extras. These aren’t good reasons not to …

Categories: Downloads, Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10, 11
Reference: T

– Travel Safe with Our Wi-Fi TipsAs summer approaches, you may be lucky enough to have booked a holiday abroad or UK getaway and you’ll likely be taking a tablet or notebook PC with you. And Internet access is everywhere: you’ll find public Wi-Fi networks and hotspots in hotels, libraries, cafes, railway stations and airports. Just connect your portable PC and …

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

Tables in Word: Quick, Easy and StylishWA11 T003In the old days of typewriters, we had to make lists of items using tab stops (and a tricky business it was too!). You can still do it the same way in Word, where it’s a little easier, but there’s much better way: use a table instead! Read on to learn the simple steps …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: T003

Tablet Computer: A Practical Choice?Opinions of tablet computers vary enormously. Some regard them as little more than toys, complaining that their size makes them impractical for real computing. To others, however, the tablet is the only practical mobile computer and they wouldn’t be without it. Much depends on what you think a computer should be: tablets certainly have practical …

Categories: Basics
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: T004

Taskbar Tips, Tricks and TweaksIt’s been a fundamental part of Windows for 25 years, but not everyone gets on with the taskbar. Some do their best to ignore it, trying to muddle through without it, and a surprising number of users don’t understand it at all. It’s actually quite straightforward, though, and in this article I’ll show you how …

Categories: Basics, Optimisation
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: T045

Task Manager: Every Process at Your FingertipsProcesses have an important function in Windows. Many processes are activated during the Windows boot process, and when you launch applications, many additional processes are also started. If your computer freezes up when running a particular application, you will be asked how to proceed by a Windows error message. When this happens, it’s worth taking …

Categories:
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7, 8
Reference: T050

Task Manager: Take Control of Your PC’s ProcessesEvery single program, service or tool that runs on your PC has one or more corresponding process. Many processes are activated during the Windows boot process, and when you launch applications, many additional processes are also started. If your computer freezes up when running a particular application, you will be asked how to proceed by …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: T051

Task Manager: Fix PC ProblemsWhen you’re driving a car, a quick glance at the dashboard tells you all you need to know about the machine you’re using. You can see at a glance how fast you’re going, how hard the engine is working, whether you’re getting low on fuel, whether you’ve left the handbrake on or the boot open. …

Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: T065

Task Manager: Solve PC ProblemsAs a car driver, you’re operating a complicated machine, but there’s plenty of information about its behaviour right in front of you. A quick glance at the dashboard tells you everything from how fast you’re going and how much petrol you have to whether seatbelts are fastened or the boot is open. On your PC, …

Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10, 11
Reference: T068

Tips & Tricks: Faster XP StartupJust like previous versions of Windows, the XP operating system can take an inordinately long time to startup each time you boot your PC. Luckily, there are a few minor changes that you can make to your systems set-up allowing you to significantly reduce this boot-up time. Well show you how in this article. …

Categories: Tips & Tricks
Operating Systems: XP
Reference: T15

Troubleshooting: Ultimate Guide to Solving ErrorsAs new versions of Windows have been released, the operating system has generally become more stable but this does not mean that problems will not arise. Sluggish performance, crashes and error messages are all indications that something is wrong, but it can be difficult to determine just what the problem is. In this article, we …

Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: XP, Vista
Reference: T2

Tips & Tricks: Free Internet Virus ScannersComputer viruses can make your computer unstable and in the worst cases completely unusable. With the recent high profile case of virus attack by the W32.Blaster.Worm virus, ensuring that your computer has adequate protection is now more important than ever. And, if you have an always on broadband connection to the Internet, protection against virus …

Categories: Tips & Tricks
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: T20

Troubleshoot Startup Problems FastIts all too common for older computers to start slowly and if you use your computer regularly its not uncommon to find that you need to make a cup of tea to pass the time between hitting the on button and the computer being ready-to-use. If your computer is suffering from such problems, dont despair. …

Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: T21

Tips & Tricks: Securely store Personal InformationEveryone has sensitive personal information that they need to use to carry out their daily tasks. This information is invariably a group of numbers such as PIN numbers for ATM machines, or the combination of a safe or the number to your home security system. You also have other personal information such as credit card …

Categories: Tips & Tricks
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: T22

Tips and Tricks: Windows ExplorerWindows Explorer is a built-in feature of Windows that allows you to quickly and easily navigate to all the files and folders stored on your PC. This should not be confused with Internet Explorer, as this is Microsofts Internet browser. You will often see just the word Explorer mentioned on websites and in magazines. Invariably, …

Categories: Tips & Tricks
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: T23

Tips and Tricks Removing Malicious SoftwareIts estimated that only a third of home PC users bother to install a virus checker. This helps viruses and other malicious software to spread, as the greater the number of vulnerable PCs on the Internet, the greater the number of bases from which viruses can launch further attacks. Well show you how to fix …

Categories: Tips & Tricks
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: T24

Tips and Tricks Windows File ExtensionsThe Windows operating system uses the last three letters of a files name to denote what kind of file it is; that is, what kind of data the file actually contains. Well show you the most common in this article. …

Categories: Tips & Tricks
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: T25

Troubleshooting Windows Startup ProblemsMost of the time your PC gives you completely trouble-free usage, allowing you to send emails and browse the web without a murmur. Very often when your PC starts displaying errors, the errors can easily be fixed by upgrading the troublesome application or searching the Internet for a common solution to the problem. The most …

Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: T30