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Windows Me and 98: Overhaul Your Legacy SystemAlthough both Windows XP and Vista have now been available for some time, there are countless people for whom Windows Me or 98 are still perfectly adequate. Older computers which are not powerful enough to run the latest version of Windows are ideal candidates for a Windows Me/98 installation, and going down this route can …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 98, me
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Windows Defender: Free Malware ProtectionMicrosoft supply Windows defender for free to help combat the malware threat. On Windows 7/8/8.1, Windows Defender is pre-installed and it is available as a download for XP and Vista. The tool protects against spyware and other unwanted software. It also boosts your security when you are surfing the Net because the places where malware …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7, 8
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Windows Defender Offline for Virus RemovalEven a single click on a seemingly harmless website, or opening an email attachment without thinking, can be enough to infect your PC with a virus or Trojan. When that happens you need to keep a cool head and quickly clean your system, before the infection can download further malware or spread to other PCs …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 7, 8
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Windows Defender: Protection from MalwareMicrosoft have greatly improved Windows Defender in the Windows 10 Creators Update, released in April 2017. The anti-virus tool is now called the Windows Defender Security Centre, and better protects you from spyware and other unwanted software. The Security Centre also boosts your protection while you are surfing the Web, since Windows security weaknesses are …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 10
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Windows Explorer: The Ultimate Optimisation ToolWindows Explorer is one of the most used parts of Windows. Every time you go to My Computer and browse through files on your computer, you are using Explorer. Using the icons on the desktop, right-clicking on files and folders, copying and pasting files are all examples of using the features that Explorer provides. While …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: XP, Vista
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Windows: Take Control of System ResourcesFor the most part, Windows manages the hardware resources on your system automatically, using default settings for most things. While these settings work in most cases, they do not give optimal results. By modifying these settings yourself you can make sure that the most appropriate configurations for your PC are set, thus boosting performance. In …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: me, 2000, XP, Vista
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Word Documents 100% SecureContracts, minutes of meetings and other confidential documents are written with the same word processor often Word for Windows used for ordinary correspondence, like personal letters. Protection against unauthorised access to confidential documents can be achieved by the use of passwords. In other cases, it may be desirable to allow a document to be read, …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: W20

Windows Explorer: Professional SecretsTurn Windows Explorer into an Efficient and Useful Power Tool for Perfect File and Folder Management Windows Explorer is one of the most important programs on your Windows operating system. As a control centre, Windows Explorer allows you to manage all the data on your hard drive, USB sticks, memory cards and all other memory …

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Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7, 8
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Word: Fast Fixes to Common ProblemsIf you use a PC at work, chances are you spend the majority of your time using Microsoft Word it is after all the most popular application on Windows. Even if you dont use a PC at work, its likely you will have Word installed on your home machine, and spend a fair amount of …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: W21

Word’s Hidden FeaturesMicrosoft Word is the worlds most popular and fully featured word processing package. Over the years, Microsoft has managed to get Word jumping through more and more hoops and it has grown so big that some of its more nifty features are all but forgotten even by the people who write the online help! In …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: W22

Windows 7 Support Ends: What Now?If you’re using Windows 7, you obviously like it. When Windows 10 was released, Microsoft offered you every opportunity to upgrade to the new version free of charge – indeed, they made it very difficult to avoid doing that! – but you didn’t do it. But now, Microsoft is closing the book on Windows 7 …

Categories: Updates
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
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Word: Easy Formatting with StyleGetting your documents to look exactly how you want them to doesnt have to be a chore. Instead of manually applying separate formats such as font type, style, size and paragraph alignment to your document text in Word, you can use Styles to apply them all at once with a couple of quick clicks of …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
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Word Create Your Own Custom DictionariesMicrosoft Word contains a huge number of tools and options to make creating a huge variety of documents easy and convenient. One of the most often used tools is the MS Word Spellchecker, this powerful tool will check your spelling and grammar as you type highlighting and sometimes correcting terms and words while you create …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: W25

Windows on the GoWouldn’t it be wonderful and practical if your complete Windows system, including all your programs and data, fitted onto a USB stick? Then you could always access your personal, trusted Windows, launching it on any PC you want. Well, it’s possible: install your Windows system, including all your programs, onto a USB flash drive as …

Categories: Installation & Setup
Operating Systems: 8
Reference: W250

Word: Fault Repairing and TroubleshootingMicrosoft Word usually performs perfectly every time, allowing you to create and edit your documents with ease. But even Word sometimes develops faults. Unexplained crashes and corrupt documents leave most users feeling confused as these errors usually occur when you least expect them. This article will help you to solve Word problems and unexplained errors. …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
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Word: Easily Repair Corrupt DocumentsSince Microsoft Word was first released in 1983, it has been used by millions of people worldwide for creating all types of documents. However, even if you use this king of word processors, it doesnt guarantee that youll never have problems with your documents. Just like any file that is stored on a storage device …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
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Windows 10: Get PC Help with Quick AssistAt times we’ve all gazed at our PC screens in frustration, wondering why it won’t do this or it keeps doing that. Perhaps you’ve wished someone more experienced than you could just grab the mouse and fix it with a few clicks? Well, thanks to the Quick Assist feature in Windows 10, now they can …

Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 10
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Word: Quick Solutions to Common ProblemsMicrosoft Word is the worlds most commonly used word processor and is designed to be easy-to-use, but it has so many features and abilities that users are bound to run into trouble at some point. Whether you cant open a file, are having difficulties with templates, or keep receiving error messages, the following tips should …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Reference: W28

Windows 10: News & Interests on the TaskbarIf you use Windows 10, you’ve probably spotted a new arrival on your taskbar in recent weeks. It’s called News & Interests, and it’s the first notable new feature to land in Windows 10 in a couple of years. In this article, I’ll explain what News & Interests is for, how to use it, and …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 10
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Windows 10: Personalise Your DesktopWhen it’s fresh out of the box, Windows 10 looks surprisingly dark and gloomy. The desktop background picture, although various shades of blue, looks rather shadowy and brooding. Meanwhile, the taskbar and Start menu are black. It’s not the most attractive environment to be working in, but you don’t have to leave it that way: …

Categories: Basics
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W284