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Windows: Rescue Your PC with System RestoreYou switch on your PC one day and Windows won’t start, or the computer is running at a snail’s pace, or you’ve been infected by malware that won’t go away… When you can’t find any other solution, it’s time to turn to the System Restore feature to put things right. In this article, I’ll explain …

Categories: Hardware, Installation & Setup, Troubleshooting
Operating Systems:
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Windows 10: Text Message AppWhen you’re working at your PC, perhaps you miss text messages because your phone is in a different room, or you forget to reply because you’re wrapped up in what you’re doing. Wouldn’t it be handy if text messages popped up on your PC’s screen when they arrived – and if you could use your …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
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Windows 10: Top Tips and Hidden FeaturesThere’s a lot more to Windows 10 than meets the eye! Whether you’ve been using this version of Windows for a few months or several years, there are sure to be all sorts of useful things you haven’t yet discovered. Indeed, some are so well hidden you might wonder if you’re not supposed to discover …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 10
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Windows 10: Fix Common AnnoyancesNow that it’s had a few years to grow and mature, Windows 10 has become one of the best versions of Windows we’ve ever had. That said, it’s not perfect, and it still does some annoying things that can wind you up or slow you down. In this article, I’ll point out its most common …

Categories: Basics
Operating Systems: 10
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Web Pages Created in Minutes with WordLearning how to convert your documents into web pages can be a daunting prospect for many users. Just when youre finally starting to feel comfortable with Microsoft Word, you are expected to learn how to use a new tool: a web page editor. To make matters worse, web pages are written in this strange thing …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
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Word MacrosOne of the chief strengths of the personal computer is the ability to lighten your workload. However, as most Windows users will know, this doesnt mean that all work carried out on a computer is free from drudgery and repetition. This is particularly true of Microsoft Word, as some documents will be unique, others will …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
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Windows 10: Make Your PC Easier to UseDo you find your Windows 10 computer physically difficult to use in some way? For instance, do you have trouble typing, or seeing clearly what’s displayed on the screen? Do you keep losing track of the tiny mouse pointer or the skinny text cursor? If so, help is at hand – Windows 10 offers all …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 10
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Windows 10: Sign in with a PIN or PictureYou probably sign into Windows 10 using your Microsoft account. That account should have a strong password – something long and complex – so typing it can be a bit of a palaver, especially if you’re using a tablet with its on-screen keyboard. In this article, I’ll show you two alternatives: a PIN number or …

Categories: Basics, Optimisation
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
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Word Mail Merge Made SimpleWords Mail Merge feature helps you create personalised documents for mass mailings. If, for example, you need to send a form letter to the names and addresses you have listed within an Excel spreadsheet, then rather than having to type the recipients name and address for every letter, you can have just one version of …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
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Windows 10: Take Control of UpdatesIn Windows 10, unlike previous versions, updates are regarded as so essential that they can’t be switched off. Like it or not, updates are going to arrive, perhaps several times a month, and when they do, Windows Update is often going to want to restart your PC. That interruption is always annoying, but you do …

Categories: Updates
Operating Systems: 10
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Windows Tuning with Free ToolsTuning tools are like grains of sand at a beach – there are billions of them. So many, in fact, it can be difficult to know which to choose from. Some tools can increase performance by up to 30% or more, while others have no effect whatsoever, or even slow down your system. When choosing …

Categories: Uncategorized
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
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Windows 10: Top Free Apps from the StoreOne of the great advantages of Windows 10 is the inclusion of the Microsoft Store app. Using this app you can browse through thousands of items of software for your PC – many of them free – and install anything you fancy quickly and safely. Not everything at the Store is worth having, of course, …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 10
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Windows 10: Upgrade Free From Windows 8.1 or 7Are you still using the elderly Windows 8.1, or the even-older Windows 7? If you are, you’re being left behind. Windows 7 is no longer supported and Windows 8.1 is fast heading in the same direction, so it’s time to do something about it. But what? …

Categories: Updates
Operating Systems: 10
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Windows 10: Video Creation from Your PhotosDo your digital photos just tend to sit forgotten on your computer? If so, why not do something special with them? Using the Windows 10 Photos app, you can turn them into a video to share with friends and relatives. It’s surprisingly easy to do. In fact, if you’re not fussy, the Photos app can …

Categories: Multimedia
Operating Systems: 10
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Word Track Changes to Speed Up Shared WorkingTrack Changes and Words other reviewing features are excellent tools for structuring the way in which you work with others. There was a time when this type of collaborative word processing was limited to the workplace. These days, every area of our life has been touched by new technology. If you belong to a club, …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
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Windows Controls: Understand What You’re SeeingWhat on earth are ‘spin buttons’ and ‘radio buttons’? What’s the difference between a ‘list box’ and a ‘drop-down list’, or between a ‘menu bar’ and a ‘context menu’? How can you tell whether a checkbox is switched on or off – and why does it sometimes seem to be neither? No more head scratching: …

Categories: Basics
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
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Word: Perfect Documents Every TimeYou probably use Word all of the time to write letters and other documents. But according to a survey, most users only use about 10% of the features offered by Word. Based on that fact, most users could save themselves the cost of a Microsoft Office installation and instead use the WordPad tool that is …

Categories: Office & Software Programs, Optimisation
Operating Systems:
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Word Problem SolvingCure the Annoying Errors and Bugs that Make Using Microsoft Word a Misery It sometimes seems that Word has a mind of its own. You type something in a document only to read it back later and find it doesn’t look like what you typed at all. This usually happens because Word applies its own …

Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7, 8
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Word Documents: 100% Protection You write important documents in Word such as contracts, memos and confidential logs, along with your day to day correspondence. But, by default, anyone with access to your PC could access one of these files. Fortunately, Word gives you access to built-in features that allow you to control access to individual documents, or even sections …

Categories: Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7, 8
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Word Documents 100% Protected Your confidential letters, contracts and private notes can be created in Word just like any other document. The difference is that these important documents need to be protected against unauthorised access with a password. Fortunately, Word contains everything you need in order to lock up your documents against prying eyes and changes that you …

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