Tutorials
Article | 8/07/2009
Window tips: Windows 7 shortcuts and more
Windows 7 adds some new keyboard shortcuts to the mix, all of them based on the Windows key. Here are my favorites:
Article | 8/07/2009
Firmware and you: a comprehensive guide to updating your hardware
Utter the word “firmware” to the average PC user, and you'll likely elicit a blank stare in return.
Article | 8/07/2009
Power-saving tips for your home theatre
Large high-definition televisions are voracious electricity consumers. Some 50-inch plasmas demand in excess of 400 watts of power when turned on. Tha...
Article | 8/07/2009
Speed up your Windows XP netbook
Most modern desktops and laptops have power to spare, but netbooks are notoriously pokey. Consequently, you should turn off any operating-system featu...
Article | 3/07/2009
Simple upgrades for your laptop
The low price of storage means it's feasible for most laptop owners to expand the capacity of their machines. But if you're going to the bother of ins...
Article | 23/06/2009
How to get Windows 7 features on a Vista or XP system
Vista received well-deserved criticism for bringing few noteworthy new features in its train when it arrived to take over from Windows XP. In contrast...
Article | 23/06/2009
Get Windows 7 performance on your current PC
Informal speed tests show that Windows 7 boots faster than Vista, and many users have reported that it "feels" faster during everyday operation. (Mayb...
Article | 1/06/2009
Manage media on any device
When did entertainment get so complicated? So many files, and so many formats. Our no-hassle tips for iTunes music and digital video will let you play...
Article | 19/05/2009
Three ways to install Windows 7 on a netbook
By now you know that you can download the Windows 7 Release Candidate free of charge from Microsoft and use it for nearly a year.
Article | 13/11/2008
Save ink and paper every time you print
Here's a quick trick to cut down on printer consumables: downsize your output so that two pages fit on single sheet of paper.("Honey, I shrunk the Wor...
Article | 29/04/2009
Cheap printing: 5 ways to save bucks on ink and paper
Nobody likes buying more printer ink. Follow these tips and you won't have to do it nearly so often.
Article | 18/04/2009
Save Paper Costs by Shrinking Prints
Want to cut up to half your paper and ink budget? Just use half as much paper. Yeah, it sounds like the punchline to a sad joke - I won't quit my day ...
Article | 26/03/2009
Cheap HDTV and home theater tricks
Entertainment doesn't have to be expensive, even with a large HDTV and great content.
Article | 24/10/2008
The audiophile’s guide to streaming music
The introduction of the MP3 player enabled people to play their music anywhere, but it has had an unfortunate side effect: Folks have sacrificed the a...
Article | 8/10/2008
How to stream media around the home
You've no doubt already fine-tuned your existing audio setup, but why stop at optimising the audio potential of just one PC? Connecting all your compu...
Article | 1/09/2008
The Specs that matter (and the specs that don't)
It usually goes like this: An ad in the paper (or online) catches your eye. It lists a few product specs and claims some special features, but that's ...
Article | 19/08/2008
Better music, from your PC, for free
High-quality PC audio is important to me, as I spend a lot of time listening to music on my desktop. In previous articles I've discussed the aural adv...
Article | 23/07/2008
How to calibrate your HDTV
You spent a lot of money on your fancy new HDTV, but its picture probably isn't as good as it could be. If you want to see exciting sports events and ...
