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Article | 9/10/2012 How to run your business in Evernote

Evernote isn't a revolution. Like most of the technology products we tend to use regularly in our daily lives, Evernote is an evolution, a collection ...

Article | 4/10/2012 A Beginner's Guide to Windows 8

This book will guide you through some of the new features that you can expect to find in Windows 8, including the all-important Start screen. We'll al...

Article | 20/08/2012 The top-performing Android phones: Benchmark blitz

These days Android phones seem to be in an arms race when it comes to performance, with claims of faster processors, better graphics engines, and more...

Article | 19/08/2012 Not all external hard drives will work properly when connected to a TV's USB port

If you've been considering buying a brand new 3TB or 4TB external hard drive to plug into your TV's USB port for media playback, you might want to rec...

Article | 6/08/2012 Print from your iPhone or iPad to any printer

Want to print an email you received on your iPad? How about a photo you snapped with your iPhone? Or a document you just downloaded from Dropbox?

Article | 9/07/2012 Low-cost tablet buying advice

Tablets are becoming increasingly common in the workplace, the home, and even at the top of children's Christmas lists. Just about every company has j...

Article | 14/06/2012 How to run your own LAN party

Remember the good old days of the LAN party? You might not; thanks to today's prevalence of broadband connections, the availability of free voice and ...

Article | 7/06/2012 Android 101: A guide to using your Android phone

Android can do a lot for you-but you have to know where to begin. Here's a step-by-step guide to making the most of your Android phone's many features...

Article | 30/05/2012 How to edit office documents on your tablet

Can a tablet replace your business laptop? Probably, if you're willing to load it up with the right apps. If you're considering carrying an iPad or An...

Article | 29/05/2012 Quickly share iOS photos with your Mac

There are plenty of ways to transfer photos from an iOS device to a Mac--I generally email them to myself or use Messages--but it can still be a hassl...

Article | 29/05/2012 How to benchmark your Android device

How powerful is your phone? The question would have been nonsensical a decade ago, but as we increasingly depend on smartphones and tablets for some o...

Article | 28/04/2012 802.11ac 'Gigabit Wi-Fi': What you need to nnow

Your 802.11n wireless network and devices are about to become passé. Although the official 802.11ac specification won't be finalised until sometime in...

Article | 24/02/2012 How to set up iOS calendar syncing

In an ideal world, your calendar would be in perfect sync on your Mac and your iPhone, without any manual syncing required. There must be a way to pul...

Article | 1/12/2011 How to buy the best e-reader

We've seen lots of changes in the e-reader market over the past year. Prices have plummeted, with $100 and less suddenly a realistic price for e-reade...

Article | 1/11/2011 How to Put Windows 8 on a Flash Drive

If you've poked around PC World in recent weeks, you've learned how to download and install Windows 8 on a new hard-drive partition and how to install...

Article | 22/10/2011 How to Sync Your Android Phone or Tablet with iTunes

It's not uncommon to have iOS and Android users living under the same roof. Indeed, perhaps you've been an iPod owner for many users, but recently dec...

Article | 22/08/2011 Personal care glossary

If you're buying a personal care product like a groomer, hairdryer or toothbrush, brush up on the terminology and jargon.

Article | 22/08/2011 Buying personal care products

More than ever before, there's a growing range of personal care appliances that bring professional grooming results right into your home. Whether you ...

Article | 22/08/2011 Handheld blender FAQ

If you're reading through these, chances are you've got some questions about buying a handheld blender. Hopefully this list takes care of some of the ...

Article | 22/08/2011 Handheld blender glossary

If buying a new stick blender seems a bit daunting, read through our glossary of handheld blender terms to get to grips.