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How to unlock Windows 10's secret modes
By Wayne Williams last updated
In-depth Using some of the secret modes for Windows 10 can help unlock a variety benefits for users of the popular operating system
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Killed by Google: The best free alternatives to Google apps
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth Still mourning Picasa or Reader? Try these free alternatives to the many programs, services and apps Google has abandoned in recent years
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Run a VPN On Any Device
By Wayne Williams published
Tutorials Want to remain anonymous online and access blocked content even when you’re not sitting at your PC? Here's how to use a virtual private network on any web-connected device
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Switch to the anonymous web
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth Worried about your online privacy while confined to your home during the coronavirus crisis? Here are some of the best tools for accessing an alternative, invisible internet
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Stop using software
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth Why download hefty programs when you can run everything in your browser instead?
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Stop leaking your identity
By Wayne Williams published
Tutorials Are you inadvertently sharing sensitive information online? We reveal how to identify data leaks and plug the holes in your privacy
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How to install the Windows 10 Creators Update from USB
By Clare Hopping, Wayne Williams published
Tutorials How to create a bootable USB and install the latest version of Windows 10 on your PC
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How to run classic versions of Windows on modern PCs
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth Despite Microsoft's efforts to modernise Windows, some older features are too good to let go
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How to make your email hack-proof
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth How to secure your inbox, enhance your mail and unlock secret codes
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How to master your passwords on all your devices
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth Simple solutions to help you sort through the chaos of saved browser passwords
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How to spot and stop false positives in your PC's security
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth What to do when overzealous defences flag, block and filter innocuous 'threats'
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Best free email backup tools
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth A look at some of the easiest to use tools for saving your essential data
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Secret Chrome hacks you must try today
By Wayne Williams published
Tutorials A look at the latest tools in Google's redesigned Experiments page, and why you might want to use them
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How to create a USB rescue kit for your PC
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth What you need to build a toolkit of essential free software, and where to get it
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How to stop your browser freezing
By Wayne Williams published
In-depth How to diagnose and fix hangs and crashes in Chrome, Firefox and Edge