Wayne Williams
How to unlock Windows 10's secret modes

Microsoft Windows
How to unlock Windows 10's secret modes
Some of Windows 10’s most useful features are mysteriously tucked away. We reveal how to find and make the most of the operating system’s hidden ‘mode…
10 Feb 2022
Killed by Google: The best free alternatives to Google apps

business apps
Killed by Google: The best free alternatives to Google apps
Still mourning Picasa or Reader? Try these free alternatives to the many programs, services and apps Google has abandoned in recent years
20 Oct 2020
Run a VPN On Any Device

virtual private network (VPN)
Run a VPN On Any Device
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…
9 Jul 2020
Switch to the anonymous web

privacy
Switch to the anonymous web
Worried about your online privacy while confined to your home during the coronavirus crisis? Here are some of the best tools for accessing an alternat…
2 May 2020
Stop using software

software as a service (SaaS)
Stop using software
Why download hefty programs when you can run everything in your browser instead?
4 Mar 2020
Stop leaking your identity

privacy
Stop leaking your identity
Are you inadvertently sharing sensitive information online? We reveal how to identify data leaks and plug the holes in your privacy
2 Dec 2019
How to install the Windows 10 Creators Update from USB

operating systems
How to install the Windows 10 Creators Update from USB
How to create a bootable USB and install the latest version of Windows 10 on your PC
14 Feb 2019
How to run classic versions of Windows on modern PCs

Microsoft Windows
How to run classic versions of Windows on modern PCs
Despite Microsoft's efforts to modernise Windows, some older features are too good to let go
20 Nov 2018
How to make your email hack-proof

Security
How to make your email hack-proof
How to secure your inbox, enhance your mail and unlock secret codes
13 Sep 2018
How to master your passwords on all your devices

internet security
How to master your passwords on all your devices
Simple solutions to help you sort through the chaos of saved browser passwords
14 Aug 2018
How to spot and stop false positives in your PC's security

antivirus
How to spot and stop false positives in your PC's security
What to do when overzealous defences flag, block and filter innocuous 'threats'
24 May 2018
Best free email backup tools

backup
Best free email backup tools
A look at some of the easiest to use tools for saving your essential data
17 May 2018
How to create a USB rescue kit for your PC

backup software
How to create a USB rescue kit for your PC
What you need to build a toolkit of essential free software, and where to get it
2 May 2018
How to stop your browser freezing

web browser
How to stop your browser freezing
How to diagnose and fix hangs and crashes in Chrome, Firefox and Edge
26 Apr 2018
How to try out Windows 10 S using a virtual machine

virtual machines
How to try out Windows 10 S using a virtual machine
A guide to using Microsoft's answer to ChromeOS without having to buy a new machine
19 Apr 2018
How to beat ransomware

malware
How to beat ransomware
Cyber criminals are finding ever more devious ways to lock your files. We explain how to protect your devices from the latest threats
13 Dec 2017