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If you find that some of the characters you type with the keyboard actually come out differently on the screen this is probably because Windows is set to use the wrong keyboard... more
Desktop Shortcuts explained and how to add one to your DesktopWhen you work with Windows the area on your screen is called the Desktop and will look something like the following picture (although you'll probably have less icons!)... more
Useful keyboard shortcutsMany of the tasks you can perform in Windows using the standard menus can also be performed using shortcut keystrokes with the keyboard... more
Bits, Bytes and Kilobytes ExplainedAll information and data handled by a computer is stored as numbers and to understand how this works it's worth knowing a bit about the binary number system... more
Maintenance tasks to help keep your PC running smoothlyOn this page I have compiled a short list of basic PC tips that will help you to keep your computer running smoothly... more
| 14/8/2007 | On demand video may increase internet bills for everyone |
According to some analysts the recent explosion in online video services could result in an increase in net costs for all... more | |
| 13/8/2007 | Google ends video purchase service |
Following the purchase of You Tube Google has decided to stop selling video content from it's original Google video site... more | |
| 1/10/2006 | Tesco to offer budget PC software |
In a move that will pitch the supermarket giant against companies like Microsoft and Symantec Tesco have announced that they are to provide budget PC software... more | |
| 27/9/2006 | Intel offer prize to manufacturers to design 'sexy' PC |
Intel are offering a prize for computer manufacturers to design a more 'sexy' PC... more | |
| 27/9/2006 | Microsoft release early Internet Explorer patch to fix serious security vulnerability |
Microsoft are releasing a patch to fix a security hole found in Internet Explorer two weeks early... more |