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How to: 15 Excel features to master your data 

How to: 15 Excel features to master your data

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  14 May 2013  |  Comment now
Microsoft Excel is packed with powerful tools. Darien Graham-Smith runs through some easy-to-use features for analysing and presenting data.
Review: HP Envy x2 

Review: HP Envy x2

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  1 May 2013  |  Comment now
A stylish Windows 8 hybrid with great battery life – but the price is too high.
How to: What to do when your PC is about to die 

How to: What to do when your PC is about to die

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  9 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
PC “blue-screening” or mysteriously shutting down? Don’t panic – Darien Graham-Smith helps you diagnose and solve common problems
Review: Intel Next Unit of Computing 

Review: Intel Next Unit of Computing

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  4 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
This Core i3 barebones system is a compelling option for those for whose priorities place compact before powerful.
How to: Get started with Hyper-V virtualisation 

How to: Get started with Hyper-V virtualisation

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  8 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Microsoft’s virtualisation host is now available to all users of Windows 8 Professional. Darien Graham-Smith shows you how to get started.
How to: Windows 8 advanced features 

How to: Windows 8 advanced features

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  4 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
The new Windows isn’t only about tablet apps. Darien Graham-Smith looks at some of the technical enhancements in Microsoft’s latest OS.
How to: Does your camera need a fast SD card? 

How to: Does your camera need a fast SD card?

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  19 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
Does a premium card really make a difference? Darien Graham-Smith decodes the jargon, and puts a selection of cards to the test.
How to: Back up all your devices 

How to: Back up all your devices

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  14 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
It’s vital to back up not only PCs, but smartphones and tablets too. We show you how to protect every device you own.
How to: Automate your web with ifttt 

How to: Automate your web with ifttt

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  7 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
Overwhelmed by web services? ifttt is a free tool that can take care of many tasks automatically. Darien Graham-Smith shows how it’s done
Review: LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt SSD 

Review: LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt SSD

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  31 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Expensive, but with the features you need and good performance.
Review: Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adaptor 

Review: Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adaptor

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  31 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Really only for specialist Mac users.
Review: Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt 

Review: Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  31 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Hungry for power, and lacking in features.
Review: Elgato Thunderbolt SSD 

Review: Elgato Thunderbolt SSD

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  31 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Mixed performance and very expensive.
How to: Get the best from your batteries 

How to: Get the best from your batteries

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  31 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Looking for all-day performance? Darien Graham-Smith explores how the batteries in mobile devices work, and how to maximise capacity
Weekend Project: Take your OS with you 

Weekend Project: Take your OS with you

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  3 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
There’s no need to haul a laptop around with you – simply carry your OS on a USB flash drive. Darien Graham-Smith shows you how
Weekend Project: Configure your router 

Weekend Project: Configure your router

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  20 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
How to configure your router to achieve optimal best performance and security for your home network
Weekend Project: Mastering RAID arrays 

Weekend Project: Mastering RAID arrays

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  13 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
RAID protects data from hardware failure and improves transfer speed - get the low down on setting up your own array.
Weekend Project: Build your own supercomputer 

Weekend Project: Build your own supercomputer

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  29 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
Looking for a techie DIY adventure? Maybe it's time to build a supercomputer in your own home?
How To: Encrypt your data 

How To: Encrypt your data

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  7 May 2012  |  Comment now
Don't expose your data to hackers and thieves. This tutorial explains encryption and shows you how to protect your own files.
How to build your own media centre 

How to build your own media centre

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  17 Apr 2012  |  Comment now
Music, movies, live TV and more -- a media PC can be the heart of your entertainment system. We show you how to set one up.
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