Laptop advice
From buying a laptop to using it
Choose the right one and get the best out of it with our laptop advice guides.
Computing categories
Setting up & maintaining your computer
Forget about confusing instruction manuals - our straightforward advice will help get your computer up and running and keep it in tip-top condition.
- Add and remove programs in Windows
- Boost your broadband speed
- Browse the web using Internet Explorer 7
- Choosing the best security software
- Fit a second hard disk
- Home networking guide
- How to buy the best laptop
- How to create Vista accounts
- How to recycle your old computer
- How to recycle your old laptop
- How to scan a slide
- How to set up a webcam
- How to transfer files from XP to Vista
Using your computer: tips & tricks
Many of us only use a tiny proportion of our PC’s capabilities. Follow our hints and tutorials to make the most of your machine.
- Advanced email tips
- Build your own typeface
- Create a festive Christmas card
- Edit and enhance your family portraits
- Excel basics
- Find lost and misplaced files on your PC
- Get started with VoIP
- How to burn a CD
- How to change views in Word
- How to clean your PC
- How to download podcasts
- How to email photos
What you can do online
As the internet grows more complex, we’ll help you get to grips with the basics – log on to our wealth of no-nonsense advice on surfing the web.
- Around the world in 80 webcams
- Browse the web using Internet Explorer 7
- Buying Viagra online
- Child internet safety
- eBay tips and tricks
- Find help online
- Free software downloads
- Guide to activities for kids online
- How to send a slide show by email
- How to use Last.fm
- Kids websites
- Make free video calls
- News readers
- Online bargains
- Online radio
- Online shopping and mail order problems
- Online TV
- Parental control software
- Phone calls over the Internet
- Price comparison sites
- Protect your online ID
- Selling CDs online
- Selling goods safely on Ebay
- Selling property online
- Set up a blog
- Set up email in Windows Vista
- Share your photos with Flickr
- Shop safely online
- Trace ancestors online
- Using the BBC iPlayer
- Using YouTube
- Web galleries
- Wi-Fi hotspots
Managing & protecting your information
Identity theft is a growing problem – we’ll explain how to protect your personal information and stay safe online, plus day-to-day tips on using your computer.
