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How to add website bookmarks to home screen on iPhone and iPad

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:20:00 GMT

Here's how to bookmark a website on iPhone and iPad. Put a website bookmark on your iOS homescreen.

Three simple ways to get a speedy PC: buy, upgrade or follow our simple software tips

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:21:00 GMT

There are three ways to get a faster PC or laptop: buy a new one, upgrade the hardware, or upgrade the software. We can show you how to do them all.

How to change the default search engine in Internet Explorer

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:50:00 GMT

Here's how to change the default search engine in Internet Explorer from Bing to Google.

Google I/O keynote 2013 as it happened - relive video and key announcements

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:30:00 GMT

Video, key announcements and a liveblog - the best coverage of the Google I/O 2013 keynote as it happened.

Live: Google I/O keynote 2013 - live video and key announcements

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Live video, live announcements and a liveblog - the best coverage of the Google I/O 2013 keynote.

How to change the default search engines used by Firefox

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:40:00 GMT

Here's how to change the search engine Firefox uses by default, both in your browser's search bar and the main address bar.

How to change the default search engine on Chrome

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:25:00 GMT

We explain how to change the default search engine in the Google Chrome web browser.

What to expect from Google I/O: Google I/O 2013 predictions

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

Our Google I/O 2013 predictions: will we see Key Lime Pie, Nexus 5, X Phone, or a Google Glass launch date? Here's what to expect from Google I/O in 2013. UPDATED, 15 May 2013.

Speed up your PC: stop programs starting up when Windows 8 boots

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:05:00 GMT

Stop programs automatically loading when you boot your Windows 8 PC or laptop and PC and it will launch a lot quicker. Here's how to launch your Windows 8 PC faster by removing unwanted programs from the bootup process.

How to wipe a Mac: erase your Mac's hard drive

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:09:00 GMT

We explain how to wipe a Mac's hard drive, and then reinstall OS X.

What happened to iPad 3? Why the third-generation iPad disappeared

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT

When the fourth-generation iPad arrived the iPad 2 was retained but the third-gen iPad disappeared. So what happened to the iPad 3?

How to set a data usage limit on Android phone or tablet

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:48:00 GMT

Here's how to set a limit to the amount of data your Android phone or tablet can use each month. This could save you money!

How to change App Store on iPhone to UK

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:25:00 GMT

What do you do if the App Store on your iPhone thinks you are in a different country? We show you how to change the App Store on your iPhone to the UK. It's really easy when you know how.

How to use System Restore to fix a Windows 8 PC or laptop

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:50:00 GMT

System Restore is one of the features that makes Windows worth having - the ability to roll back Windows to a point where you know it was working well can rescue your PC or laptop from all manner of ills. Here's how to use System Restore in Windows 8.

How to access your old Tweets - and why you might want to

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:55:00 GMT

Here's how you can read your old Tweets by month, or search your archive to find Tweets with certain words, phrases, hashtags or @usernames. We also tell you why you should know what you posted long ago on Twitter.

Samsung Galaxy S4 price in UK; Galaxy S4 UK network availability

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:40:00 GMT

The Galaxy S4 has been officially announced, and will be available in the UK for April 27. Here are the latest details on network availability and UK price for the Galaxy S4 now that pre-orders are being taken. We'll be updating this story as more info comes in.

How to block a number on an iPhone

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:42:00 GMT

We would all like the ability not to be contacted from certain numbers. Perhaps you are receiving nuisance calls from PPI firms, or an ex just won't leave you alone. You can block each call as it comes in, of course, but how can you block that number forever? Here's how to block a number on an iPhone.

All PCs great and small: how competition and collaboration is driving tech innovation

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMT

A strange set of competitive and interdependent business relationships is driving innovation in PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets. And for the consumer that's mostly good news.

PS4 price in UK; how much will the PlayStation 4 cost?

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:18:00 GMT

The latest news, rumours and analysis of the PS4 price in the UK. We look at the hardware and industry leaks to answer the question: how much will the PlayStation 4 cost?

BlackBerry to launch cheaper BlackBerry 10 smartphone this summer

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT

BlackBerry is going to release a cheaper BlackBerry 10 handset, it revealed today.

Best place to buy Macbook Air; Macbook Air buying advice

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:18:00 GMT

Options you have when shopping for a Macbook Air, new or old. We asses the strengths and weaknesses of the best places to buy a Macbook Air.

Lumia 920, Xperia Z, iPhone 5 are most-wanted smartphones

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:45:00 GMT

The Nokia Lumia 920 is the phone most people would choose if money was no object, followed by the Xperia Z and iPhone 5. What smartphone would you choose?

Make your next PC an all-in-one PC

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:49:00 GMT

Make your next PC an all-in-one and you can dispense with your PC, TV and set top box.

Samsung Galaxy S4 price in UK; Galaxy S4 UK network availability

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:52:00 GMT

The Galaxy S4 has been officially announced, and will be available in the UK for April 26. Here are the latest details on network availability and UK price for the Galaxy S4. We'll be updating this story as more info comes in.

Samsung Galaxy S4: details, what you need to know

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:15:00 GMT

Samsung tonight launched the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone. Here are all the Samsung Galaxy S4 details, including Galaxy S4 specs, UK price and availability, Galaxy S4 images, and a video of the Galaxy S4 launch event. We've also got details on the Galaxy S4's new features, and Galaxy S4 new software features.