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How to personalise Windows 8
You can make your Windows 8 PC look unique -- not just with live tiles, but with colours, background patterns and lock-screen wallpapers. Read more
29 January 2013 by David Gilson
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Windows 8 review
Windows 8 is a forward-thinking and bold statement for the future of PCs from Microsoft, with vast security and speed improvements. Read more
17 August 2012 by Nik Rawlinson
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How to change default programs in Windows 8
Windows 8 chooses its default players to run your music and video but what if you want different programs to open your files? Here's how. Read more
12 July 2012 by John Thompson
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How to log in directly to the classic desktop in Windows 8
If you'd rather be taken to the traditional desktop interface upon booting up Windows 8, not the new Start screen, follow this handy tip. Read more
11 July 2012 by John Thompson
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How to manage your contacts and photos in Windows 8
Getting to grips with Windows 8? Here's how to get the People and Photos apps grabbing your friends' pics and info from all your services. Read more
6 June 2012 by David Nield
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How to use Windows 8's new interface
As the official launch of Windows 8 looms, and with the Release Preview now out in the wild, here's our guide to using the new Metro UI. Read more
6 June 2012 by David Nield
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OS X Lion gestures explained
Apple's OS X Lion is the most gesture-reliant operating system yet shipped by any manufacturer. Watch our efficiency-boosting video guide to Mac Lion's 14 new gestures. Watch video
8 November 2011 by Nik Rawlinson
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How to install Windows 8 alongside your normal OS
Try Windows 8 alongside your regular OS on both PC and Mac by downloading Oracle's free VirtualBox software and following our instructions. Read more
3 October 2011 by Nik Rawlinson
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How to create ebooks using OS X Lion
Here's how to create your very own ebook using nothing more than a few text files and the tools bundled in Mac Lion. JK Rowling had better watch out. Read more
27 July 2011 by Nik Rawlinson
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How to use OS X Lion AirDrop
Mac Lion's AirDrop feature lets you wirelessly share files between compatible Macs with no configuration or set-up required. Here's how to use it. Read more
27 July 2011 by Nik Rawlinson
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