In this issue: The most important changes you'll ever make to your web browser, Download without being hacked: Get files and programs from the internet without any risks and much more...

Lock down your PC Make your PC invulnerable to hackers, burglars and dubious neighbours with our comprehensive security guide.

Get £130 of tech for a tenner Ken Rigsby saves a small fortune on tech accessories at Poundland.

Find your recently used files faster Make sure you never misplace a file again with these tips and tools.

Start afresh in Windows 10 Give your PC a boost by making Windows 10 as good as new, Download anything to access offline Read websites, web articles, emails and online maps while out and about, The Final Straw Ken Rigsby counts the cost of tech accessories, What’s All the Fuss About? Weeping Angel, Make text on websites easier to read, Make Windows Better Unblock your print queue and more...,

HP Chromebook 13 G1 - The Chromebook's next chapter.

BenQ GW2270H - Picture this - a plain and simple PC monitor.

Asus PL-AC56 powerline kit - Plug the holes in your home Wi-Fi network and more...

Get a faster & safer home network - Get your home Wi-Fi firing on all cylinders and keep hackers off your router with our handy hints.

Teach your old spellchecker new tricks - Make your documents error-proof with our tips and tool tweaks.

What should I download now? - We provide updated solutions to some of your past software queries and more...

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Best Free Software Process Network Monitor

Reader Support Your tech problems fixed

What’s All the Fuss About? Tinker Board

Brilliant New Apps,

Stop using this windows tools now,

Best extra tool for your office software, and much more!!

Stop using Windows Security,

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Transform your mobile keyboard, and much more!!

Windows GodMode - What you can do with Windows’ hidden control centre to make your PC work best for you.

Xerox Phaser 6022V - This Phaser printer isn’t set to stun.

Lenovo Yoga 900S - Light hybrid offers slim pickings and more...

Make your PC unhackable in 2017- Keep hackers at bay by reading our
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Windows 10 in 2017- the changes you need to know about
What Microsoft is planning for its big updates in the coming year
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Turbo boost your typing-Type text faster and more accurately with ourtips and tools.

Windows 10: Every new program you need We reveal the latest programs tailor-made to enhance your W10 experience,
Is it worth the money? MailWasher Pro,
Stop online advertisers tracking you Protect yourself from predatory advertisers out to sell your browsing habits to the highest bidder, and much more!!!

Who's hacking your Wi-Fi?  Has your broadband slowed to a snail's pace? We reveal how to find out if someone is leeching off your Wi-Fi and how to block them.

Is it worth the money? PhotoSync.

Say goodbye to Yahoo If 2014's major hack has undermined your faith in Yahoo, we explain how to move your email.

Run old programs in  Windows 10 Miss those familiar programs from yesteryear? We show you how to breathe new life into vintage software.

Kobo Aura One - Kobo's larger ebook reader - start of a new chapter?

TP-Link Archer VR2600 - A router for those with a need for speed.

CCl Horizon - An impressive PC that even makes room for improvement and more...

Win a Penclic K2 wireless mini keyboard.

Fast Fixes - Kaspersky Internet Security 2017.

The Final Straw - Ken Rigsby refuses to buy into expensive gadgets and more...

Why your PC keeps crashing - Is your computer a crashing bore? Read our tips to make sure it runs without a hitch.

Is it worth the money? - Duplicate Cleaner Pro 4.0

The Final Straw Ken Rigsby is being watched by the Online Thought Police and more...

In this Issue: Who’s spying on your PC? Well, Google is for a start. We’ll tell you to what extent and how you can stop it. Plus, how hackers use your hardware to infect you, What’s All the Fuss About? Skype bots, Fast Fixes ,EaseUS Todo Backup, The Final Straw Ken Rigsby can’t hear himself think above his noisy PC and much more...

Don't Pay For PC Repairs - The 14 most expensive problems you can actually fix YOURSELF.

Phone and Tablet Tips - Make your photos stand out.

Make Office Better - Find Outlook emails quicker and more...

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Replace Windows Live Mail NOW!, NEVER LOSE YOUR FILES!, Is it worth the money?, Windows 10: the final decision, OnePlus 3, Alba 10 Inch Tablet, Consumeractive, Problems Solved, Jargon Buster, HP OfficeJet Pro 8720/ Epson WorkForce Pro WF-5620DWF, Phone and Tablet Tips, Fix problems with Windows 10’s Start menu, Back up your whole PC before upgrading to W10 and more...,

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Never Download Junk again, Every box you must untick when installing software, Update your Anti virus now!, Microsoft changes your email and more...

Speed up Windows 10 today, Hidden side effects of removing software, Connecting laptop to TV, Make your command prompt easier to use and more...

Software you must, Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Disable useless keyboard shortcuts, Recover lost files after upgrading to Windows 10, Organise photos the fastest way and more...

Windows 10: the 22 best things you can do Still undecided about upgrading? We outline the things Windows 10 does better than 7 and 8.1, The Final Straw Ken Rigsby hates the democratic idiocy of online polls, Block dangerous adverts on your iPad and more...

Software and browser settings you must change We reveal all the tweaks you should make to keep your PC safe, Picasa survival guide As support for Google’s photo
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Windows 10 fixed Microsoft’s latest operating system might be impressive but it isn’t perfect. We provide solutions to some of your Windows 10 frustrations, Protect your eyes from screen glare We explain how best to make your computer and tablet screens a sight

Has your PC Hacked?, Run Windows 3.1 in your browser for free,How to block the Windows 10 upgrade, Does using a PC really fight dementia?, The future’s bright unlike the futurologists and more...

Windows 10 The 24 changes you must make, Why won’t Apple unlock a terrorist’s iPhone?, Ken Rigsby doesn’t buy into broadband hype and more...

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