Technology
Windows Help & Advice
THE YEAR OF 5G
We’re on the cusp of a mobile revolution: as new 5G phones connect to new 5G networks across the UK. You’ll be able to enjoy super-fast, super-stable data access wherever you may roam.
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Learn how to....Make your mouse and keyboard easier to use
“Windows 10 includes numerous options that can enhance the way you interact with it – we reveal how to make your input devices easier to use”
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Nikon D780
Is the full-frame DSLR still relevant in the mirrorless age?
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
LOCK IT DOWN!
Nick Peers reveals how to make your PC secure against malware and other threats
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Learn how to…Enhance skies in Luminar
“Luminar’s latest update is full of tools to make the skies in your images more interesting”
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
How to zip and unzip files
“Whether you’re freeing up storage space or sending lots of files to other people, Windows’ built-in file zipping will make your life so much easier”
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
HTC Vive Cosmos and Elite
Transforming VR headsets that fit any space and any game
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Back up important data with File History
“The File History feature of Windows 10 can be used to roll back to earlier versions of documents, or just create backups of all your important files”
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Brother MFC-J6947DW
Business inkjet with true A3 ability
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Asus ZenBook Flip 15
A capable and premium 2-in-1 laptop
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May 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Learn How To… Create HDR Photos With Free Image Editing Apps
Mike Bedford investigates how to generate dramatic photos, containing much more of the tonal variation we actually see in a scene
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April 2020
Windows Help & Advice
10 Free Apps You Can't Live Without
Everybody – and we mean everybody – needs this collection of free tools and apps, curated by Nick Peers
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April 2020
Windows Help & Advice
SPEED UP WINDOWS
ALL THE BEST TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM RUN FASTER
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April 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Learn how to… Use emoji when writing in Windows 10
Your guide Mark Wyciślik-Wilson says…“You’re probably used to adding emoji to text messages and social media posts, but you can also use them within Windows via the emoji keyboard”
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April 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Learn how to… Update notification and action settings
Your guide Mark Wyciślik-Wilson says… “We show you just how useful Windows 10’s Action Centre can be, and how you can take control of notifications once and for all”
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April 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Learn how to… Smooth skin in Luminar
Your guide Ian Evenden says… “Making a portrait flattering but still keeping it natural, is one of the great challenges of image editing. Here, we use Luminar’s AI tools to make it easier”
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April 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Learn how to… Stop all browser snooping with Tor
Neil Mohr investigates the shadowy world of onion routing, and how it can be used to shrug off any surveillance of your online activities
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April 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Acer ConceptD 7
From £2,299 | $2,299 www.acer.com A mobile workstation for creatives
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April 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Motorola Razr
£1,350 | $1,500 www.motorola.com The Razr folds, but at a high price
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April 2020
Windows Help & Advice
The State Of VR
Join us as we take a look at the current state of virtual reality in gaming and beyond. By Christian Guyton
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March 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Protect Your Data
Encrypt files, folders, and even entire drives to keep your information secure
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March 2020
Windows Help & Advice
10 Things You Should Do With Your PC
Looking for fresh inspiration on how to use your PC? Nick Peers reveals some bold new ideas
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March 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Learn How To…Make Good Photos Look Even Better
Mike Bedford provides guidance on how to use the GIMP photo-editing package to make dramatic improvements to your photos
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March 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Panasonic Toughbook 55
From £2,133 | $2,290 www.panasonic.com A surprisingly practical and modular platform
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March 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Creative Sound Blaster X3
£110 | $120 www.creative.com An attempt to tackle multiple audio concerns at the same time
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March 2020
Windows Help & Advice
HP Elite Dragonfly
From £1,619 | $1,659 www.hp.com A dream come true for the traveling professional
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March 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Alienware m15 R2
From £1,349 | $1,232 www.dell.co.uk Finally, a portable gaming laptop from Alienware
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March 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Formula 1 …On The Future Of Car Tech
F1’s technical director tells us about the latest tech in track cars that will trickle down to our own, less-spectacular, road-going vehicles
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February 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Refresh, Restart, Recycle, Reinstall
Confused by whether to refresh, reset or reinstall? Windows 10 has multiple options, and they’re changing all the time
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February 2020
Windows Help & Advice
Things To Consider... Before You Reinstall Windows
Keep lists of installed programs, and their activation keys, to rapidly make your old PC feel like new again
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