Techie Tips

Windows XP Mode and Virtual PC

November 21, 2011

You love your new Windows 7 computer, but there’s one thing you hate about it. That old software which used to run on your old machine isn’t compatible with Windows 7. You know because you got error messages, even when you right clicked the... Read more

Upgrade your old computer

November 18, 2011

So you bought a new personal computer and the old one is gathering dust in the shed. No one wants machine of that vintage any more when there’s faster and sexier options on the market. Instead of “giving it away” for a steal on TradeMe... Read more

Setting up wi-fi

November 14, 2011

Most broadband modems include a wireless router these days. It’s known around the world as Wi-Fi and is great for connecting a multitude of portable computing devices to the internet. Almost all modern cell phones include wireless connectivity... Read more

SyncToy 2.1

November 11, 2011

If you own more than one personal computer, say a desktop and a laptop or netbook, remembering where you stored that most important file can be a chore. While you’re on the road, remembering that the document you need is stored on your desktop... Read more

Is Your ISP Delivering?

November 9, 2011

If you bought a six pack of soft drink and discovered when you got it home that a can was missing you’d probably take it back to the supermarket. When it comes to the broadband service delivered by your internet service provider (or ISP) you... Read more

Keyboard shortcuts

November 7, 2011

Want to boost productivity at home or in the office? Learn these few keyboard shortcuts and save time. FUNCTION KEYS If you need to rename a file forget double clicking on it and risking opening it by accident. Instead click it once and press F2... Read more

Battery care

November 2, 2011

Notebook and netbook batteries are expensive to replace. Some notebook and netbook batteries keep a decent charge for less that the warranty of the. Others, treated correctly, can outlast the portable computer they came with. If you learn to think... Read more

Windows Easy Transfer

October 31, 2011

If you’re putting off upgrading your computer because you can’t face transferring all your old files to a new machine, then fear no more. Windows 7, the latest flavour of Microsoft’s operating system, comes with “Windows Easy Transfer”... Read more

Ribbon Hero

October 28, 2011

Few personal computer users are getting the most of out of Microsoft Office, particularly if they are using the feature packed 2010 edition and its 2007 predecessor. RIBBON RULES Microsoft dumped traditional toolbars and menus in 2007 and replaced... Read more

Dropbox

October 26, 2011

If you use more than one computer keeping track of all your files can be hard. Your work computer will have a different set of files in its Documents folder to your desktop and laptop, and when you add smartphones into the mix things can get really... Read more

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