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How to use virtual desktops in Windows 10
Operating systems

Virtual desktops are a great way to keep your applications organised in Windows 10

Windows 10 backup - Control panel/settings
How to create a backup (and restore it) in Windows 10
Operating systems

Setting up a backup is a vital first step on any operating system. Here's how to do it in Windows 10

Windows Media Center
How to replace the six features missing from Windows 10
Operating systems

During the upgrade to Windows 10, you could lose up to six of the features you're used to from Windows 7 and 8. Here's how to replace them

Windows 10 add user - Microsoft Account
How to add users in Windows 10 and enable parental controls
Operating systems

If more than one person will use your Windows 10 PC, each person will need their own account. Here's how to get them set up

Windows 10 Cortana
How to use Cortana in Windows 10 and make it search Google
Operating systems

Microsoft's Cortana 'Personal Digital Assistant' is built into Windows 10. Here's what it can do

How to set up and use Mail in Windows 10
Operating systems

Windows 10's Mail client is powerful and has some useful extra features - here's how to set it up

How to set up and use the Calendar in Windows 10
Operating systems

The pretty new Windows 10 calendar works with all kinds of accounts - here's how to set it up

Cubase Elements 8 box
Steinberg Cubase Elements 8 review
Software

Hugely sophisticated and complex, Cubase Elements is tremendous value but not for everyone.

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Adobe fixes fatal flaw in Flash
Software Technology

Adobe's accident prone Flash software is fixed again

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Chrome does drain the life out of your laptop battery
Laptops Software

Does your browser choice actually make a difference to your laptop's battery life? We run the numbers