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Edit photos for free with the Gimp

Edit photos for free with the Gimp

Adobe Photoshop is an expensive application to purchase or upgrade, Nick Veitch shows you how to get the same results using the Gimp. ... read more »

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Fix Vista UAC issues

Vista UAC

If your sick of UAC (User Account Control) prompts in Vista, then Nick has the solution for you. in a series of simple steps you can reduce or disable the UAC system and reclaim your PC. ... read more »

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Setup a WiFi Network

Setup a WiFi network

Christian shows you how to install and setup a new router and broadband connection. He covers the basics from what each connection on your router is to how to secure your network in the administration panel. ... read more »

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Reduce XP startup times

Reduce XP startup times

Nick Veitch shows you how to reduce startup times in Windows XP using the free startup customisation program, AutoRuns. Remove pointless helper applications and get into Windows faster. ... read more »

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Secure your PC with the HOSTS file

Secure your PC with the HOSTS file

Give your PC some added security without paying a penny using the HOSTS file. Tanya Combrinck guides you through the process. ... read more »

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Speed up Windows Vista

Speed up Vista

Staff Writer Tanya Combrinck guides you through three simple steps that will boost your Windows Vista systems performance. Get the full potential out of your hardware by turning off resource heavy features. ... read more »

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Speed up Windows XP

Speed up XP

Get the full potential from Windows XP with Tanya Combrinck’s assortment of handy Windows XP tips and tweaks. In minutes you’ll be running a faster and leaner PC. ... read more »

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Reduce XP startup times

Reduce XP startup times

Nick Veitch shows you how to reduce startup times in Windows XP using the free startup customisation program, AutoRuns. Remove pointless helper applications and get into Windows faster. ... read more »