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Refresh your PC
Over the Winter months your PC probably saw more than it's fair share of usage and with the days geting longer you'r probably not using your PC quite as religiously. Then now is a good time to give it a good once over, a really good Spring clean. Joe Cassels shows you how to de clutter your PC, both on a hardware and software level, he shows you how to dust bust your case, cool down your unit and clean off unwanted files and folders.

Joe also address' a host of common clutter related issues, learn how to fix niggling problems that build up over time through regular PC usage and generally improve the performance of your PC.

eBooks Explained!
If the concept of eBooks is beyond you or you've always wondered if it's worth the money of hassle, then our 16-page Explained! guide to eBooks is just what you need. We explain the ins and outs of eBooks, how they work, where to buy them and more. With this definitive guide to eBooks you'll be reading old classics on your hardware in no time.

Upgrade the easy way!
With the release and establishment of Windows 7 it's as good of a time as any to upgrade. Although less bloated than Vista, Windows 7 does have some specific requirements and to gain the maximum potential from Windows 7 you'll a hardware upgrade.

We take you through the key components for an easy, cost effective and long lifespan upgrade. From a new motherboard all the way to replacing your drives and setting up a RAID array, in no time at all you'll have a fast, new and stable computer that's ready to stand the test of time.

Word 2007 Explained!
Everyone knows how to use Microsoft Word, or do they? In this 16-page complete guide we take you through all the key features of Word 2007 and even have a few gems of wisdom for the seasoned Word users out there.

Work faster in word, learn handy tips like how to return to the top of your document with one simple key combination ([Ctrl] + [Home]) and many many more. Create contents pages with a single click and some creative theming and add bibliography references. ... read more »

Smart ideas for Windows
The PCAnswers team show you how to work faster with your PC. With this handy collection of shortcuts, tips, tricks and tweaks, you're decrease the amount of time you spend trauling through menus and the reaction time of your PC.

Covering all three latest incarnation of Windows (Windows XP, Vista and 7) and Microsoft Office, they're something for everyone. You'll be speeding through regular tasks and applications in no time at all.

Windows Media Center explained
We've all heard of Windows Media Player, well Windows Media Center is it's big brother. Learn how to use the mammoth media suite to watch videos, listen to your music, record TV and stream video around your home.

Fix your damaged photographs
Old photos can degrade dramatically, black and white photos crack and turn yellow and early colour photographs discolour, dramatically changing your photos. Learn how to repair these issues and more with Christian Hall's indepth guide.

Create a home video DVD
Tanya Combrinck shows you how to create a custom DVD, how to set up menus and chapters and finally how to burn it out using the software on this issue's Movie Toolkit Video Disc.

Windows 7 supertips
Sink your teeth into the latest incarnation of Windows with the help of our comprehensive collection of Windows 7 tips and tricks. Learn how to migrate to and enhance Windows 7, how to search more effectively and how to unlock the full potential of the monstrous new operating system that's taken the world by storm.

Excel Explained!
It may not be as exciting as building a new PC or editing a photograph, but spreadsheets are common place among PC users, be it for home finances or managing statistic data. When it comes to juggling data and figures, Excel doesn't lose it's balance.

Take a tour through all the key features of Excel 2007 and discover new and interesting ways of managing and displaying data. With 16 pages of everything you need to know about the spreadsheet application, you'll be a pro in no time.

We solve your problems
Fix 23 common problems submitted by you, from copying data from the internet into excel documents correctly to display issues caused by an overheating graphics card.

The easy way to a healthy PC

When it comes to PCs, prevention is always better than cure. It costs less, reduces stress and can even extend the life of your system and your current Windows installation. In this feature Nick Peers arms you with all the tools and tips you need to run your own maintenance plan, enabling you to nip glitches in the bud before they become serious problems.

Master iTunes

Learn almost everything there is to know in our 16-page Explained! guide to the hit media player from Apple. In this section Joe Cassels shows you how to manage your music and media files, how to purchase music, import your external music and populate track data and album cover art.

Also...

• Learn all about scanners, what to look out for when buying one and the different types of devices available on the market.
• Find out which is the best budget D-SLR camera in The Big Test.
• Solve all your PC problems with 15-pages of computer solutions.
• Do more with your PC with 10 amazing How To... articles on subjects like; Recovering your PC, Creating panoramic photographs, Eradicating the Conficker worm and Speeding up your broadband for free.

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Share your files

Thanks to the emergence of social networking, your photos and files are no longer restricted to the lonesome My Documents folder. Paul Townsend explains how easy it is to share your files with friends families and even the world via your home network and the internet.

Photoshop timesavers

Learn handy new tricks and tips in our top 10 photoshop timesavers, with quick key combinations to simple automated functions, this collection of elusive photoshop features will get you editing photos like a pro in no time at all.

Twitter Explained!

Find out just what Twitter is all about and how to use it as both an information source and an online social network. Joe Cassels shows you how to tweet, teaches your twitter etiquette and the best applications to use with Twitter.

Solve almost any problem with this Fix it! special!

For over two hundred issues now we've covered literally thousands of PC problems, hardware to software, crashes to faults, so this issue we've gathered together some of the most useful computer fixes that are more common than people may think. With case studies from PCAnswers readers and a whole host of tips you're bound to get your PC running smoothly in no time.

Blogging made simple

Maybe you're new to the term, maybe you do it already or perhaps you've heard of it but don't know where to start. With the PCAnswers Explained on Blogging you'll be a guru in no time. We show you the best blogging services, the how to go about it and we also cover other online social services and how they can all connect together.

Network your home

There are lots of products on the market that utilise and internet connection and no-one want's to be huddled round their modem fighting for the net, thus networking is all the rage. Don't fear, as daunting as the task may seem with a little help from PCAnswer you'll be up and running without breaking a sweat.

Guiding you through the ins and outs of networking from the jargon to the various types, we should you how to get the results you desire regardless of your technical level.

Searching EXPLAINED!

With so many searching options it's easy to find yourself lost in a sea of meaningless search results, with the PCAnswers Explained guide to searching you'll quickly narrow down your results to accommodate your needs.

Find answers to niggling questions from people just like your and navigate the country using Google maps and the amazing new Street View.

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