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Samsung Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich how-to guide
Reap the benefits of installing Android Ice Cream Sandwich on your Galaxy S2 months before Samsung officially gets around to releasing it.
50 Android tips 
If you've just bought an Android phone, we've put together 50 tips on how to get the most from your new Google-powered device.
Android phone battery-saving tips
You'll quickly realise that your powerful new Android smart phone has a shorter lifespan than a mayfly. Here's how to prolong the battery.
50 Twitter tips
Not just another time-waster's tool, Twitter is a powerful way to network and share info. Here's our guide for rookies and old hats alike.
How to migrate from Windows to Ubuntu
Ever considered switching your OS from Windows to Ubuntu? Wait, don't run off in fear! Follow our step-by-step guide and reap the benefits.
50 essential photography tips
Can't afford a photography course? Not a problem. Our 50 essential photography tips will help you get more familiar with your pocket snapper.
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How to stream video from your Samsung Galaxy S2 to your PS3
Here's how to stream music and video from your phone to your TV though your PlayStation 3, via the niftiness of DLNA.
How to use Social Hub on your Samsung Galaxy S2
Social Hub is installed on your Samsung Galaxy S2 but are you making best use of it? Follow this guide to become a social networking god.
How to make your Samsung Galaxy S2 smarter with Tasker
Your smart phone's not smart enough for ya, huh? Boost your Samsung Galaxy S2's dexterity using the excellent Tasker app.
How to stream Google Music on your Samsung Galaxy S2
Using the Samsung Galaxy S2, we show you how to stream your music on any Android or iDevice via the Google Music cloud storage service.
How to improve Internet browsing speed and reliability
Good browsing doesn't just depend on a high Mbps -- in this video guide we show you how to setup a fast and stable connection.
How to make free iPhone ringtones
Why waste your pocket money on the latest ringtones for your iPhone when you can make your own for free with this handy 30 second video guide?
Android phone GPS tips
Android phones know where they are, but add a few apps and they'll tell you where to go, how to get there and what to expect when you arrive.
How to stream video or music to a TV, Xbox or PS3 using DLNA
Want to stream music, photos or video from your PC onto your TV or games console? Find out how with our handy guide.
How to track your broadband data usage on PC or Mac
If you're a streaming and download junkie, you risk busting your monthly broadband data limit. Here's how to keep track of your usage.
How to stream live TV to your mobile phone
If you secretly live in fear of missing an episode of X Factor while on a night out (shame on you), follow our guide to streaming live TV on your phone.
Access hidden iPhone features without jailbreaking
We uncover the secret and easy way to add panoramic photos and Android-style autocorrect to the iPhone without touching a jailbreak tool.
How to update HTC Desire to Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Find out how to install Gingerbread on an HTC Desire without losing any data in our step-by-step video guide.
How to play Android games with your PS3 controller
The Sixaxis Controller app lets you control games on your Android device using a PlayStation 3 controller. Watch our video to find out how to install it.
How to use Find My Mac in iCloud
If a miscreant has purloined your Mac, you can use iCloud's Find My Mac feature to locate and, hopefully, retrieve your laptop. Watch our video to find out how.
iCloud: How to setup Back to My Mac
Back to My Mac lets you connect remotely to your home or office Mac over the Internet. Watch our video tutorial to learn how to set it up.
How to position your speakers perfectly
Follow our guide to speaker placement if you want to get the very best from every beat of music you listen to.
How to stream movies and music from home to your mobile using Plex
Streaming music and movies from your home PC or Mac to your Android or iPhone is easy by simply installing Plex. Here's our step-by-step video guide.
OS X Lion gestures explained
Apple's OS X Lion is the most gesture-reliant operating system yet shipped by any manufacturer. Watch our efficiency-boosting video guide to Mac Lion's 14 new gestures.
iOS 5: How to set up geotagged Reminders
The Reminders app in iOS 5 will let you set reminders based on location, as well as time. Here's our video guide on how to set up location-based alerts.
iOS 5: How to use iPhone's native Twitter tools
Make the most of the new native Twitter tools in iOS 5 with our video guide full of handy tips, such as how to tweet directly from core apps.
iOS 5: How to use home sharing
Watch our video to master iTunes' Home Sharing feature, which lets you access your entire music collection over your home network, giving your iPhone unlimited capacity.
Access a PC anywhere using an iOS or Android mobile
We show you how to use two free apps to sync the files on your computer with your phone and let you access it while you're out and about.
How to install Launcher Pro on an Android phone
Frustrated by the homescreen launchers pre-loaded onto your phone? Looking for a purer Android experience? Then check out Launcher Pro.
How to change the Windows desktop theme on your PC
There are a wealth of stunning themes out there to transform your boring old Windows destkop into something beautiful. See our handy guide to find out how.
How to get the best Wi-Fi signal from your router
Make sure your router is giving out the best wireless signal possible with our handy guide.
Borrow ebooks from your local library... without even going there
There's no need to whisper or turn off your phone -- you can borrow ebooks from home!
How to use any printer from your iPhone or iPad
You don't need to buy a new printer to print from your iPhone or iPad.
How to use Facebook subscriptions
We show you how to cut down on noise and use Facebook's subscription chatter to promote your own posts.
How to get Siri-like voice control on the iPhone 4 for free
You needn't spend an arm and a leg on an iPhone 4S to enjoy voice recognition. These five free apps for older iPhones will do the job.
How to use WordPress as a basic CMS
We show you how to setup WordPress as a basic content management system, giving you a more efficient way of organising stacks of content.
How to record calls on an iPhone for free
Call recording may not be built into the iPhone, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Using the free iPadio app, our guide shows you how.
How to set up a cheap home security system using Dynamic DNS
IP webcams are rapidly falling in price, making them the perfect set-up for use in a low-cost home security system.
How to geotag your photos and plot them on a Flickr map
We show you how, with the help of free software, you can have all the benefits of GPS on an older, non-GPS camera.
Fifty iOS 5 tips
Watch our iOS 5 video with the 50 essential tips that will help you get the most out of the latest software for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
iCloud: How to use Photo Stream
iCloud's Photo Stream feature synchronises your 1,000 most recent images across all of your iOS devices. Here's how to use it.
How to sync iWork with iCloud
No longer must you physically connect your iOS device to your computer to transfer work files. Here's how to do it with iCloud.
iCloud: How to set up email reminders and memos
Here's how to set up iCloud so you can email yourself reminders that won't get lost in your inbox. You'll never forget to buy milk again.
iOS 5: How to sync your iPhone over Wi-Fi
The iPhone's greatest flaw has long been the need to connect it physically to iTunes. With iOS 5, your iPhone and iPad can break free.
Five ways to print wirelessly
We take a closer look at the ways you can take advantage of a printer's wireless features.
How to install and test WordPress on a local server
Set up a free local server on your PC or Mac so you can run a new WordPress site without your work being visible to the world.
How to install Windows 8 alongside your normal OS
Try Windows 8 alongside your regular OS on both PC and Mac by downloading Oracle's free VirtualBox software and following our instructions.
How to root your Samsung Galaxy S2
If you want to install a custom ROM on your Galaxy S2, you'll need to root it first. We show you how to do that in seven easy-to-follow steps.
How to use Google+ privacy settings
Sometimes you just don't want your grandma to see those pictures of you drunk and naked. So here's how to ensure some privacy in Google+.
How to back up Kindle purchases on your PC or Mac
Here we'll show you how to save yourself the hassle of resurrecting your digital library by backing up your Kindle purchases to your computer.
How to use Facebook Friend Lists for greater privacy
The Friend Lists feature lets you control who can see what on your Facebook page. Here's how to use it, and reap the rewards of greater privacy.
How to create a Twitter background
Need to make your Twitter page stand out from the crowd? What you need is a custom background, friend. Here's how to make one.
How to create ebooks using OS X Lion
Here's how to create your very own ebook using nothing more than a few text files and the tools bundled in Mac Lion. JK Rowling had better watch out.
How to use OS X Lion AirDrop
Mac Lion's AirDrop feature lets you wirelessly share files between compatible Macs with no configuration or set-up required. Here's how to use it.
Ten essential OS X Lion tips
Not all the tweaks in Apple's Mac Lion operating system are everyone's cup of tea. Here's how to reverse some of the new features that might get your goat, among other tips.
How to install OS X Lion on multiple Macs with only one download
Downloading Mac Lion to multiple computers will prove a headache for some Apple fans. Here's how to save bandwidth and time when downloading your own pride of Lions.
How to recover OS X Lion
Apple's OS X 10.7 software is currently a download only. But what if your Mac refuses to boot one morning? How do you get Mac Lion roaring again without access to the Mac App Store? Here's how.
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How to survive the zombie apocalypse
To help you survive the inevitable arrival of the zombie hordes, our how-to video is sure to keep your brain in your skull.
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