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Find Out Which Apps are Keeping Your Android Awake With Wakelock Detector
The battery life of cell phones just doesn’t seem to be as long as it used to be.
How to Change Your Account Name on the Windows 8.x Start Screen
Windows has always displayed your username somewhere prominent -- usually in the Start menu -- and Windows 8 is no different.
How to Disable SkyDrive / OneDrive Integration in Windows 8.1
Cloud storage services are constantly vying for attention, and the inclusion of SkyDrive in Windows 8.
Get More From the Microsoft Surface Keyboard With Hidden Shortcuts
Some compromises had to be made for the Surface Pro and Surface RT’s keyboards.
How to Skip the Start Screen and Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8.1
For almost everyone who made the upgrade, Windows 8 proved to be something of a disappointment for one reason or another.
How to Automatically Backup Your Gmail Attachments With IFTTT
When it comes to getting things done quickly, automation is the name of the game.
How to Erase Windows 8's Sync Data From the Cloud
The ability to sync data and settings between computers running Windows 8 is great, but it does mean that your information - possibly personal - is stored in the cloud.
How to Use Facebook Trusted Contacts to Gain Access to Your Locked Account
Online services are becoming increasingly concerned with security, with two-factor authentication now being the flavor of the day.
How to Skype Without Skype Using Outlook.com
Skype is one of those services that’s loved and hated in equal measure.
Create Your Own Custom Characters or Fonts with Private Character Editor
There’s a font for just about every occasion and eventuality, but what about those times when you need something a little different? Windows includes the Private Character Editor which can be used to create your own fonts, or just individual characters and symbols.
How to Use Your Android Device as a Mouse, Keyboard, Joystick and More
Using your Android to control your computer is a great way to interact with programs.
Automate Tasks on Your Android Device With Automagic
Automation is always a good thing, and we’ve looked at various ways in which you can automate tasks on your Android.
How to Create Your Own Windows 8 Installation DVD or USB
Upgrading to Windows 8 was rather different to previous versions of the operating system – this time it could be done entirely online.
How to Extend Your Office 2013/365 Trial to 180 Days
In recent years it has become common for Microsoft to release trial or preview versions of its big-name products.
How to Manage Your Android Photos from Chrome with SnapPea Photos
Taking photos with your Android phone is great, but there comes a time when you need to get those photos onto your computer.
How to Control Internet Access and More With Windows 8's Parental Controls
Any parent will know that giving their children access to the internet is a double-edged sword.
How to Send Emails from Different Addresses in Gmail
Most of us have more than one email address these days – it makes it easier to keep different areas of life separate.
Access All of Your Streaming Music in One Place with Tomahawk
There are probably countless streaming media services that you use regularly – YouTube for music videos, and any number of websites for listening to streaming music and live radio.
How to Protect Your Apple ID with Two-Step Verification
To help keep online accounts secure, two-step verification is becoming increasingly common.
How to Use Google Chrome to Remotely Access Your Computer
We have looked at some of the various ways in which remote access of your computer can be achieved, including using TeamViewer and VNC, but if you have Chrome installed you can do the same with nothing more than a browser extension.