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Practical guides for your computer

210 simple step-by-step guides to install, repair, protect and get the most out of your devices.

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42 guides

Windows

Install, update, repair and protect Windows 11 and Windows 10: from creating an installation USB to speeding up a slow PC.

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36 guides

Linux and Ubuntu

Take your first steps with Ubuntu and other distributions: installation, terminal, software, backups and fixes for the most common problems.

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6 guides

Mac

Keep your Mac up to date: updates, Time Machine backups, free space, keyboard shortcuts and reinstalling macOS.

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42 guides

Repair and hardware

Diagnose faults and upgrade your computer: startup, temperature, RAM, SSDs, batteries, screens and maintenance.

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23 guides

Networks and Internet

Improve your WiFi and connection: router, passwords, coverage, troubleshooting, VPN, NAS and a network for remote work.

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10 guides

Peripherals

Printers, scanners, monitors, mice, keyboards, headphones and webcams: set them up and fix their problems.

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9 guides

Phones and tablets

Make your phone faster, free up space, protect it, back it up and move your data and photos without losing anything.

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16 guides

Security

Protect yourself from phishing, ransomware and scams: strong passwords, two-step verification and safe browsing.

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10 guides

Backups and data

Keep your files safe with the 3-2-1 rule, backups on an external drive and in the cloud, and recover what you have deleted.

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8 guides

Productivity

Get more out of your computer: shortcuts, Word, Excel, PDF, email, video calls and sensible use of artificial intelligence.

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8 guides

Businesses and freelancers

Security, backups, passwords, inventory and remote work for SMEs and freelancers, with an incident response plan.