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Which new iPod should I buy?
Digital Living With just one button and a massive touch-screen display, this player is geared up perfectly for video -- except it maxes out at an irritatingly small 16GB. I really like all of the new iPod models and definitely want to upgrade to one of them.
26 September 2007, 16:08
How do I make Vista shut down quicker?
Digital Living How do I make my laptop switch off in a hurry without pressing the power button? Hi, I've got Windows Vista and generally I'm really impressed with it, but recently it's taking forever to shut down. Hi Angela,
15 August 2007, 15:48
What's the best type of image stabilisation?
Digital Living Of course, carrying a tripod isn't always practical, and sometimes even when mounted on a tripod the vibration from pressing the shutter button can jar the camera enough to cause blur. Place the camera on a tripod or a wall and use the timer to...
25 July 2007, 12:16
Format wars: The tech that should have won
Digital Living Even better, because it was a disc, not a tape, accessing scenes was as easy as pressing a button on the remote. It had features that put it far ahead of its time, including not having a single button anywhere on it.
23 July 2007, 9:49
What is Freeview Playback?
Digital Living For example, all 'Playback' machines must be able to pause live TV, record a programme at the press of a single button and allow you to pick programmes from the EPG to record up to eight days in advance.
27 June 2007, 10:35
Mac OS X vs Windows Vista
Digital Living Why is belly button fluff always blue? Why in Vista do you have to click the 'Start' button when you want to stop using the PC? Is there a God? These questions have led to wars, famine and sleepless nights for millennia, but there's one with even...
27 April 2007, 15:34
Laptops for people with disabilities
Digital Living To modify your computer for improved usability, we advise running the Windows Accessibility Wizard by clicking the Start button, clicking Run and typing 'accwiz' into the text box, then clicking OK. I'm a visually impaired student looking for a...
11 April 2007, 13:52
How do I access my PC while away from home?
Digital Living You'll need to know the exact IP address of your home PC, which you can find by clicking the Start button in Windows XP, then clicking Run, and typing 'cmd' into the resulting dialogue box. I need to access various files and folders on my home PC...
27 September 2006, 16:08
Best Firefox extensions
Digital Living VideoDownloader With one click on a small button in the bottom-right corner, you can download Flash videos from sites like YouTube and Google Video. When you ask most people what Web browser they use, the answer often will be Internet Explorer.
24 August 2006, 11:00
Back up your mobile phone's phonebook
Digital Living These devices work by placing your SIM card into the reader and pressing a button, which automatically backs up your numbers. The numbers are then stored on the device and you can place another SIM card into it and restore those numbers with the...
23 August 2006, 13:47
Three ways to capture video from the Internet
Digital Living When you've got your chosen video in place, click SnagIt's big, red record button. Press the Start button in the pop-up window and then start your video. Click the video button, place the outlined capture square over your video, and then customise...
10 August 2006, 14:14
Transfer your VHS tapes to DVD
Digital Living Begin the VCR playback and click the Start Capture button in the dialogue box at the appropriate moment. With the videotape fully rewound and ready to play, click Studio 9.0's green Start Capture button.
8 August 2006, 15:54
Speed up your bootup time
Digital Living Right-click the Start button and click Properties. It's not a sign of old age, it's the ever-growing accumulation of detritus that various applications and hardware deposit on your hard drive when you install them.
2 August 2006, 15:56
Taking your television for a drive
Digital Living The other cool feature is series record -- simply find a programme you like on the electronic program guide (EPG), click the yellow button, and you need never miss an opportunity to marvel at the descent of Western civilisation.
25 July 2006, 16:11
Can I make my PC faster for free?
Digital Living To do this, click the Start button in Windows, followed by Run, then type 'MSCONFIG' into the dialogue box and hit 'OK'. My PC was fairly quick when I bought it a couple of years ago, but it has since slowed to a crawl.
11 May 2006, 11:14


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