Articles by Nick Odantzis

How to create Reminders on iCloud.com

By Nick Odantzis published 14 January 20

Take advantage of iCloud.com to manage your online data and devices.

Advanced Windows 10 tips and tricks

By Nick Odantzis published 17 June 16

Windows 10 is a powerhouse of productivity, but you can make it even more potent with these amazing tips.

How to remove pre-installed app suggestions from Windows 10

By Nick Odantzis published 8 May 16

Windows 10 comes with a bunch of app suggestions that you don't really need – so here's how to get rid of them.

The best quick and easy Windows 10 tweaks

By Nick Odantzis published 6 April 16

This collection of simple Windows 10 hacks will turn your machine from good to great, with no effort whatsoever.

How to disable Windows 10 notifications

By Nick Odantzis published 15 March 16

Keep pesky Windows 10 notifications under control so you can do more with your precious time.

How to improve your life with your PC

By Nick Odantzis published 3 March 16

Thought your PC was only good for humdrum tasks? Think again – Windows 10 will make your life smarter, healthier and more

How to get more from Windows 10

By Nick Odantzis published 2 January 16

You can get a lot more from your new Windows 10 machine with a few simple tricks – and here they are!

Asus X102BA review

By Nick Odantzis published 23 January 14

Cheap and well-featured, this could be the perfect small laptop for students

HP Pavilion TouchSmart 11 review

By Nick Odantzis published 2 October 13

The HP Pavilion TouchSmart 11 reminds us a little of the netbooks of yesteryear. But with a quad-core AMD processor, it should be more impressive. So is it?

Windows 8 gestures explained: how to control your Windows 8 PC with touch

By Nick Odantzis published 29 May 13

Tutorial Learn how to take control of your Windows 8 touch screen with these handy gestures.

Lenovo IdeaPad S405 review

By Nick Odantzis published 5 April 13

The Lenovo IdeaPad S405 looks like an Ultrabook, but it lacks the right Intel processor for speedy computing.

Lenovo IdeaPad S300 review

By Nick Odantzis published 5 November 12

Not an Ultrabook, but like an Ultrabook, this 13.3-inch Lenovo IdeaPad S300 is a very powerful and portable laptop.

How to buy a Windows 8 laptop, desktop or tablet

By Nick Odantzis published 27 October 12

Buying Guide What to look for in a new Windows 8 laptop, desktop, tablet or all-in-one - whatever your needs and budget.

How to automate your life online

By Nick Odantzis published 5 August 12

Tutorial The average person spends almost half their life online. Here's how to take the pain out of social updates.

Why we're still fascinated by live TV

By Nick Odantzis published 24 June 12

In Depth Although mobile and on-demand TV use is on the increase, we still consider live TV to be a bit of an occasion.

10 best iPhone and iPad apps for keeping fit

By Nick Odantzis published 26 February 12

Buying Guide Staying in shape is hard work. Aching muscles, burning lungs and sore feet are just a few of the side effects your body will encounter along the way to improving your overall fitness level.

Sennheiser X 320 review

By Nick Odantzis published 1 December 11

Is this Xbox 360 gaming headset really worth £90?

How to repair a dead hard drive

By Nick Odantzis published 19 November 11

Tutorial Recover your hard drive: it's easier and cheaper than you think

Samsung NC110 review

By Nick Odantzis published 20 June 11

Bargain price, huge battery life and superb build quality – what's not to like about this latest netbook?

Make Windows 7's Action Center less annoying

By Nick Odantzis published 8 August 09

In Depth Are the constant security notifications on your Windows 7 computer doing your head in? Then you need to customise Action Center to get rid of them right now!

7 ways to make your Vista desktop look like Windows 7

By Nick Odantzis published 13 April 09

Windows 7 isn't out until the end of the year, but don't hang about – give your Windows Vista desktop the new look right now with our easy to follow guide

10 of the most annoying Vista irritations solved

By Nick Odantzis published 13 April 09

How to remedy the most problematic niggles in the OS

The beginner's guide to speeding up Vista

By Nick Odantzis published 1 March 09

Have you been thinking of putting your old PC into early retirement? Well, think again, because in just an hour you can give your computer a new lease of life

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