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Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

If you're planning on upgrading your PC to Windows 8, but you're not forking out for a new touchscreen computer, it's time to learn the keyboard shortcuts. 3

How to get the classic Start menu back in Windows 8 RTM

Three free utilities can replicate the classic Start button and menu in the RTM version of Windows 8.

Want your Microsoft Office docs to work on iOS? Here's Apple's compatibility checklist

If you've ever had to share Microsoft Office documents, you'll know the frustration when people open them in programs other than Microsoft Office. In an attempt to slightly ease the pain, Apple has...

Smarter with your data: back up everything automatically

Backups are essential. If you don't want to lose years of photos, documents and settings, learn how to back up your data automatically. 1

Smarter with your data: turn Skype into the only phone you'll ever need

Whether you are running an online business or you have family around the world, going digital with your phone line offers great advantages. 1

Upgrading to Windows 8: what you need to know (FAQ)

Making sense of the the Windows 8 upgrade process.

Snackr: RSS headline news ticker for your desktop

Add a nice little news ticker to your desktop for all your RSS feeds with Snackr.

CheatSheet: the ultimate Mac keyboard shortcut utility

Learn all the shortcuts you'll ever need in every Mac application with CheatSheet.

Learn all the Gmail keyboard shortcuts

Here's the one Gmail shortcut you need to remember that will help you learn all the rest of the shortcuts.

How to automatically backup your personal files in Windows 8

The new File History feature in Windows 8 can automatically backup your documents, music, pictures and other personal files.