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Killed by Google: The best free alternatives to Google apps
In-depth Still mourning Picasa or Reader? Try these free alternatives to the many programs, services and apps Google has abandoned in recent years
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Run a VPN On Any Device
Tutorials Want to remain anonymous online and access blocked content even when you’re not sitting at your PC? Here's how to use a virtual private network on any web-connected device
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Switch to the anonymous web
In-depth Worried about your online privacy while confined to your home during the coronavirus crisis? Here are some of the best tools for accessing an alternative, invisible internet
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Stop using software
In-depth Why download hefty programs when you can run everything in your browser instead?
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Stop leaking your identity
Tutorials Are you inadvertently sharing sensitive information online? We reveal how to identify data leaks and plug the holes in your privacy
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How to install the Windows 10 Creators Update from USB
Tutorials How to create a bootable USB and install the latest version of Windows 10 on your PC
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How to run classic versions of Windows on modern PCs
In-depth Despite Microsoft's efforts to modernise Windows, some older features are too good to let go
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How to make your email hack-proof
In-depth How to secure your inbox, enhance your mail and unlock secret codes
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How to master your passwords on all your devices
In-depth Simple solutions to help you sort through the chaos of saved browser passwords
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How to spot and stop false positives in your PC's security
In-depth What to do when overzealous defences flag, block and filter innocuous 'threats'
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Best free email backup tools
In-depth A look at some of the easiest to use tools for saving your essential data
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How to create a USB rescue kit for your PC
In-depth What you need to build a toolkit of essential free software, and where to get it
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How to stop your browser freezing
In-depth How to diagnose and fix hangs and crashes in Chrome, Firefox and Edge
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How to try out Windows 10 S using a virtual machine
Tutorials A guide to using Microsoft's answer to ChromeOS without having to buy a new machine
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