Latest articles by Wayne Williams
How to unlock Windows 10's secret modes
In-depth Using some of the secret modes for Windows 10 can help unlock a variety benefits for users of the popular operating system
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
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
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
Stop using software
In-depth Why download hefty programs when you can run everything in your browser instead?
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
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
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
How to make your email hack-proof
In-depth How to secure your inbox, enhance your mail and unlock secret codes
How to master your passwords on all your devices
In-depth Simple solutions to help you sort through the chaos of saved browser passwords
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'
Best free email backup tools
In-depth A look at some of the easiest to use tools for saving your essential data
Secret Chrome hacks you must try today
Tutorials A look at the latest tools in Google's redesigned Experiments page, and why you might want to use them
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
How to stop your browser freezing
In-depth How to diagnose and fix hangs and crashes in Chrome, Firefox and Edge
