John Lister

How To Download Files Through Bit Torrent

Bit Torrent is the most popular form of peer-to-peer filesharing technology. We explain how it works and look at the legal and practical issues involved.

Pros and cons of webmail

Webmail services, where you can access your messages through a website rather than running separate software, are becoming more popular. We run through the advantages and disadvantages of such services.

Windows Built-In Search Facility: What's New in Windows Search 4.0?

Windows Search 4.0 is the latest built-in search facility incorporated into the Windows OS. Here we discuss the new search facility, which offers enhanced speed, advanced features, several new tricks, and best of all a potentially useful technique which...

How To Access Pandora Outside The US

The popular music site Pandora was forced to block listeners from outside the US thanks to a row over licensing. We explain how non-US internet users can bypass the restrictions to continue listening to the legal music on offer.

Using Google's Energy Saver Gadget to Track Your Computers Power Consumption

Google has produced a desktop gadget whuch allows you to automatically optimise your power settings and track your energy savings. We take a look at the advantages and drawbacks of using the tool.

Three Energy Saver Calculators to Determine Your Computer's Power Consumption

There are now several tools online for calculating how much power -- and money -- you could save by using your computer more efficiently. We look at three calculators to see how they can help you, and what limitations they have.

Understanding Windows User Accounts

Windows allows you to setup multiple user accounts so that two or more people can share a computer and its resources. Here we explain how user accounts work? As well as the major changes introduced in Windows Vista.

Why Should I Defragment my Hard Drive?

Defragmentation is one of the easiest ways to make your computer run faster. It speeds up programs and performance. In this article we look at the basics of what is defragmentation? Why 'defragging' is needed? What it does? And how...

Sending Faxes From Microsoft Word

Even in the Internet Age, some people and organisations, particularly in developing nations, either prefer to receive faxes or simply have no e-mail access. We show you three ways you can fax your documents directly from Microsoft Word.

Save Power and The Planet - How to Set Your Computer's Power Options

In the first of a two-part series we look at how to set your computer's power options to avoid wasting power when you aren't using it.