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It’s always exciting to discover a free PC program that offers advanced features you usually have to pay for. It’s also interesting to try new open-source tools from independent developers on GitHub (

NirSoft, one of our favourite independent developers, has launched two tools measuring how long it takes your computer to boot and shut down. BootPerformanceView (www.snipca. com/55145) shows the boot

I used to save everything to my Windows desktop – files, documents, software, the lot. I thought it was the only way to know where they were, but it made my desktop a complete mess. What I do now Now

Sometimes you want to consolidate as many apps and system tools into as few packages as possible. AnyTech 365 IntelliGuard Pro aims to do just that: it provides a wide range of system optimisation and

When you’re buying a new phone, tablet or laptop, the quality of the screen is a big consideration. And naturally the same applies if you’re buying a new monitor for a desktop PC. The trouble is, ther

Can I create a keyboard shortcut to paste my email address? Q Can I create a keyboard shortcut that inserts my email address? Ideally, it would involve pressing no more than two keys. Robert Garbolins