
We show you how to use the free Windows Steady State tool to create an almost indestructible Windows installation, suitable for use at home or in the office

An Outlook printing problem solved and Vista’s peculiar behaviour in folders

What’s stopping PC users from using an Apple Mac as a Windows PC? Not a lot
Opinion: Refusal to comment on Quicktime hijack shows an arrogance exceeding that of Microsoft in its bad old days
Going back to basics, Paul Wardley explains how to split up your hard disk into more manageable portions

Find a new use for an old favourite and how to safely log on to Windows

Grappling with file extensions and singular adventures in the future of Windows

A workflow for archiving Windows Media Center Edition TV clips, and find out how people use the Asus Eee

The mystery of a new Windows tab solved and how to find files in XP
In June, Microsoft stops selling Windows XP, but is it worth investing in a little operating system insurance before then?
It's yours for £11.50, says Microsoft – and don't you dare look at Linux

Secure Windows easily by downloading and saving Updates from Microsoft's website

Waste time with Vista’s Sidebar, sort stuck mail in Windows Mail, group in XP and get the Foxit news reader

With a little patience, you can better control the Taskbar and tweak Windows in other ways

Tame the Control Panel, fix Windows Update and change associations in Vista

Release candidate of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP now available to download
Your applications and utilities may be limited to 32-bit versions but if it’s memory you’re after, the move to 64-bit is worth it
Some solutions to your Vista niggles, and how to get Windows speaking in tongues
Experts call for more data encryption after Russian software uses graphics processor to break into Windows

Advanced features of the shell explained

Dealing with drive letters needn’t be a hassle

The sheer number of Vista's tools can be overwhelming. We look at some of the best ones