Peripherals How-To

How to use a laptop as a second monitor

Turn a spare laptop into another display with our quick and easy walk-through.

03 Apr 2018

Samsung at CES 2018: what was announced

Here's what Samsung has brought into the tech world at CES 2018

09 Jan 2018

How to use your phone and not lose your driving licence

Our collection of tips and gadgets that allow you to safely use your smartphone while driving.

06 Mar 2017

How to connect a monitor to a laptop

Maximise your Windows desktop

16 Jan 2017

How to organise cable clutter with charger cable tidy tips

Inexpensive cable tidy tips and products to keep chargers under control

31 Dec 2016

Fix connections to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in Windows 10

Tips and tricks to get your bluetooth speakers working with Windows 10

31 Oct 2016

How to disable your webcam (and do you need to?)

Your webcam could be used by hackers to spy on you, we show you how to stop them

26 Jul 2016

How to overclock your monitor

Why would you want to overclock your monitor? In this guide, we will explain how and why

26 Feb 2016

How to connect a 4K screen to a PC

Connectors, scaling, graphics cards: all you need to know about hooking up a UHD monitor

02 Feb 2016

How to connect an Apple Display to a USB-C MacBook

A reader asks if the Cinema Display or the Thunderbolt Display can be connected via USB-C.

14 Aug 2015

A multi-monitor USB adapter lets you add a display even if you lack a spare video port

When you need to get serious work done, the more monitors the merrier.

03 Aug 2015

Use Windows 10's individual display scaling to perfect your multi-monitor setup

Want to boost the scaling on your 1080p monitor by a little and your 4K display by a lot? With Windows 10 that's an easy fix.

30 Jul 2015

How to create an insane multiple monitor setup with three, four, or more displays

The more displays your computer has, the better--but there are considerations to keep in mind as you move into extreme multi-monitor setups.

15 Jun 2015

Use your TV as a computer monitor: Everything you need to know

Will that big screen look as good on your desk as it does in your living room? Let's dig into the specifics of using an HDTV with your PC.

08 Jun 2015

Don't panic! How to fix 5 common PC emergencies

Spilled soda on your laptop? Broke your screen? Here's what you can do.

11 May 2015

What to do when the PC turns on but the screen remains black

You turn on your PC. The lights come on. The fan spins. But the screen remains black. Here's what you should do about it.

04 May 2015

The EPUB Proof is in the iBooks pudding (hint: it's in the Advanced Menu)

21 Apr 2015

How to clean a touchscreen: All you need is a simple cleaner and a special cloth

Thanks to your greasy fingers, touchscreens get dirty quicker than old-fashioned monitors. Here's how to clean off the schmutz.

13 Apr 2015

Ask the iTunes Guy: Help for old-school iPod problems

13 Apr 2015

3 ways a $70 scanner can change your life

07 Apr 2015