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Tech Support Members - book an appointment or submit a request

If you're a Which? Tech Support member, here's how you can request one-to-one technical help

18 March 2026

How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free

Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, so if you're still using one of these, it's time to upgrade. Our guide will show you how

15 January 2026

What is two-factor authentication and should you use it?

Learn about the different types and which will be best to help protect your data

7 October 2024

Phone running slow? How to make it faster

Our tech experts explain how a couple of quick tweaks can breathe new life into a slow phone that's feeling sluggish

26 March 2026

How to factory reset a Windows 10 computer

We explain step by step how to reset your Windows 10 PC while keeping your files and data safe and secure

21 January 2026

How to recycle your laptop

Getting rid of an old computer? Here's how to make sure you recycle it properly

17 December 2025

How to set up a new email account with Gmail

If you're taking the plunge and moving away from your old ISP email, see our step-by-step guide for creating a Gmail account

6 November 2025

How to create secure passwords

Follow our advice on how to generate strong, unique passwords to protect your accounts and data

6 November 2025

How to speed up your PC by adding more Ram

If your computer is slow and struggling to cope, adding more Ram can be an inexpensive way to give it a boost. Here's how to do it in three easy steps

4 June 2025

How to delete junk files from your Windows PC

If your PC is full of old documents, pictures and downloads that you no longer need, free up some space with our expert guide

4 June 2025

How to use CHKDSK (Check Disk) to repair a hard drive

If your hard drive is playing up on your laptop or desktop PC, see our expert guidance on how to check for errors

16 April 2025

How to get the @ and " keys back in the right place on Windows

If the symbols on your keyboard have moved around after an update, follow our simple steps to fix the problem

20 December 2024

How to fix white lines when printing

Solve this common printer problem in a few easy steps

8 November 2024

How to stop letters being deleted while you're typing

If you find that words are vanishing in your word processing software or email inbox, our tech experts have a super-simple solution

11 October 2024

Save your laptop from water damage

Spilled water on your laptop? Follow our steps to minimise the damage

11 October 2024

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Troubleshooting tips advice guides

Tech Support Members - book an appointment or submit a request

How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free

What is two-factor authentication and should you use it?

Phone running slow? How to make it faster

How to factory reset a Windows 10 computer

How to recycle your laptop

How to set up a new email account with Gmail

How to create secure passwords

How to speed up your PC by adding more Ram

How to delete junk files from your Windows PC

How to use CHKDSK (Check Disk) to repair a hard drive

How to get the @ and " keys back in the right place on Windows

How to fix white lines when printing

How to stop letters being deleted while you're typing

Save your laptop from water damage

Latest News In
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7 free tools that can prevent scams

How to keep your data safe when using public wi-fi – 8 quick tips

5 safe ways to unjam a paper shredder

Windows 10 is losing security support in October

How to turn your old laptop into a Chromebook

Don't panic – here's what to do if you accidentally click a scam link

What to do if your email has been hacked, according to a tech expert

Microsoft is withdrawing support for older printers' drivers

Steam Machine: everything you need to know about Valve's 'console killer'

How to unsend an email – the easy way

Troubleshooting tips advice guides

Tech Support Members - book an appointment or submit a request

How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free

What is two-factor authentication and should you use it?

Phone running slow? How to make it faster

How to factory reset a Windows 10 computer

How to recycle your laptop

How to set up a new email account with Gmail

How to create secure passwords

How to speed up your PC by adding more Ram

How to delete junk files from your Windows PC

How to use CHKDSK (Check Disk) to repair a hard drive

How to get the @ and " keys back in the right place on Windows

How to fix white lines when printing

How to stop letters being deleted while you're typing

Save your laptop from water damage

Latest News InComputing

7 free tools that can prevent scams

How to keep your data safe when using public wi-fi – 8 quick tips

5 safe ways to unjam a paper shredder

Windows 10 is losing security support in October

How to turn your old laptop into a Chromebook

Don't panic – here's what to do if you accidentally click a scam link

What to do if your email has been hacked, according to a tech expert

Microsoft is withdrawing support for older printers' drivers

Steam Machine: everything you need to know about Valve's 'console killer'

How to unsend an email – the easy way

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