How to add an ISP (Issue 2) FREE DEMO
Fancy signing up to another internet service but don’t want to ditch your existing account? Roger Gann takes you through the process of adding a second internet connection to your computer.
Software: Windows 95/98/ME
Time to complete: 15 minutes

Setting up virus protection (Issue 3)
Anti-virus software is an absolute must for PC users, as our feature starting on page 46 explains. In this Workshop John Murphy shows you how to install AVG AntiVirus, one of the best free packages.
Software: AVG 6.0 for Windows 95/98/ME
Time to complete: 30 minutes

How to remove an ISP (Issue 3)
Getting rid of an unwanted internet service provider account from your PC can be a tricky process – sometimes they just won’t say goodbye. Roger Gann takes you through the process of erasing all traces of an ISP.
Software: Windows 95/98/ME
Time to complete: 15 minutes

Wipe the slate clean (Issue 3)
Every time you go on the net, the gremlins fill your PC with lots of files. We explain why this happens and how you can springclean your PC to get rid of unwanted clutter.
Software: Windows 95/98/ME
Time to complete: 15 minutes

How to make the Internet go faster (Issue 4)
No matter how fast your existing internet connection is, it can always be made faster. Roger Gann offers some simple tips and tweaks to speed up your surfing.
Software: Windows 95/98/Me
Time to complete: 25 minutes

Browse the web and send emails offline (Issue 4)
With time spent online costing you money, Lance Freeman shows you how to send emails and save web pages by working offline.
Software: Internet Explorer 5/ Outlook Express 5 or above
Time to complete: 10 minutes

Send emails to a group (Issue 5)
When you want to send the same email to several people, there’s no need to click on every name in your Address Book – just set up an email group. Lance Freeman explains how in Outlook Express.
Software: Outlook Express 5 or above
Time to complete: 12 minutes

Transfer your bookmarks (Issue 7)
If you’ve built up a list of favourite websites, it would be a shame to lose them all. Matt Chapman shows you how you can take them with you.
Software: Netscape 4.7 / Internet Explorer 5 or above.
Time to complete: 10 minutes

Transfer your address book. (Issue 8)
If you want to move your contacts from one PC to another, there’s no need to type them in again. Lance Freeman explains how to transfer your address book to a file that you can import into another mail program.
Software: Outlook Express
Time to complete: 10 minutes

Submitting your website to search engines (Issue 9)
Andy Halls explains how to post your website to a
number of search engines
Software: PageSubmit! PRO v2
Time to complete: 15 minutes

Take Control (Issue 10)
Most people find it more than a little infuriating when websites
take control of their PC. We show you how to kiss this problem goodbye – as well as make sure you can always go back…

Customising ZoneAlarm Firewall (Issue 33)
Protect your PC from unwanted guests with a software firewall.
Software: ZoneAlarm
Time to complete: 10 minutes

Remove SpyWare from your PC (Issue 54)
Spyware programs sneak onto your computer and allow access to your personal information across the internet. We show you how to stay safe and secure with Spybot .
Software: Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.2
Time to complete: 12 minutes

Start a discussion (Issue 55)
Got something to get off your chest? Or maybe you just fancy a natter? Why not set up a virtual community online and start a discussion board on a hot topic of your choice.
Software: Ezboard.com
Time to complete: 12 minutes

Create an animation (Issue 56)
Ever fancied creating your own mini-movie? Making a simple
animation might be easier than you imagine.
Software: HVS Animator
Time to complete: 10 minutes

Stop the Pop-Ups (Issue 56)
Get rid of those pesky pop-up adverts for good with this handy software download.
Software: Pop-Up Stopper
Time to complete: 8 minutes

Revive your PC (Issue 58)
Does your PC now limp where it used to sprint? Give it a new lease of life with a bit of simple software maintenance.
Software: Windows XP
Time to complete: 25 minutes

Surf Anonymously (Issue 58)
Fancy having your surfing habits matched with your personal information and stored on a database for marketing purposes? Thought not. Here’s how to stay anonymous on the web.
Software: Anonymizer
Time to complete: 10 minutes

News Crawler (Issue 59)
Keep up with breaking news by having the latest headlines sent straight to your PC. It’s easy with a news aggregator and this program operates a lot like Microsoft's Outlook Express.
Software: NewsCrawler
Time to complete: 15 minutes

Search Party (Issue 60)
Google’s great, but a search program can check several sources at once, giving you a better chance of finding the websites you want. WebFerret searches AltaVista; AOL; Yahoo Directory and About.com, as well as a number of less well-known sources.
Software: WebFerret 5
Time to complete: 8 minutes

Using Web User Forums (Issue 60)
We’ve recently redesigned our forums for easier access, so if you want to get the most out of them, follow these steps. You can personalise the way you view and post messages.
Time to complete: 10 minutes

Innovate with AOL 8 (Issue 61)
With the latest version of AOL, subscribers can cut back on unwanted spam, reduce pop-up boxes and generate automatic ‘on holiday’ messages. Read on for all these features and more…
Software: AOL 8
Time to complete: 30 minutes

Brighten up your messaging (Issue 61)
Taking email to the next level, the new version of MSN Messenger lets users communicate via audio and video and has some funky customisation features that will add colour to your posts.
Software: MSN Messenger 6
Time to complete: 12 minutes

How to avoid viruses (Issue 62)
Don’t let the virus writers spoil your online enjoyment – follow our guide to keeping your PC free from infection.

Searching far and wide (Issue 63)
Tired of clicking through pages of irrelevant search results? With FirstStop WebSearch you can try your query in several search engines at once. We show you how.
Software: FirstStop WebSearch
Time to complete: 10 minutes

Create a 360° panorama (Issue 63)
Taking photography in a full circle has never been easier thanks to some software that matches images.
Software: Photovista Panorama 3.0
Time to complete: 12 minutes