Working from home - Choosing a PC part 1
For any freelancer working from home, the PC is going to be the heart of their day-to-day work. Understanding the terms used to describe the various parts of the PC can save you money in ensuring you only buy what you need.

Working from home - Choosing a PC part 2 - Displays
Now that you understand about the main components that make up a PC, you should look to consider any other peripherals that fulfil your computing needs.

Working from home - Choosing a PC part 3 – Other peripherals
How else can you optimise your PC? Read the freelancer’s ‘need to know’ on connectivity, networking, printing, VoIP calling and 'burning.'

Working from home - Choosing a PC part 4 – Mac, Windows or Linux?
Freelance UK's simplified guide to choosing an operating system when buying a PC.

Staying safe online - Protecting your PC
With a new fast broadband connection, the threat of viruses, worms and phishing attacks await the unprotected. Make sure you are not a victim with our guide to staying safe online.

Backing up your data Part 1 - Hard drive failure
A power failure shuts your PC down unexpectedly and, when the power returns you see the message in white text on a plain black background "No drive was detected". Oh dear, your hard drive has died. You did back up your data didn’t you?

Backing up your data Part 2 - Hard drive data recovery
Data loss can occur in more circumstances than a hard drive failure. Have you ever deleted a file by accident or overwritten an important file? Mistakes are easily made; how to recover lost files and restore a whole drive should failure occur.

Backing up your data Part 3 - Backup strategies
How to perform backup, which data you should back up, and some of the pros and cons of back up methods to making sure you can recover should the worst ever happen.

Choosing an ISP – What is the best ISP for me?
With your PC sorted, software installed and a good backup routine, you can look at choosing a partner to get you online and communicating with the rest of the world.

How to register a domain name
It’s easy to register a domain name but beware: not all hosts provide a good service. This guide teaches you the rights and wrongs of domain ownership.

Setting up a website and e-mail
How to set up web & mail facilities so you can run your own e-mail address and build your own website.

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Trojan authors keep up with the press
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Google says sorry for e-mail outage
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Aug 14, 2008

'Connected' air passengers fly into a new era
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Aug 7, 2008

BT: UK broadband won't be inferior
Telecoms giant denies its fibre network will leave the UK playing 'catch-up.'
Aug 1, 2008

Google aims at Wikipedia with Knol
Search site's encyclopaedia plots a balance between community and control.
Jul 29, 2008

Death knell sounds for online passwords
Internet giants will insert virtual ID cards into the mainstream.
Jun 30, 2008

Users get their say about the Web
Ideas about the internet of the future? Policy-makers will hear you now.
Jun 10, 2008

LinkedIn hit by 419 scammers
Nigerian fraudsters are logging on to the business network.

Jun 4, 2008

Security flaw found in BT's Home Hub
Tests reveal BT's wireless broadband customers are open to attack.
May 27, 2008

Google fails to cut cookie time
Search giant's pledge to roll out 24-month cookies has expired.
Apr 23, 2008

Brown gets into social media
Government will follow its leader in harnessing the power of Web 2.0.
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Millions at risk from 'nomophobia'
Panicky Brits fear losing reception like losing a partner.
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Internet addiction 'is a clinical disorder'
Craving a better computer is among the first signs of mental illness.
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