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Personal Computer World's Hands On section brings you tips and tricks for every sort of PC user.

From word processing, Linux, small networks, Windows and hardware to handy sections on sound, digital imaging and video, everyone is sure to find something useful.

Hands On: Speed up with able cable

The quality of your cabling can make a difference to network speeds

Hands on: Monitor your home with a webcam

How to build a monitoring system using your existing PC setup

Hands on: Data Basic

Investigate the different ways of handling databases in Visual Basic

Straight talking: The same old story for compatibilty

As new media formats are introduced, consumers struggle to choose the right players. But do manufacturers know any better?

Put a PC in your car

Explore the fascinating world of in-car computing