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12 February 2013
News: Cook: The only thing Apple won't do is release a lousy product

Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage Tuesday at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet conference. Though--unsurprisingly--he spilled no Apple secrets, Cook did manage to leave room wide open for Apple to introduce a lower-priced iPhone, and reiterated some common company tropes about its focus and goals.
News: How to build your own Steam Box today

Manufacturers have tried to put PCs in our living room for years, with mixed success. One of the most recent example is Alienware's X51, which looks great in a home-theater rack, but delivers underwhelming performance when you use it to play high-end games with all their graphic settings cranked up.
11 February 2013
News: Linux Foundation releases secure boot loader

Freeing the way for independent Linux distributions to be installed on Windows 8 computers, the Linux Foundation has released software that will allow Linux to work with computers running the UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) firmware.
News: Linux Foundation releases secure boot loader

Freeing the way for independent Linux distributions to be installed on Windows 8 computers, the Linux Foundation has released software that will allow Linux to work with computers running the UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) firmware.
News: Dell buyout faces backlash from shareholders

The backlash against Dell Inc.’s $US 24.4 billion leveraged buyout continues, with one of the company’s largest shareholders Southeastern Asset Management Inc., planning to oppose the deal.
08 February 2013
News: Adobe releases emergency patch for Windows and OS X systems

Adobe recently released an emergency update for Flash Player on all platforms after two zero-day bugs were discovered in the wild targeting Windows and Mac OS X computers. The vulnerabilities allowed hackers to hijack both Windows PCs and Macs. Adobe recommends all users to update their systems as soon as possible.
Buying Advice: Family PCs buying advice 2013

Family PCs come in all shapes and sizes, and at a range of price points. Here's where we tell you what you need to look out for to find the right Family PC for you.
Test Centre: Group test: What's the best family PC

PC Advisor reviews the Top 5 family PCs you can buy in the UK right now.
07 February 2013
News: Counting iPads, Apple bests HP to top PC market, says researcher

For those that call tablets personal computers, Apple Inc. is the world's top PC maker, according to research firm Canalys.
Test Centre: Group test: what's the best budget graphics card?

PC Advisor selects and reviews the best five graphics cards available for less than £150 in the UK right now.
Test Centre: Group test: what's the best laptop for under £1,000?

We review the best 5 laptops you can buy in the UK right now, for between £601 and £1,000.
Test Centre: Group test: What's the best media centre PC?

Six ultra-quiet machines designed to sit unobtrusively in your living room, where they’ll dish up all manner of audiovisual entertainment.
Test Centre: Group test: what's the best all-in-one PC?

PC Advisor reviews the best All-in-One PCs you can buy in the UK right now.
Test Centre: Group test: what's the best budget laptop?

If you need an affordable, portable laptop, a netbook isn’t always your best option. PC Advisor picks out the best 5 sub-£600 models and puts them through their paces.
Test Centre: Group test: What's the best business PC?

PC Advisor reviews the best Business PCs you can buy in the UK right now.
How-Tos: How to stop Windows 8 installing updates automatically

If you're running Windows 8 and you went with the recommended settings automatic updates will be switched on. This can be annoying so here's our guide to stopping Windows 8 installing updates automatically.
News: Rumors of an HP split-up shot down

While reports have been circulating that Hewlett-Packard's board of directors is considering breaking up the company, a source close to company said it's simply not true.
06 February 2013
News: Microsoft's $2B loan to Dell sign of turbulent times in PC biz

Microsoft's $2 billion loan to Dell, the world's third-largest seller of personal computers, was a signal that the personal computer, Microsoft's Windows, or both, are at growing risk of irrelevance, analysts said Tuesday.
News: HP slams Dell, plans to steal its customers

Just as Dell announced it had finalized its deal to go privatel, Hewlett-Packard came out swinging, criticizing its rival and declaring it's going after Dell's customers.
How-Tos: Install Windows 8 on a Virtual PC with VirtualBox

Instead of dual-booting two operating systems, why not try running one in a virtual machine? Mike Bedford explains how to run Windows 8 in Windows 7 using the free VirtualBox virtualisation software

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