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• 15 May 2013

• Buying Advice: Sky Go compatible Android smartphone and tablet list

  Unfortunately Sky Go isn’t available on all Android smartphone and tablets; here is a list of all compatible Sky Go Android smartphones and tablets.

• 06 March 2013

• Buying Advice: What is the best music streaming service: Spotify alternatives?

  Spotify is a truly great music streaming service but it has its drawbacks. Here's a list of five Spotify alternatives for you to check out.

• 07 February 2013

• Buying Advice: Web-design packages buying advice

  We take a look at six of the best Web-design package available to buy in the UK today. Here's what you need to look out for when choosing a web-design package.

• 22 January 2013

• Buying Advice: How to choose a cloud storage service

  Cloud computing could form an important part of your technological life, but you have to know what you're looking for. Here are some tips on what to look for in a cloud storage service.

• Buying Advice: Windows 8 price in UK

  Microsoft will change the price of Windows 8, its latest operating system, on February 1 2013. Here's everything you need to know about the Windows 8 price in the UK.

• 07 January 2013

• Buying Advice: Best apps for a Nexus 4

  Google has blown the smartphone market wide open with the Nexus 4. Its low price has attracted the interest of the masses to the point of the device selling out multiple times already. If you're one of the lucky ones to have got your hands on the flagship Android phone, here's what we think are some of the best apps for a Nexus 4.

• 31 December 2012

• Buying Advice: How to buy a Windows XP laptop

  Our Helproom Editor offers buying advice on where to buy a laptop that runs Windows XP.

• 21 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Best apps for new Nexus 7

  If you have just got your Nexus 7, you may be wondering what apps to get first. Here then, is our quick guide to the best apps for the Nexus 7.

• 30 November 2012

• Buying Advice: Which is better: Android or Windows Phone?

  One of the questions we are asked most often is which is better: Android or Windows Phone? The good news for smartphone fans who don't fancy being locked into Apple's world or tied to a BlackBerry is that there are now two great alternatives: Google Android and Windows Phone. Here we compare Android and Windows Phone.

• 30 October 2012

• Buying Advice: Should I upgrade to Windows Phone 8?

  Is it worth upgrading to Windows Phone 8? Windows Phone 8 has been extended, further developed and improved compared to version 7.5. We've taken a look at the new features and changes so you can decide.

• 23 August 2012

• Buying Advice: Tech buyers' guide for students

  If you're going to university and want advice about what laptop, PC, tablet, printer and software you'll need, look no futher. Read our Tech buyers' guide for students, all the information you need is here.

• 10 July 2012

• Buying Advice: Windows 7 vs Windows 8: what's the difference between Windows 8 & Windows 7?

  A rough guide to what's new in Windows 8, how it differs from Windows 7, and whether existing Windows users should upgrade to Windows 8.

• 15 May 2012

• Buying Advice: Which version of Windows 8?

  There's only one version of Windows 8 that tech-savvy consumers should select.

• 05 April 2012

• Buying Advice: 12 features to look for when buying security software

  Every PC and laptop needs antivirus, antispyware and a firewall. But what constitutes 'good' security software? Here we outline what to look for when selecting your desktop or laptop's defensive arsenal.

• 24 February 2012

• Buying Advice: How to buy security software

  What to look for when choosing antivirus and internet security suites.

• 02 September 2011

• Buying Advice: Does PC speed boost software work?

  They promise an instant speed boost, but do PC optimisation software tools really speed up your PC? We tested and benchmarked PC speed boost utilities to find out.

• 17 August 2011

• Buying Advice: Back to school buying advice

  PC Advisor is here to give you some sound advice on what to you should and shouldn't buy to set you up for university life.

• 04 July 2011

• Buying Advice: Buyers' guide: Video-editing software

  Video memories are evocative but, unless you set up a scene in advance, you’re unlikely to end up shooting exactly what you want. We outline what features you should consider when choosing an effective video-editing package

• 09 June 2011

• Buying Advice: Buying advice: How to choose photo-editing software

  Photo-editing software can help you manage your images as well as tweaking or radically transforming them. We help you choose the right one

• 18 May 2011

• Buying Advice: Why you should choose an Android phone or tablet

  Google's mobile operating system has proven to be a big hit since it was launched back in 2008. However, there are a growing number of alternatives hitting the market, such as HP’s WebOS and the BlackBerry Tablet OS. And let's not forget Apple's iOS. So why choose an Android device?

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