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02 September 2013
Feature: Windows 8.1 release date and new features

Windows 8.1, previously known as Windows Blue, is an update for Windows so we've rounded up its release date, new features and price.
06 August 2013
Feature: Extend your laptop’s battery life

Here, we share our top tips for squeezing precious extra minutes out of your laptop battery including turning off Wi-Fi and changing Windows power options.
16 July 2013
Feature: Should I upgrade my PC

If your PC or laptop is running out of steam, you might be better off upgrading it than buying a new one. We help you decide whether it’s worth investing in more memory, an SSD or even a new processor, and how to go about the upgrade.
19 June 2013
Feature: Dell Inspiron 15 vs Inspiron 15z

Pitting Dell's entry-level 15.6in laptop against the top-end Ultrabook.
18 June 2013
Feature: The evolution of the laptop

Laptop computers have been around for much longer than people think, though they’ve changed unimaginably from the first stumbling steps to the thin and powerful machines we have today
06 June 2013
Feature: PC Advisor Awards 2013 winners

We present our roll call of honour for the best of the past year's technology, and our guide to the brands you can trust. Here are the winners of the PC Advisor Awards 2013.
Feature: PCA Reader Awards 2013

We announce the 2013 winners of our Reader Awards
Feature: Best Windows Laptop 2013

We announce the winner of our Best Windows Laptop award.
Feature: Best Business Laptop 2013

We announce the winner of our Best Business Laptop award.
Feature: Best Budget Laptop 2013

We announce the winner of our Best Budget Laptop award for 2013.
15 May 2013
Feature: What to expect from Google I/O

Our Google I/O 2013 predictions: will we see Key Lime Pie, Nexus 5, X Phone, or a Google Glass launch date? Here's what to expect from Google I/O in 2013. UPDATED, 15 May 2013.
10 May 2013
Feature: Best PC tricks and pranks

Everyone like to have a laugh and there's plenty of amusement to be had messing around with other people's PCs or laptops. Here are 10 harmless but brilliant Windows pranks.
Feature: Dell XPS 12

The Dell XPS 12 is a touchscreen Ultrabook laptop with a twist - with its unique flip and fold hinge all it takes is a quick twist and the laptop becomes a fully featured Windows 8 tablet
27 March 2013
Feature: PC switches off when USB flash drive plugs in - advice

Our Helproom Editor helps a reader solve a problem with the USB connector on his PC.
05 February 2013
Feature: Things to download on a new laptop

Just bought a new laptop? Here's what you need to download to make the most of it. From Skype and LibreOffice to AVG antivirus and 7-zip, we show you how to install it all automatically with one click.
29 January 2013
Feature: Microsoft Office 2013 and 365 FAQ: What you need to know

Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365 are now available so here's everything you need to know.
01 January 2013
Feature: 8 tech resolutions for 2013

You may already be feeling a sense of dread over some of the New Year's resolutions you've told everyone you're going to make. Have you pledged to give up smoking? To lose weight at the gym? Off you pop then... Here are some tech New Year's resolutions that are far more easy to keep, and can be completed from the comfort of your own, if you like, bed.
31 December 2012
Feature: Best laptops of 2012

We review PC Advisor's 10 best laptops of 2012.
26 December 2012
Feature: Buying the right laptop for your family

With so many laptop models available how do you make the right choice and ensure that you’re investing your money wisely?
17 December 2012
Feature: Premium tech support for your laptop

All sorts of extras are often included in the price of a laptop over and above the hardware and software. Make sure you're getting a good deal on your warranty and tech support