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- 12 April 2011
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Feature: The five best browser plug-ins
Whether you plump for Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or any other browser, we guarantee you'll have a couple of gripes when it comes to the software you use to surf the web.
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Feature: Dropbox: insecure by design?
The fundamental security of the Dropbox cloud storage service has been called into question by a researcher.
- 11 April 2011
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Feature: The five best downloads for small businesses
Running your own business is certainly a time and cash-consuming venture. We've rounded up five downloads that can help you make better use of your time by making some computing tasks more efficient. They're also free, which means your wallet won't take a bashing either.
- 08 April 2011
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Feature: The five most commented stories of the week
It's been a busy week in technology, from BT revealing plans to upgrade its copper network to support 20Mbps to Microsoft standing by its decision to block XP users from IE9. In fact, there's been plenty of stories that got our readers fired up enough to post their opinions on the web. Here's the five stories from PC Advisor this week that certainly got you talking.
- 07 April 2011
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Feature: Google Android's next challenges
Google Android finally has the lead in the smartphone market, but that's no reason for the company to rest on its laurels. Android still has a lot of work to address. Here are Android's five biggest challenges.
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Feature: Happy 20th birthday, Linux
The Linux Foundation has kicked off several months of celebrations in honour of the 20th anniversary of the Linux operating system with a range of festivities and events, as well as key news announcements from three of its working groups.
- 06 April 2011
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Feature: Eight DLC Packs You Really Should Play
Downloadable content is now an integral part of virtually every major release, but many gamers are still unfamiliar with the concept. Here's a handy guide to PC Advisor's favourite DLC.
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Feature: The five best photo apps for smartphones
Sony CEO Howard Stringer recently sparked speculation that the iPhone 5 will have an 8Mp camera after making some unguarded comments in an interview
- 04 April 2011
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Feature: 10 cool apps for Android Honeycomb tablets
Android Honeycomb opens up a wild new world, which is poised to explode over the next few months. Here are some of the latest and greatest Honeycomb creations - some already available, and some set to launch soon.
- 31 March 2011
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Feature: Five free ways to speed up your PC
Over time, your PC can become bogged down, bloated and slow. However, using some free software you can get your machine running smoothly and quickly once again. Check out our five favourite downloads to speed up your machine.
- 30 March 2011
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Feature: The five best free photo downloads
There's a hint of spring in the air, and that means a chance to take the digital camera out and about. But once you've captured some great photos, what are you going to do with them?
- 29 March 2011
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Feature: The 5 most popular software downloads
We've trawled the PC Advisor download section, which offers the latest and best software downloads for your PC, to bring you the five most popular programs that your PC just can't live without.
- 28 March 2011
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Feature: 5 iPad productivity tools for under £3
The Apple iPad 2 launched in the UK last week, with long queues forming around the country. But it's just a fun gadget - not a tool for getting work done, right? Wrong.
- 26 March 2011
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Feature: The 40 best Android apps for business users
Google Android smartphones are certainly challenging Apple's iPhone in terms of mobile sales, while more and more are finding their way into business.
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Feature: The 8 best free Windows 7 tools
There's an application for everything you need on your PC - and most of those apps are free. Here are eight corkers.
- 22 March 2011
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Feature: 3 ways Firefox 4 beats IE and Chrome
The final version of Firefox 4 is expected to be released today. Here are three ways it beats rival web browsers.
- 19 March 2011
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Feature: Five steps to a better new PC
It's exciting to buy a new computer. As soon as you haul the laptop home from the store, or the delivery lorry drops off the extra-large box, you just want to tear into your new machine and see what it's capable of. If you want to have a better experience, however, you'll stop, take a few deep breaths, and do a little preparatory work first.
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Feature: 10 must-have free software downloads
Some downloadable software is so good that you just have to grab it. Unfortunately, often you have to pay for it after you try it out. But every once in a while, a must-have program is totally free. Such indispensable, no-cost programs are the hardest kind to find.
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Feature: Google Chrome 10 vs Mozilla Firefox 4
Which open source browser is best for you? Here's a look at how the Firefox 4 release candidate matches up with Chrome 10
- 18 March 2011
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Feature: 4 MMO games you really should play
PC Advisor highlights the most exciting MMOs on the horizon, and learns that there's more to life than The Old Republic.
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New Xbox One release date, specs, features and price in UK
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review
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Galaxy S4 vs BlackBerry Z10 comparison review - which is best, the Samsung or the BlackBerry?
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Microsoft Windows 8 review
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Best cases and covers for the new iPad: protect your tablet in style
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review
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Microsoft Windows 8 review
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Nexus 4 smartphone comparison review: what's the best Android?
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Surface Pro review - Microsoft tablet offers true power computing on the move
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