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>> TOP STORY

O2 confirms iPhone is no longer available in UK

O2 has confirmed reports that the iPhone is not currently available anywhere in the UK, and customers may have to wait for the putative 3G Apple iPhone.

>> Friday, May 09, 2008

Google protects companies against malware attacks

Web Security for Enterprise can control internet use

Hollywood sues The Pirate Bay for $15m

Copyright infringement covers illegal downloading of the Pink Panther

TorrentSpy fined $11m for copyright infringement

Judge sends 'strong message about the illegality of these sites'

Vista 'more open to online threats than Windows 2000'

But Windows Vista 37% more secure than Win XP

Carphone Warehouse partners with Best Buy

Set to open Best Buy stores in the UK

No News Corp/Microsoft bid for Yahoo or AOL

No talks about buying Yahoo

MySpace data becomes portable

Take your MySpace profile when you travel

Microsoft to release four security patches next week

Security software, Word, Publisher and Jet database engine

Google questioned over human rights

Board asked to change policies

Japan gets 3G LG Prada phone

Stylish phone goes 3G

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Blogs

>> Friday, May 09, 2008

OpenOffice.org Beta's Office 2007 flaw disappoints

By Neil McAllister | PC Advisor Blog

I'm not embarrassed to admit it: I'm a big fan of Office 2007.

>> Thursday, May 08, 2008

What's your favourite travel blog?

By David Price | PC Advisor Blog

As the summer approaches, we want to hear about readers' favourite travel blogs. Whose online travel diaries do you enjoy, and why?

>> Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Open-source security gets a boost

By Neil McAllister | PC Advisor Blog

IT managers often assume that open-source software is more secure than proprietary commercial software.

Security through obscurity is plain dumb

By Mark Gibbs | PC Advisor Blog

If there is one security technique that has proven to be as effective and realistic as keeping diamonds safe in a paper bag it is security through obscurity.

>> Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Does better technology = better customer service?

By Larry Borsato | PC Advisor Blog

Despite communications technology being better than ever, I'm a frustrated customer.

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Reviews

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>> LATEST REVIEW

Epson Stylus C120 inkjet printer review

The Epson Stylus C120 colour inkjet printer has something going for it other than a low price, namely blazing text-printing speed.

>> Friday, May 09, 2008

Apple MacBook Air, 1.8GHz & 64GB SSD review

We assess the effects of the MacBook Air's two main build-to-order configuration options, the £190 processor-speed upgrade and the £639 SSD upgrade.

Klipsch Image review

Klipsch has a long and distinguished history in the world of audio, but is a relatively new name in the world of iPod earphones. The Klipsch Image earphones are the first set we've reviewed from the company, and it's clear that Klipsch has dived right in at the deep end.

Audioengine A2 review

If you're serious about music but you currently listen to tunes through a pair of tinny, cheapo PC speakers, check out Audioengine's £110 inc VAT A2 speakers. They can fill a room with sound without taking up much physical space.

>> Thursday, May 08, 2008

Samsung SyncMaster 275T 27in monitor review

The Samsung SyncMaster 275T satisfies the graphics and multimedia needs of even the most picky of users with its outstanding overall performance and its generous offering of premium features.

ViewSonic VP2250wb 21.6in monitor review

ViewSonic's VP2250wb is a decent consumer-level display, but its narrow viewing angle limits the display's usefulness in a collaborative setting.

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New Products

>> Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Canon launches Selphy CP770 and CP760 photo printers

By Rosemary Haworth | New Products Blog

Canon has added two new direct photo printers to its Selphy range. Described as 'home photo labs', the Selphy CP770 and CP760 are intended to offer "a convenient combination of lab-quality photo printing and supreme ease of operation".

>> Wednesday, May 07, 2008

WhiteSmoke 2008 Extended Edition spellchecker

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | New Products Blog

Whitesmoke has launched an updated version of its grammar and spelling checker software.

>> Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Panasonic PZ81 Freesat plasma TVs

By Rosemary Haworth | New Products Blog

Panasonic is the first TV maker to launch a dedicated Freesat plasma TV screen. Panasonic says its PZ81 plasma TV range, which launches in June, will come with integrated tuners capable of picking up Freesat free-to-air satellite TV channels.

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Forums

Digital World

Ever get the feeling the latest consumer technology creates more dilemmas than solutions? LCD TV or plasma? Media Center PC or Sky+? iPod or Creative Zen? Smartphone or PDA? Don't dismay: our Digital World forum is here to help. From buying advice to tips and tricks, we'll help you make the connection.

Helproom

Got a technical query or a problem with your PC? Come on in - with getting on for a million posted messages, the chances are there's someone in the Helproom who can lend a hand.

Consumerwatch

Need some advice about what to buy? Got a problem with a manufacturer? Did your PC vendor treat you wrong? Maybe your vendor treated you right. Whether you've got gripes or praiseworthy comments to make, share them with others in this forum.

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