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Microsoft announces Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2

Microsoft has officially unveiled the final beta version of Internet Explorer 8.0 – the latest version of its web browser

>> Thursday, Aug 28, 2008

Photo: LG's Eee PC lookalike has built-in 3G

IFA: Another new netbook to hit Europe

Photo: Fujitsu launches first mini laptop

IFA: 9in Amilo Mini runs Intel's Atom

First Bluetooth-enabled TVs launched

IFA: LG shows new LCD and plasma screens

80% of UK households receive digital television channels

But London lags in race for digital TV switchover

UK blokes more likely to access the internet

Little old ladies least likely

Office of National Statistics: half of UK now banks online

Email still most popular online activity

Altec Lansing speakers have built-in subwoofer

IFA: FX3022 set for release in October

Sonoro device combines FM with internet radio

IFA: Elements W radio targets iPod owners

Divx HD player launched by LG

IFA: DVD player supports next-gen Divx standard

Customers snubbing high-end smartphones

Worldwide phone sales hit 305m in Q2

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Deal of the week: Hi-Grade SRA Notebook

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Blogs

>> Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008

In space, no-one can hear you scream: 'malware!'

By Matt Egan | PC Advisor Blog

A password-stealing worm is leaping out of the distended hard drives of PCs on board NASA's International Space Station, according to the space agency.

>> Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008

Windows Vista reality check

By Robert Mitchell | PC Advisor Blog

Okay, it's not perfect. But Windows Vista on a new PC is perfectly serviceable for many users. In some ways, in fact, Vista is a better operating system than Windows XP. Unfortunately, XP's heir apparent is also the most derided and discounted Microsoft operating system since Windows Me.

>> Thursday, Aug 21, 2008

Relax, it's the Gates and Seinfeld show

By Matt Egan | PC Advisor Blog

Jerry Seinfeld was once a very funny and popular man. Bill Gates... not so much.

>> Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008

Top Gear gets YouTube channel

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | PC Advisor Blog

Topgear has launched its own channel on Google's YouTube.

New Byrne/Eno album spurns iTunes

By Simon Jary | PC Advisor Blog

David Byrne and Brian Eno’s new album ‘Everything That Happens Will Happen Today’ has been released as a digital download months before any plans to release it as a physical CD or download from Apple’s iTunes Music Store.

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Downloads

>> MOST POPULAR DOWNLOADS

>> Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008

Norton Internet Security 2008

Protect your PC from Internet-borne threats, viruses, and pop-up windows.

>> Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008

TopStyle Pro

Use this powerful tool to design and edit cascading style sheets.

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Games

>> MOST POPULAR GAMES

Elven Mists 2

Invitation to a slumber party, starring little guys with pointy ears!

Beetle Bug 3

A small bug faces a huge challenge…

Elven Mists

Elven Mists – the land lies in slumber. Reveille is your task!

Around the World in 80 days

Book a trip around the World. It will be first class!

The Count of Monte Cristo

Find all the hidden objects to unveil who is behind the betrayal of Edmont Dantè.

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Reviews

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0 review

Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0 continues to straddle the line between novices and more seasoned users, offering three levels of editing: Full Edit, Quick Fix, and Guided Editing.

>> Thursday, Aug 28, 2008

Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2 review

Those who expect Internet Explorer 8.0 to be a warmed-over version of IE7, or a me-too response to Firefox 3.0, will be surprised by the just-released Beta 2 of IE8.

Nokia 6220 Classic review

The Nokia 6220 Classic is a stylish and compact mobile phone.

>> Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008

Acer G24 review

Billed as the first monitor with a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, Acer's 24in G24 monitor is aimed at gamers who demand the most immersive visual experience available.

FreeNAS review

Based on the FreeBSD operating system (a Unix derivative), FreeNAS is a server operating system that offers lots of features, a very small footprint, and a can't-beat-it price (it's free).

Mario Super Sluggers review

Mario Super Sluggers is a Mario-themed version of the Wii Sports baseball minigame. Alas, unlike that popular game that showed off the Wii Remote's capabilities, Super Sluggers is a promising prospect that falls just short of making it to the big leagues.

>> Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008

MSI Wind U100 review

MSI's Wind NB U100 is one of the first Intel Atom-based mini-notebooks to appear - and one of the very best

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PC Advisor has teamed up with Broadband Genie to launch a free mobile broadband price comparison service. Check out the latest deals from the likes of 3 and T-Mobile, both of which are currently offering mobile broadband dongles for £10/month with free setup.

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New Products

>> Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008

Nikon D90 digital SLR camera

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | New Products Blog

Nikon has announced the latest addition to its DX range of digital SLR cameras. The Nikon D90 will cost £699 for the body only.

>> Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008

Lexmark wireless multifunction printers

By Muno Foofa | New Products Blog

Lexmark has introduced three new additions to its Professional Series of wireless inkjet all-in-one multifunction devices, and two new all-in-one printers for home and student users.

>> Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008

HTC S740 3.5G smartphone

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | New Products Blog

HTC has announced a new quad-band HSDPA/GPRS/Edge smartphone that will debut in Europe in September. The underside of the HTC S740 handset slides out sideways to reveal an alphanumeric keypad.

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