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Pictures: The 10 best Windows 7 features
Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 will be made publicly available on October 22. However, if you can't wait that long, we're offering a sneaky peek at the operating system's 10 coolest features.
>> Saturday, Jul 04, 2009
25 years on: Did 'Neuromancer' predict the internet?
We look at what the sci-fi novel got right and wrong
Group test: 8 satnavs and GPS smartphones reviewed
The 8 best satnavs and GPS-enabled mobile phones
The ultimate guide to updating firmware
Tips & tricks: everything you need to know
Group test: top 12 compact camcorders reviewed
Ranked and rated - the best holiday video cams
>> Friday, Jul 03, 2009
Microsoft may sell Windows 7 Family Pack
Windows 7 EULA mentions 'multi-licence'
Google Apps get a refresh
Google updates Google Apps services
Boom! Gunfire at Apple Store, one injured
Beige-clad suspect wore fake beard
Chinese web filter doesn't work on Macs
Apple exempt from web filter mandate
Spotify offers first audiobook
Wired editor's latest release available now
Sharapova, Serena Williams used to spread malware
Hackers offer hoax links to tennis player information
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Blogs
>> Saturday, Jul 04, 2009
Firefox 3.5 can learn from its rivals
By Michael Scalisi | PC Advisor Blog
Mozilla is shaking up the web-browser world with Firefox 3.5 and its support for new web standards. But it can still improve its performance, reliability, and usability by learning from its rivals.
>> Friday, Jul 03, 2009
Facebook causes cancer, and other myths
By Richard Clooke | PC Advisor Blog
There's nothing like a good, eye-catching headline. Such as 'Facebook causes cancer'. If that were true it would be pretty alarming. Fortunately, it's not.
>> Thursday, Jul 02, 2009
Pirate Bay sale: no more sticking it to The Man
By Michael Scalisi | PC Advisor Blog
With all the outrage over The Pirate Bay going legit, I think it's time to reconsider the merits of filesharing. The world has changed since Napster introduced peer-to-peer filesharing in 1999, and the culture that made the practice seem necessary has transformed.
>> Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009
How to secure your PC: pile on the layers
By Matt Egan | PC Advisor Blog
It used to be so simple. To secure your PC, you simply shelled out 30 or 40 notes for an internet security suite, it checked your system's files against a database of known malware, and then removed any that matched up. Safe.
Memories of the Sony Walkman, 30 today
By Melissa Perenson | PC Advisor Blog
The Sony Walkman turns 30 today, yet the Walkman brand persists in digital audio players and mobile phones. We look back on its impact on the worlds of technology and music.
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Downloads
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>> Monday, Apr 27, 2009
Air Mouse Pro
Unshackle yourself from the desk with this remote mouse gesture for iPhone.
>> Saturday, Jun 06, 2009
Pure Sudoku Free Edition
Play a variety of sudoku number-placing games for free.
>> Thursday, May 07, 2009
AVG Identity Protection
Protect yourself against identity theft.
Plants vs. Zombies
Protect your home from zombie invasion with plant-based weaponry in this hilarious game.
>> Saturday, May 30, 2009
Game Booster
Turn off unnecessary processes and free up memory for better gaming.
Games
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Build-a-lot 2
Beautify and flip houses for huge profits in this exciting sequel!
Lost in Reefs
Discover the Undersea Secrets!
Laura Jones 2
The Secret Legacy of Nikola Tesla!
4 Elements
Engage in a perilous journey and encounter elementals, dragons, knights, and magical creatures!
Around the World in 80 days
Book a trip around the World. It will be first class!
Reader reviews
>> LATEST READER REVIEWS
>> Thu, Jul 02, 2009 00:00
Mozilla Firefox 3.5: Not as fast as IE8, not as functional as IE8, many glitches and irritations. only for the...
>> Thu, Jul 02, 2009 00:00
Sony Ericsson W980: Feels strange... looks like a high gloss expensive phone on top and feels tacky to hold because...
>> Mon, Jun 29, 2009 00:00
Arbico CD 8467 XL: Communication was excellent, automated emails for every stage Arrived a day earlier. Never heard...
>> Tue, Jun 23, 2009 00:00
Microsoft Windows 7: Won't buy it. I'll wait three years until the bugs are discovered.
>> Fri, Jun 19, 2009 00:00
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010: It is a good product and packed with a lot of features. The darkest side, it not easy to...
Reviews
>> TOP REVIEW
Microsoft Office 2010 review
Sporting mostly incremental improvements, Office 2010 serves to bridge the gap between the Windows Vista and Windows 7 eras by streamlining the product's controversial Ribbon-based user interface and extending it to encompass the full range of Office applications.
>> Friday, Jul 03, 2009
Dell Studio XPS review
Dell’s Studio XPS makes good use of its Intel Core i7 920 and 6GB allocation of RAM, scoring a commendable 128 points in WorldBench 6.
Palicomp Phoenix Ballistix E86-24 review
It’s tough to fight against four PCs armed with Intel’s mighty Core i7 920 when you’ve got a mere dual-core processor, but the Palicomp Phoenix Ballistix E86-24 makes a valiant effort.
CyberPower Mega Sales IV review
It’s another great PC from CyberPower, but the curiously named Mega Sales IV loses out on spec to our top two systems.
Philips GoGear Opus 8GB review
Philips' GoGear Opus 8GB is a sharp-looking audio and video playing portable with a 2.8in screen.
Arbico Elite i750 Pro review
As an update to last month's same-name machine, the Arbico Elite i750 Pro offers 1TB of storage and a 1GB HD 4890 graphics card.
Eclipse Titan X58-Crossfire i792R489 review
The Eclipse Titan X58-Crossfire i792R489's combination of an Intel Core i7 920 CPU and Gigabyte motherboard delivers excellent processing performance.
Most popular
1. MOZILLA FIREFOX 3.5 REVIEW
The Mozilla Firefox 3.5 web browser is a winner, offering significantly faster web browsing, better tab handling, a host of interface tweaks and, like just about every other browser on the planet, a "porn mode".
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New Products
>> Friday, Jul 03, 2009
gear4 CDM-D150 DAB iPod dock
By Carrie-Ann Skinner | New Products Blog
gear4 has unveiled the CDM-D150 - a CD micro system and iPod doc with a DAB radio. The device is similar to the gear4 CDM-100 launched earlier this year.
>> Thursday, Jul 02, 2009
IXOS Neo iPod dock
By Rosemary Hattersley | New Products Blog
IXOS has joined the throng of other audio hardware makers and launched an iPod dock with integrated FM radio. The IXOS Neo is described by the manufacturer as "the perfect way to deliver quality stereo sound to smaller rooms in the home".
>> Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009
Pet's Eye View Camera
By Rosemary Hattersley | New Products Blog
Got a pet and want some ideas for unusual photos you can take? How about getting your furry friend to come up with a unique take on things by fitting them with a camera of their own?
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Shopping
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Hi, iphone3g, built in battery,
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