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Windows 7: Your Questions Answered

A glimmer of hope has been offered to Vista-sufferers everywhere, with the feature-complete release candidate of its successor landing for download on Microsoft's site. We explain Windows 7's new features and find out how it compares in the performance stakes.

Boost Your PC for Free

No one likes to pay over the odds in the midst of an economic crisis. Here, we examine 69 superb free tools, covering all bases from performance tweaks and security downloads to productivity apps and browser boosters.

Security Software: Protection or Extortion?

An essential defence or an expensive pest? Two security experts weigh up the arguments for and against the necessity of installing antivirus software on your PC.

Plus much, much more:

• Microsoft Word 2007 masterclass – From smart searches to clever layouts our tips will make Word 2007 your friend.
  
• Give slow Windows startups the boot – Pre-boot environments are designed to let you start work immediately.
  
• Expert Advice – We address your PC traumas in our Helproom pages and show you how to improve your PC setup in our How tos.
  
• Test Centre – Compact Camcorders – We put 11 of the latest models through their paces.
• Best Buys – Netbooks from £220, Laptops from £449 and Blu-ray Disc drives from £138.