June issue highlights

Windows XP extended

With a brand new service pack and a slew of useful add-ons, XP works better than ever. Here's how to keep XP until 2012.

Future technology

With PCs disappearing from desks, where next for computing? We forecast the next few decades of technological change.

Ultraportable laptops

Tiny laptops are perfect for computing on the move, and their miniature dimensions needn't mean puny specs.

Plus much, much more:

Vista versus XP – with XP's clock ticking and Windows 7 on the horizon, can you bypass Vista?
Remote-access services – get at your PC, wherever you are.
Microsoft uncovered – Inside Microsoft's research labs
Tutorials – 15 step-by-step tutorials including simple file sharing, building a web forum, taking better photos and troubleshooting your PC.
Test Centre - Power PCs - £1000+ ultimate desktops
Best Buys – Desktop PCs from £424, LCD monitors from £131 and graphic cards from £26

Full Programs

Windows Vista and XP Special – How to use Windows Vista video tutorial - plus 33 tools to extend the life of XP.
PC Tools ThreatFire 3.0 – Zero-day malware protection for your PC.
CryptZone Secured eMail, eF2 and eUSB – Powerful encryption for sensitive data, USB sticks and email.

Plus

StudioLine PhotoClassic 3.0 SE – Easy-to-use photo-editing package.
Windows transformation pack – Make XP look like Vista.

DVD regulars

The latest versions of: CCleaner, Firefox, Spybot, Opera and Adobe Reader
Games: AGON: The Lost Sword of Toledo, Gumboy Tournament, Imperium Romanum and Goo! Public Beta