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December 2009

Issue 173 on sale 15 October 2009
CD version £3.99 / DVD version £4.99

PC Advisor December 2009

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December issue highlights

On the DVD

PC Advisor's November 2009 DVD has 10 full programs and includes Ashampoo Burning Studio, Duplicate Finder and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Plus PC Advisor Games Center.

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Windows 7: Your Complete Guide

We take an in-depth look at the ins and outs of Windows 7, the replacement operating system for XP that Microsoft thought it was delivering with Vista. Whether you're buying an old machine, we've got all your options covered in our 20-page superguide.

Can You Trust Free Antivirus Software?

We all know there's no such thing as a free lunch, so what's the deal with free antivirus software - can you really leave it in charge of your entire setup? With the help of AV-Test, we scrutinise nine such security programs to find the ones you can really depend on.

First Look: Microsoft Office Web Apps

We investigate whether Microsoft's online Office offerings are the riposte to Google Docs we've all been waiting for.

Plus much, much more:

  • Windows 7 Touch: dead on arrival? – We weigh up the pros and cons for sceptical users.
  • 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 – Wireless-n Routers – We test eight 802.11n routers to see how they fare.
  • Best Buys – Full-size laptops from £396, Netbooks from £239 and LCD screens from £139.

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