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Create the perfect photos

With the range of software and hardware now available to amateur photographers, there's no reason not to be creating ...

How to get a job at Google, Apple, or Microsoft

Stewart Mitchell reveals what you'll need to get a job at one of the tech...

Whatever happened to Second Life?

Barry Collins finds out where Second Life went wrong

Top 10 techs of 2010

We predict the ten technologies everyone will be talking about in the year ahead...

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The PC Pro A List: 2000 vs 2010

We look back at what technology looked like in 2000 - and how it compares to today
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File-sharing: the facts

Does file-sharing harm artists or expose them to a wider audience?
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Top ten useless USB gadgets

Here's our list of the ten daftest things you can plug into a USB port
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What's on this week's PC Pro podcast?

Find out what you can hear on this week's Procast here

Buying guides

How to choose a digital camera

Buying a digital camera is a minefield of high numbers and fancy but pointless features, but don't be swayed by the marketing.

What to look for when buying a business laptop

PC Pro editor Tim Danton provides a checklist of items to look for when buying a laptop for your business in our exclusive video

How we test PCs and laptops

Find out PC Pro tests and scores the PCs and laptops that enter our labs

How to buy a GPS (satnav) device

Our experts reveal what to look for in GPS (or satnav) device, and how to decide how much to spend for your needs.

How to choose a wireless router

The world of wireless routers is a baffling one. Both manufacturers and retailers use a hideous number of abbreviations that can make IT experts as bewildered as newcomers. Here, we attempt to provide the advice you really need when choosing a wireless router.

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Capture the perfect video

Create stunning home videos every time with our walkthrough and tips on getting the best out of you digital camcorder

Create the perfect photos

With the range of software and hardware now available to amateur photographers, there's no reason not to be creating stunning pictures

How to get a job at Google, Apple, or Microsoft

Stewart Mitchell reveals what you'll need to get a job at one of the tech industry's elite companies, and guides you through the application process

Top 10 techs of 2010

We predict the ten technologies everyone will be talking about in the year ahead – and find out how well we did with last year’s prophecies

Whatever happened to Second Life?

It's desolate, dirty, and sex is outcast to a separate island. Barry Collins returns to Second Life to find out what went wrong, and why it’s raking in more cash than ever before

File-sharing: the facts

Does file-sharing harm artists or expose them to a wider audience? We analyse the implications of the file-sharing culture

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Latest Tutorials

Creating a title sequence for your home video

We show you how to create a title sequence for your home videos in six easy steps

Six steps to instantly improve your photos

Follow these simple steps to bring an instant lift to almost all photos

Upgrade from XP to Windows 7

Windows XP’s Files and Settings Transfer wizard is incompatible with Windows 7, but your Windows 7 installation disc provides an easy way to make the move.

Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7

If you’re currently running Vista, it’s incredibly simple to upgrade your PC to Windows 7 – in fact, your files and settings won’t even be touched in the process