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The making of open-source software

Nicole Kobie reveals how software such as Ubuntu, LibreOffice and Firefox is made - and how you can get involved

10 most read articles on PC Pro in 2011

We count down the stories that earned the most clicks in a big year for technology

50 ways to make your PC better

Boost your PC's performance and more with our 50 tips

The Twitter fraudsters

Twitter has hundreds of fun parody accounts, but Mike Jennings discovers...

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Why everyone hates the IT department

IT workers are treated with thinly veiled contempt in many organisations - Tom Brewster finds out why
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Top ten password cracking techniques

Think your passwords are secure? Think again
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How to build your own PC

Darien Graham-Smith shows how easy it is to do it yourself
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Windows 8: the game changer

Microsoft has ripped up Windows and started again
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Why you already speak 58 languages without trying

We look at the advances in computer translation

Buying guides

Buying network management software for schools

Dave Smith explains how the latest generation of software can not only keep children concentrating on lessons, but actively improve learning

Tablets buyer's guide

We reveal everything you need to know about tablets, from the choice of operating systems to the wildly differing hardware

Buying printers for schools

You can save money for your school not only by choosing the right printer for your needs, but by reducing your print costs too

Buying laptops for schools

Don't buy a schools laptop before reading Dave Smith's guide to picking the right hardware

Buying netbooks for schools

We reveal the factors schools must consider when buying netbooks for the classroom

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.

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Latest Analysis

Privacy - outdated luxury or public necessity?

Advocates from two sides of the online privacy debate explain why your data is important

Building the bionic man

Will we soon be upgrading body parts like the components inside our PCs? Richard Lane discovers the idea isn't so far-fetched

The making of open-source software

Nicole Kobie reveals how software such as Ubuntu, LibreOffice and Firefox is made - and how you can get involved

10 techs to watch in 2012

From 3D scanners to ultra-sharp tablet screens, there's plenty of new technology to look forward to in the coming year

PC Pro's favourite tech products of 2011

We pick the ten products that most excited us in 2011

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Latest Tutorials

BIOS guide: how to overclock your CPU

Darien Graham-Smith walks you through the process of overclocking AMD and Intel CPUs

Installing Ubuntu from a USB memory stick

Want to try out the open-source OS? We show how to install Ubuntu from USB

How to write a Chrome extension

Expand the capabilities of your browser with our step-by-step guide to writing a Chrome extension

How to upgrade from Windows 7 RC to Windows 7

If you're running the Windows 7 Release Candidate then you'll need to upgrade to the full version by the end of February. This guide explains how

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

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Latest Competitions

PC Pro Competition (Issue 186)

Your chance to win a feature-packed storage station, Corel's latest video and photo software, and even a waterproof camera.

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