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The sci-fi legends who shaped today's tech

Science fiction has long inspired real-world technology, but have the authors of sci-fi stories finally run out of steam? ...

When will you get superfast broadband?

From 56K dial-up to 100Mbits/sec downloads, Barry Collins reveals when you may...

Windows 7: everything you need to know

Discover all the new Windows 7 features, follow our How To tutorials and...

The Crapware Con

Mike Jennings reveals how PC makers hobble your laptop with preinstalled software

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How to stream music over the internet with Windows 7

Discover how to set up Windows Media Player's internet streaming
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PC 2010 and beyond

What will PCs, laptops and servers look like over the next three years?
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What's on this week's PC Pro podcast?

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HP Envy 15

HP's rival to Apple's aluminium-framed MacBooks - the Envy - touches down in the PC Pro labs

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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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The sci-fi legends who shaped today's tech

Science fiction has long inspired real-world technology, but have the authors of sci-fi stories finally run out of steam? Stuart Andrews investigates

Conficker's first birthday: how a year of havoc unfolded

Davey Winder reveals how the Conficker worm became one of the world's biggest security problems and how the experts dealt with it

When will you get superfast broadband?

From 56K dial-up to 100Mbits/sec downloads, Barry Collins reveals when you may pull into the broadband fast lane

The Crapware Con

Mike Jennings reveals how PC makers hobble your laptop with preinstalled software

Windows 7: everything you need to know

Discover all the new Windows 7 features, follow our How To tutorials and don't pay a penny more than you have to with our comprehensive guide

PC 2010 and beyond

What will PCs, laptops and servers look like over the next three years? Ben Hardwidge plots the near future of computing

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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

How to stream music over the internet with Windows 7

David Fearon explains how to set up Windows Media Player's internet streaming feature

Create a quiz using Alice

Are you smarter than an 11-14 year old? Stuart Turton shows you how to create a whizzy quiz using Alice

How to write your own computer game

Looking for something to keep a 7-11 year old entertained? Barry Collins has the answer with this guide to writing a fun-packed game

How to create a summer holiday blog

Looking for something to keep a 5-7 year old occupied? Barry Collins guides you through creating a summer holiday blog with our step-by-step tutorial

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PC Pro Competition (Issue 183)

Your chance to win a slim MSI X400 laptop, Corel's new Digital Studio photo suite and an ultra-fast eBook reader.

Win a Server Solution worth £1k

ServersDirect.co.uk have teamed up with HP to give away a Small Business Server Solution worth £1k.

PC Pro Competition (Issue 182)

We have over £1,600 worth of prizes to give away, including a 24in monitor and ten copies of Kaspersky internet security 2010.

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