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OpenOffice ships 18-button mouse

OpenOffice's "burning hatred" for Microsoft fuels 18-button mouse madness

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The bulletproof Dell that costs an arm and a leg

Jon Honeyball is impressed with Dell's rugged laptop range - but he's not so amused by the price
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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
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Benchmarked: the first SATA/600 hard disk

The new 2TB Seagate Barracuda XT hard disk is the first to support the SATA/600 interface. Darien Graham-Smith takes it ...
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USB 3 first benchmark – it’s here, and it’s fast

Darien Graham-Smith discovers exactly how snappy the new USB 3 hard disks are
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PC Pro Awards 2009 - the full results

Discover all the winners from the coveted PC Pro Awards 2009

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Seagate Barracuda XT

The new 2TB Seagate Barracuda XT hard disk is the first to support the SATA/600 interface. Darien Graham-Smith takes it for a spin

Medion Akoya E3211

Need a bit more power than a netbook but don't want to pay through the nose? Perhaps Medion's CULV laptop is the answer

Teufel Concept B 200 USB

Teufel's latest PC speakers are among the loudest, most powerful we've ever come across

Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS ix4-200d

Iomega's latest NAS appliance has plenty of features for small businesses. We put it to the test

Aten Altusen KH1516

Aten delivers a high-density 16-port KVM solution at a surprisingly low price

Samsung Galaxy I7500

Samsung's premium Android phone - the Galaxy I7500 - boasts an OLED screen, but is the rest of the package up to scratch?

Microsoft Expression Web 3

Microsoft turns Expression Web into a suite and slashes the price. But can it ever compete with Dreamweaver?

Microsoft shows courage at Tech-Ed 09

The initial signs for this year's Tech-Ed Europe - Microsoft's annual get-together for its product gurus, partners and IT professionals - being the sort of...

PowerPoint and Silverlight: a perfect match?

With its place at the heart of the Microsoft Office suite, PowerPoint is the overwhelmingly dominant presentation software for business. However it has a...

Why all the fuss over Windows Explorer?

The Finder on the Mac seems much maligned by many Windows users and I have to admit I'm not sure why. Since using Windows 7 I've found the methods of storing and...

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

From Bill Gates's infamous internet myopia to Sony's about-face on those cheap and nasty netbooks, we remember the statements, positions and promises that tech companies (and the Government) would rather everyone forgot

The bulletproof Dell that costs an arm and a leg

Jon Honeyball is impressed with Dell's rugged laptop range - but he's not so amused by the price

Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview: Q&A

Simon Jones answers some of the most commonly asked questions about the Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview

Lawnmowers, the TyTN II and one odd insurance request

Paul Ockenden explores the curious case of HTC's TyTN and the lawnmower that destroyed it

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

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PC Pro December 2009

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IDF video diary: Atom TV, Star Trek and 3D video

Darien Graham-Smith rounds-up the highlights from the final day of the Intel Developer Forum

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Win a Dell Studio XPS 16

Dell Outlet is giving one lucky reader the opportunity to win a high-end XPS laptop - a great pre-Christmas gift for any PC lover!

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We want to hear from you! Tell us about your search experiences and hear what others are saying. Have your say in the debate

Protect your business

Fighting viruses, malware and hackers doesn’t have to be a hassle. PC Pro has produced a comprehensive guide to protecting your business from outside attack.

Create bullet-proof, business class broadband

PC Pro deputy editor David Fearon shows how to bullet-proof your business internet connectivity in association with DrayTek

Buyer's guide to netbooks

Make sure you buy the perfect machine for your needs, whether for home, business or education.

Deal of the Week

This IP Camera can be accessed over the internet, allowing it's images and audio to be viewed, heard and controlled remotely

Microsoft Windows Mobile

See our step-by-step guide to hosted Exchange and Windows Mobile for small businesses, and how to get the most out of your mobile handsets

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