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PC Advisor magazine is the UK's leading computer buying guide, offering comprehensive reviews of the latest IT kit, how-to guides for all aspects of computer use, maintenance and customisation and the latest industry news .


GET THE NOVEMBER 08 ISSUE - ON SALE NOW!

PC ADVISOR BROADBAND SURVEY 2008
More than 4,000 of you responded to our annual look at the state of Broadband Britain - a new record. You rated your ISPs' service and value for money, and didn't hold back. We expose your broadband heroes and villains.

UPGRADE YOUR LAPTOP
There's no need to splash out on the latest laptop, just because your trusty machine is starting to struggle with its duties. Give it a new lease of life with our guide to sprucing up - or completely revamping - a veteran notebook.

SYNCHING SERVICES
Remote working, web backups and portable storage all make it easier to work in multiple locations - and get versions of documents all horribly mixed up. Our pick of the best synchronisation services will help.

GROUP TEST: NAS DRIVES
From backup to sharing, NAS drives are an essential tool for managing and sharing media files. We test six of the latest contenders.

On the cover DVD this month:

EXCLUSIVE: PC TOOLS INTERNET SECURITY 2009
PC Advisor's November 2008 DVD includes the brand-new PC Tools Internet Security 2009, worth £50. This application won't be available on any other UK magazine for at least one year.

STUFFIT STANDARD 11.0
Use this award-winning data-compression software to compress, back up and manage files and photos.

INKRITE PHOTO ALBUM
Create the perfect photo collection. Includes ready-made templates, editing and touch-up features.

TRIAL SOFTWARE
In addition to these full programs there's a fantastic collection of the latest trials, including Spyware Doctor, Desktop Maestro and PC Tools Registry Mechanic. There are also free full games, applications to help you follow the magazine's tutorials and essential utilities to help you boost your PC's performance.

Meanwhile, at PCAdvisor.co.uk …

…you'll find rigorous reviews of PCs , laptops , digital cameras , games and more; blogs on the state of the computing and high-tech industries; news, polls and downloadable guides; not to mention the biggest and best IT forums on the internet, where more than 200,000 knowledgeable members offer fixes and advice for free.

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All of our readers, obviously, both online and in print; anyone with a technology problem that needs fixing; kind-hearted souls with tips and tricks to pass on to others (many of whom can be encountered on our free Helproom forums ); innovative technology firms; and whoever is inventing the next big thing.Get in touch at [email protected] .

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My Blog

Sony slams Nintendo DSi: 'for kids only'

Sony, the company behind the PlayStation 3 and PSP gaming devices,has laid into the Nintendo DSi handheld console, saying "there isn'tmuch new with the DSi", which "continues to be limited" and appeal...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:34:00 GMT

Microsoft Windows 7 review

What if Microsoft waved a magic wand and everything people hated about Windows Vista went away? You might have an operating system that you liked - and that's what Microsoft appears to be striving for...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:33:00 GMT

Muslim complaints delay LittleBigPlanet for PlayStation 3

LittleBigPlanet, one of the two most exciting prospects for Sony's PlayStation 3*, has been delayed following complaints from thin-skinned self-appointed moral arbiters from the Muslim community.Well,...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:49:00 GMT

What’s your favourite money-saving website?

As fears for the state of the economy worsen, PC Advisor magazine wants to hear your favourite money-saving websites. Where do you go to save money, deal with financial worries and generally stretch y...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:14:00 GMT

Guitar Hero World Tour: hands-on review

PC Advisor got its hands on Guitar Hero World Tour last night. Here are our impressions of the game, which adds vocals and drums to Guitar Hero's established bass, lead and rhythm guitar elements.Firs...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:21:00 GMT

Wikipedia besieged by Muhammad image protest

Angry Muslim surfers are demanding that Wikipedia remove images of the prophet Muhammed from his page on the online encyclopedia - but thus far the website is standing firm.Depictions of Muhammed have...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:10:00 GMT

Guardian blogger forced offline by boring idiots

Last week Max Gogarty, a 19-year-old gap-year student, had to shut down his backpacking blog on the Guardian, after users swamped his one and only posting with vitriolic comments. His crime? Being a b...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:08:00 GMT

Is that an MP3 player in your pocket - or a gun?

An MP3 player-toting Stoke mechanic has been arrested by overzealous armed police who thought he was carrying a firearm.In a scene reminiscent of the dystopian masterpiece Brazil, the wholly innocent ...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:05:00 GMT

Here comes the Apple iGame

Apple's latest trademark manoeuvres suggest it might be planning a variant on its iPhone or iPod aimed at the gaming market, offering fresh competition to the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.On 5 February Ap...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:04:00 GMT

Recommend a music website, get your name in print

PC Advisor is looking for website recommendations. Tell us your favourite music-download site (and why it's your favourite) and you could see your name in the next issue of PCA.We want to hear where y...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT