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Take control of the Facebook Timeline

How to see and edit the new Timeline view in Facebook and protect your privacy

CIFAS reports alarming rise in theft from customer accounts

Fraud prevention company reveals a shocking increase in the number of employees stealing from customer accounts

Abbyy Finereader 11 Professional Edition

Don't retype old documents - convert them into editable text using this handy program.

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Send and receive emails from your Android smartphone or tablet

The Android Email or Mail app collates messages from a range of webmail accounts so you can check all emails in one place. We explain...

Facebook reveals plans to become public company and raise $5bn

Social networking site to float on the stock market and sell shares in the business

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A-10 Virtual Cockpit Free lets you use an iPad to control DCS A-10C

Forget worrying about the keyboard commands as A-10 Virtual Cockpit Free simulates the aircraft controls on an iPad

Broadband faster but shortfall in advertised speeds still a problem

Ofcom report finds speeds have increased but are still less than promised

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Is it a genuine call from Microsoft?

Telephone calls suggesting that they're from Microsoft saying they can fix a fault on your PC up are always a scam. Take our advice...

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How can I turn Autoplay back on?

Autoplay has been known to turn itself off, but turning it back on is easy to do

Create a cartoon or animation

Do you fancy creating your own comic strip or animated film? We explain how some free software will help you make the most of your...

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Final Fantasy XIII-2

2010's blockbuster RPG gets a time-travelling sequel

Maplin opens Facebook Social store

Electronics retailer makes more use of social media

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A-10 Virtual Cockpit Free lets you use an iPad to control DCS A-10C

Forget worrying about the keyboard commands as A-10 Virtual Cockpit Free simulates the aircraft controls on an iPad

Create websites and edit web pages with Coffeecup HTML Editor

Coffeecup is an affordable HTML editor with lots of useful tools

Facebook for Android helps you keep in touch with friends

Smartphones are great for keeping in touch with friends on the go and Facebook for Android is an essential download

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Track time spent on different tasks with WatchMe

This simple time tracking program has some useful extra tools for helping you focus

Propel a cow into space with Abduction! for Android

A simple to play game that is fiendishly addictive

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Monitor how hot your computer is with SpeedFan

Make sure your computer isn't overheating with Speedfan

Keep the children entertained with Buster's Lost Moshlings

A fun, if rather short, Moshi Monsters game for the iPad

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Get fit with your Android phone and Adidas miCoach

A comprehensive and easy to use app that can help you get in shape

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Take to the skies with Puffle Launch from Club Penguin

Play one of the best Club Penguin games on your iPad

Protect any computer easily with Spybot Search and Destroy for PortableApps

Protecting a computer from spyware is now easier as Spybot Search and Destroy is available on PortableApps

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Tame the Ubuntu 11.10 Unity interface with MyUnity

Customise how the Unity desktop looks and works

Plan your year with Chronodex by Scription

A printable diary with a unique approach to showing the time of day

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Abbyy Finereader 11 Professional Edition

Don't retype old documents - convert them into editable text using this handy program.

Final Fantasy XIII-2

2010's blockbuster RPG gets a time-travelling sequel

Epson Stylus SX445W: multi-function inkjet printer-scanner

Versatile home printer-scanner that’s not too bulky

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Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery Home Edition

If you’ve accidentally deleted important files, try this handy tool.

Asus Zenbook UX21

An eye-catching and lightweight Windows laptop

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One For All URC7962 Smartcontrol Motion Remote

A great looking remote with motion controls

Serif Photoplus X5: photo-editing software

Serif’s image editor adds organiser and project templates

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Intuit Quickbooks Simple Start 2012

Entry-level accounts software for very small businesses

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Kodak Hero 5.1 printer-scanner multifunction device

An all-in-one printer and scanner with lots of interesting new features

HP Wifi Mobile Mouse

A cordless mouse that connects by Wifi

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Qnap Turbo Nas TS-219P-II

Powerful, but expensive, dual-bay network hard disk enclosure

TP-Link TL-MR3020 Portable 3G Wireless N Router

Create a personal Wifi hotspot and more with this versatile gadget

Facebook Timeline video screenshot

Take control of the Facebook Timeline

How to see and edit the new Timeline view in Facebook and protect your privacy

CIFAS reports alarming rise in theft from customer accounts

Fraud prevention company reveals a shocking increase in the number of employees stealing from customer accounts

Abbyy Finereader 11 Professional Edition

Don't retype old documents - convert them into editable text using this handy program.

Samsung Galaxy S Advance

Send and receive emails from your Android smartphone or tablet

The Android Email or Mail app collates messages from a range of webmail accounts so you can check all emails in one place. We explain...

Facebook reveals plans to become public company and raise $5bn

Social networking site to float on the stock market and sell shares in the business

virtual-cockpit-dcs-a10c

A-10 Virtual Cockpit Free lets you use an iPad to control DCS A-10C

Forget worrying about the keyboard commands as A-10 Virtual Cockpit Free simulates the aircraft controls on an iPad

Broadband faster but shortfall in advertised speeds still a problem

Ofcom report finds speeds have increased but are still less than promised

ipad2-projectboard-ad

Is it a genuine call from Microsoft?

Telephone calls suggesting that they're from Microsoft saying they can fix a fault on your PC up are always a scam. Take our advice...

Autoplay screenshot

How can I turn Autoplay back on?

Autoplay has been known to turn itself off, but turning it back on is easy to do

Create a cartoon or animation

Do you fancy creating your own comic strip or animated film? We explain how some free software will help you make the most of your...

Final Fantasy XIII 2

Final Fantasy XIII-2

2010's blockbuster RPG gets a time-travelling sequel

Maplin opens Facebook Social store

Electronics retailer makes more use of social media

Facebook Timeline video screenshot

Take control of the Facebook Timeline

How to see and edit the new Timeline view in Facebook and protect your privacy

Send and receive emails from your Android smartphone or tablet

The Android Email or Mail app collates messages from a range of webmail accounts so you can check all emails in one place. We explain...

Use the entire screen when editing

Don't get distracted by toolbars and menus when you're using Word to write. We show you how easy it is to switch to a full-screen mode...

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Test the Android smartphone operating system on your computer

Thinking of buying an Android phone but are hesitant because you don't know how it works. We explain how to get hands-on experience...

Keep your discs in tip top condition

Follow our suggestions on care and storage and your CDs and DVDs should last anywhere between 20 and 100 years, before natural degradation...

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Ensure your Facebook security and privacy settings are right for you

Most people put some fairly personal information on Facebook so it's essential to have the right privacy options in place. We show you how to set them up

Create DVD movies from any video

We show you how to transfer videos from your phone or camera, polish them up and turn them into DVD movie discs using Windows Live...

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Use Word 2003 or 2007 to create attractive email newsletters

Word can help you make an email newsletter containing photos and clickable links. We show you how to make the most of Microsoft's templates...

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Improve your Youtube videos

Want to upload one of your videos on to Youtube but aren't happy with its quality? We look at the new video-editing features that have been added to the site

Display-related problems and how you can fix them on your own

What do you do if your monitor plays up or just won't work? This step-by-step guide shows you how to fix some of the most common problems...

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Use a laptop as a mini Wifi hotspot

A Windows 7 laptop can share its wireless internet connection with other devices. We show you how to set it up and get it in action using Virtual Router Manager

Take the repetition out of housekeeping chores on a hard disk

Free software makes it easier to copy, move and delete files by automating the task. We show you how to set up the program and make...

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