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Recover accidentally deleted files with PC Inspector File Recovery

Don't give up on deleted files as File Recovery may be able to bring them back

Infuriating bugs galore in Twitter for Windows Phone 7

Twitter is great on smartphones, but awful on Windows Phone 7

Ticketweb users are being sent phishing emails following an attack on company's email server

Ticket-reselling company advises users not to click on links in emails from the company, allegedly offering an Adobe PDF, that is sent...

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How to play DVD films on Ubuntu

To watch DVDs at their best on Ubuntu, download a couple of packages from the company's Software Centre and install the VLC Media Player...

Linux Mint is free, looks good and is great for enjoying music and films

This version of Linux includes many media features that work straight away including Flash and DVD playback

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Declare love with Facebook app

iPhone App lets users customise messages to post to friends and loved one on Facebook

Find free films, music, television, videos and software online

We show you where to find all the movies, music, videos, phone calls and software you’ll ever need online – and you won't have...

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Virgin Media Tivo: set-top box TV recorder

Record and access TV more easily

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Create any kind of disc burning project with Burnaware

Whether it's backing up data to a DVD or Blu-ray disc or making an audio disc, Burnaware is simple to use

Corel launches its first Roxio product

Software converts VHS into digital format

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How do I store musician and other information about music files?

When creating digital music files such as MP3s from CDs there are various ways to make sure the metadata is included

ICO fines two councils for data-protection failures

Over £1m in penalties now handed out by Information Commissioner's Office

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Recover accidentally deleted files with PC Inspector File Recovery

Don't give up on deleted files as File Recovery may be able to bring them back

Infuriating bugs galore in Twitter for Windows Phone 7

Twitter is great on smartphones, but awful on Windows Phone 7

Linux Mint is free, looks good and is great for enjoying music and films

This version of Linux includes many media features that work straight away including Flash and DVD playback

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Create any kind of disc burning project with Burnaware

Whether it's backing up data to a DVD or Blu-ray disc or making an audio disc, Burnaware is simple to use

An encyclopaedia in your pocket with Wikipedia for Android

The Android app for Wikipedia has a few useful extra features

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Manage your hard disks with Easeus Partition Master Home Edition

Resize, move, copy and merge disk partitions with this free tool

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

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Create websites and edit web pages with Coffeecup HTML Editor

Coffeecup is an affordable HTML editor with lots of useful tools

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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

Track time spent on different tasks with WatchMe

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

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Propel a cow into space with Abduction! for Android

A simple to play game that is fiendishly addictive

Monitor how hot your computer is with SpeedFan

Make sure your computer isn't overheating with Speedfan

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Virgin Media Tivo: set-top box TV recorder

Record and access TV more easily

Football Manager 2012: football management game

Be better than Alex Ferguson

Canon Powershot SX40 HS: digital compact camera

A ‘super-zoom’ camera with HD video shooting too

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Bookeen Cybook Odyssey

A touchscreen ebook reader with support for multiple online bookstores

Samsung NC110-AM4UK: netbook computer

Need more power than from a tablet computer?

Kodak Pulse W1030s

Kodak Pulse W1030S: digital photo frame

A photo frame that you can email

iStorage Datashur 8GB

Avoid government-style data loss gaffes

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Abbyy Finereader 11 Professional Edition

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

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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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Recover accidentally deleted files with PC Inspector File Recovery

Don't give up on deleted files as File Recovery may be able to bring them back

Infuriating bugs galore in Twitter for Windows Phone 7

Twitter is great on smartphones, but awful on Windows Phone 7

Ticketweb users are being sent phishing emails following an attack on company's email server

Ticket-reselling company advises users not to click on links in emails from the company, allegedly offering an Adobe PDF, that is sent...

Ubuntu install vlc to play DVD movies screenshot

How to play DVD films on Ubuntu

To watch DVDs at their best on Ubuntu, download a couple of packages from the company's Software Centre and install the VLC Media Player...

Linux Mint is free, looks good and is great for enjoying music and films

This version of Linux includes many media features that work straight away including Flash and DVD playback

eazzymedia

Declare love with Facebook app

iPhone App lets users customise messages to post to friends and loved one on Facebook

Find free films, music, television, videos and software online

We show you where to find all the movies, music, videos, phone calls and software you’ll ever need online – and you won't have...

ipad2-projectboard-ad

Virgin Media Tivo: set-top box TV recorder

Record and access TV more easily

burnaware-free

Create any kind of disc burning project with Burnaware

Whether it's backing up data to a DVD or Blu-ray disc or making an audio disc, Burnaware is simple to use

Corel launches its first Roxio product

Software converts VHS into digital format

itunes

How do I store musician and other information about music files?

When creating digital music files such as MP3s from CDs there are various ways to make sure the metadata is included

ICO fines two councils for data-protection failures

Over £1m in penalties now handed out by Information Commissioner's Office

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Give your maps an animated look

A free tool makes it possible to create animated maps that can provide more information than their static counterparts by adding text, images and even videos

Store and share your bookmarks

How do you find your stored bookmarks on different PC? We show you a free, highly visual way of storing them that is independent of...

Keep a firm grip on your finances

With everyone feeling the financial pinch, free software can help you create a monthly budget planner so that you know exactly where...

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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

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...

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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 in Word 2003 onwards

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...

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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

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...

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