Monday April 23, 2007 Issue 71 onsale now
Issue 71 of Windows XP: The Official Magazine goes onsale on April 12th. Our main feature is dedicated to sorting out the most common security problems affecting PC users, and we have six easy ways to make sure you don't fall victim. As well as tips to avoid...
Monday April 16, 2007 30 Troubleshooting and performance-boosting tips
1. Disable services If you can’t boot into Safe mode to disable a Service, boot to the Recovery Console, type ‘listsvc’ and press [Enter] for a list of Services. To disable one, type ‘disable {servicename}’ and press [Enter]. 2. Log-on problems Visit here...
Tuesday March 27, 2007 'Unlimited' broadband inspires PM protest
An online petition has appeared urging the Prime Minister, OFCOM and the ASA to stop broadband providers advertising 'unlimited' services that are subject to Fair Use Policies. It also aims to stop companies advertising 'unlimited' services that are actually...
Tuesday March 20, 2007 30 Speed-up and maintenance tips
Here are 30 more tips for Windows XP. Diagnose problems, speed up your
PC and get your Windows workspace organised. You'll find even more
helpful advice in issue 70 of Windows XP: The Official Magazine, on
sale now.
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Friday March 16, 2007 Win Microsoft AutoRoute 2007 with GPS Locator
Here's a great opportunity to bag one of ten copies of the fantastic AutoRoute 2007 with GPS Locator from Microsoft. This great new package delivers the helpful tools that modern drivers need, along with a sleek and compact cordless Global Positioning System...
Issue 70 onsale now
Issue 70 of Windows XP: The Official Magazine goes onsale on March 15th. We've got two great features which deal with some of the biggest problems that PC owners face - misbehaving hardware, and missing or lost files and photographs. Our main feature is...
Wednesday February 21, 2007 Top 30 security tips for your PC
Get rid of malware and tighten up your PC's defences - there are more
hints and tips in issue 69 of Windows XP: The Official Magazine, on
sale now.
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PC games - just what the doctor ordered?
An article in the February 2007 edition of Archives of Surgery has suggested that playing computer games makes for better surgeons. The study, conducted with particular attention on keyhole surgery and suturing (surgical stitches) suggested doctors who...
Tuesday February 20, 2007 Why losing data is costlier than losing hardware
The Financial Services Authority has slapped a fine of nearly one million pounds on Nationwide building society. The decision comes following the theft of a laptop PC from a Nationwide employee's home which contained personal details of Nationwide customers....
Monday February 19, 2007 Is your network at risk?
Is your network at risk? Research from the University of Indiana and top PC security organisation Symantec suggests about 50% of default router passwords are left unchanged. With the growing popularity of broadband internet access and home networking, router...
Friday February 16, 2007 Win Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007
To tie in with our cover feature in issue 69, we’re giving you the chance to win five copies of Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007. This is a major upgrade of the famous Microsoft Office suite, and includes Microsoft Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Office...
Issue 69 onsale February 15th
Microsoft Office is one of the most popular programs in the history of personal computing, and the 2007 Microsoft Office system (the very latest version) has just been released. If you’re wondering what’s in the new release, don’t miss our major introductory...
Thursday January 25, 2007 Top 30 performance-boosting tips for your PC
Prevent crashes and improve overall system performance without having to invest in any new hardware. Watch out for more tips and tweaks in issue 69 of Windows XP: The Official Magazine, onsale February 15th. ...
Thursday January 18, 2007 Win a great MP3 player with built-in FM radio
This is your chance to win a brand new, ultra-stylish X-Seven MP3 player. Thanks to ATMT we've got three to give away, as detailed on page 109 of the magazine. See below for details of how to enter. To enter: Send an email to editor@windowsxpmagazine.co.uk...
Issue 68 onsale January 18th
For our first issue of 2007, we're showing how to give your PC a new start by reinstalling Windows XP. Doing a complete system reinstall might seem like a radical and scary step, but it's quite straightforward if you follow our easy, 10-page guide – and you'll...
