Friday May 25, 2007 Essential shortcuts that save you time
Windows XP is stuffed with shortcuts that can save you time, from options that boost your performance to keyboard tricks that save you from moving the mouse. Here are some of our favourites. Get more from Windows XP 1 Cut your power consumption With ever...
Wednesday May 09, 2007 BT's broadband speed-tester
In the upcoming issue 72 of Windows XP: The Official Magazine, you'll find a news story about the Broadband Stakeholder Group's concerns about the UK's broadband infrastructure. The story, on page eleven of the magazine, features advice on how to find out how...
Issue 72 competition - win a fantastic Shuttle PC!
Worth a massive £828, Shuttle mini X200 is wonderfully compact and features a hybrid TV tuner. And you can win one - all you have to do is answer the simple question and follow the instructions below. For more info on this fantastic little PC, check out page...
Issue 72 out now!
Issue 72 of Windows XP: The Official Magazine is on sale now. As always, it's packed with practical guides and tips, as well as the latest news and reviews. There's even a competition to win a fantastic Shuttle PC. This month, there's a huge ten-page guide on...
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...
