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Logitech G-19 keyboard, an impressive way to put the finishing touch on your gaming PC

Logitech G-19 keyboard, an impressive way to put the finishing touch on your gaming PC

by Zara Baxter | Jul 3, 2009

It's got an LED panel on the top, backlight colours, and enough functions to make WOW and Crysis players happy. An impressive gaming keyboard

Lunchtime Web Roundup: Star Wars, reconnaissance drones, DSLRs vs compact cameras

Lunchtime Web Roundup: Star Wars, reconnaissance drones, DSLRs vs compact cameras

by Staff writers | Jul 3, 2009

Will Xbox Live ads enhance the user experience, as Microsoft says? Also: real DSLRs vs high quality compacts, weird Russian monorails, and an intruiging rumor for Australian Star Wars fans

If you're going to Microsoft's TechEd conference, you're getting a free HP 2140 netbook loaded with Windows 7

If you're going to Microsoft's TechEd conference, you're getting a free HP 2140 netbook loaded with Windows 7

by William Maher | Jul 3, 2009

Microsoft is certainly not holding back on efforts to promote Windows 7 or their TechEd conference. Not only is Windows 7 RC a free download, but if you're paying to go to TechEd you get a free HP netbook.

Military tech: Researchers see targeted lasers for future weaponry

Military tech: Researchers see targeted lasers for future weaponry

by William Maher | Jul 3, 2009

Laser weaponry looks like becoming part of future army's arsenal, including non-lethal "flashes" designed to stop car drivers.

COBOL could get a new lease on life

COBOL could get a new lease on life

by Nick Farrell | Jul 3, 2009

The 50 year old programming language COBOL is the code that won't go away, and can be found at the heart of ATM transactions, ticket purchases and telephone calls

Intel officially releases Moblin 2.0 beta

Intel officially releases Moblin 2.0 beta

by Iain Thomson | Jul 3, 2009

Intel has announced the official beta release of Moblin 2.0, the open-source operating system designed for netbooks.

The 101 greatest Web sites you've never seen, plus 13 digital cameras tested

The 101 greatest Web sites you've never seen, plus 13 digital cameras tested

by Staff writers | Jul 2, 2009

Our major group test of 13 compact digital cameras from the big brands, plus affordable laptops, the 101 Greatest websites you've never seen and more, are in the new issue of PC Authority.

Sci-Fi Worlds: the lost universe of Gilliam's Zero Theorem

Sci-Fi Worlds: the lost universe of Gilliam's Zero Theorem

by William Maher | Jul 2, 2009

We wonder where Terry Gilliam would have taken his vision of IT hell in his now-abandoned creation, Zero Theorem.

 
"Maybe we're trying to wipe out any race that finds the probe.. "
 

Reviews

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AVG Internet Security 8.5, the popular favourite maintains its edge
5 out of 6

A new behavioural analysis module only adds to AVG’s capabilities, although it isn’t the most elegant marriage

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Norton 360 version 3.0, impressively fast and comprehensive
5 out of 6

We've been impressed with Norton 360 - security for those who want something simple but effective. We're also impressed with the changes in Norton Internet Security 2009. So how does Norton 360 version 3.0 stack up?

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Group Tests
Buyer's guide: 40 CPUs tested for budget, mid-range and gaming PCs Buyer's guide: 40 CPUs tested for budget, mid-range and gaming PCs From Celerons to Core i7s, Semprons to Phenom IIs, David Bayon tests Mainsteam desktop processors and finds the best budget, mid-range and enthusiast (gaming) choice for you.
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Issue: 141 | August, 2009

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