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Ever wondered what a particular acronym stands for? Find the answer in our comprehensive reference guide to computer industry acronyms. RTFM!

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

Our feature story covers best formats, backup options, and why you should reburn those photo CDs every two years.

Play your video, photo and music files on your TV from a networked PC. We put five network players to the test

As prices continue to fall in a competitive market, we take a look at the latest crop of devices for backup and storage.

Recover lost & deleted files

Recover lost & deleted files

Remove & erase hidden files

Remove & erase hidden files

Your wireless network is more powerful than you imagine. Use this guide to fully understand and utilise it.

Share files with your family & friends

Share files with your family & friends

Copy & synchronise files between computers

Google Desktop may finally be on Linux, but how does it fare against the competition?

External hard disks are a great way to add storage. We test 13, from sub-$130 portable drives to mighty terabyte desktop units.

With such a vast range of portable applications, which ones should you install? And are any worth paying for?

Windows XP users may find themselves lost when it comes to Vista. PC Authority looks at the most useful configuration settings between them.

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