PC & Tech Authority Magazine Issue: April, 2011
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Issue: 161 | April, 2011

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Australia's premier computer magazine, PC Authority gives you the facts, opinions and insight to make informed PC and tech purchasing decisions. Every issue is packed with the latest products, reviewed by an expert team of technical writers and guarantees more Aussie exclusives and first looks than any other Australian PC magazine.

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50 ESSENTIAL PHONE APPS
It’s easy to believe that smartphones are a two horse race. But in this comprehensive feature, we looked at the five major smartphone platforms; Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Phone 7 and Symbian and found 50 of the best free and paid apps across five categories for each; Social Networking, Productivity, Games, Lifestyle and Entertainment.



20 SMARTPHONES RATED
There has never been so much upgrade choice in smartphones. To help you, we’ve rounded up, tried and tested the best 20 devices from Apple, RIM, HTC, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG, Nokia and Motorola to find out which best suits what kind of user.
 

10 PIECES OF SOFTWARE
While everyone remembers an iconic piece of hardware from their computing past, few look back fondly on a classic piece of software. In this issue, we aim to redress the balance, thrusting the spotlight on ten genre-defining pieces of code that changed not only people’s lives, but the whole world.



HOW TO: RECLAIM YOUR DATA
In our regular series of practical tips and tricks, we reveal what personal information leading websites hold on you – and how to get it back.



On the Disc: Ashampoo MyAutoplay Menu
Ashampoo MyAutoplay Menu takes all the work out of building autoplay discs with a simple point–and-click interface.
 


On the Disc: System Rescue CD
System Rescue CD is a Linux system rescue disk for administering or repairing your system and data after a crash.
 


On the Disc: Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (Game Demo)
With over 3 million copies sold in its first month, Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty was a massive hit.
 
 

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What's on the Disc?

On the Disc:
Ashampoo MyAutoplay Menu
System Rescue CD
Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (Game Demo)
VLC Media Player
Spybot Search and Destroy

Articles in this issue

CPU Megatest: 59 chips reviewed and rated

We put every mainstream desktop processor from AMD and Intel through our brand-new 2011 real world benchmark.

Rise of the GPU

John Gillooly takes a look back at the history of 3D accelerators, and how they evolved beyond gaming

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