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PC UTILITIES ▲

Issue 120

Contents

FEATURES Portable tools 12

Make sure you always have the right application for any situation no matter where you are by keeping no-install versions of your favourite free tools on a USB drive.

Free virus protection 20

After years of speculation Microsoft has finally released a free antivirus tool for Windows, but can it really match the protection of a commercial tool? We find out.

REGULARS News

6

Find out the latest computing news from around the world.

Inbox

Share your views and software finds with the PC Utilitiesteam.

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Rear view

98

Our resident humourist takes a wry look at the world of computing.

Next month

Learn what we have in store for you in PC Utilities121.

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12Load up your USB flash drive with portable versions of the best free tools, so you’re never without key software when the need arises.

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We explore Microsoft Security Essentials and the other free antivirus programs, and see how they stack up to commercial suites.

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WINa copy of MAGIX Music Maker 15

£400worth of prizes to be won!

EXPERT Windows 7 workshop 63

Create and manage user accounts and take control over who can do what on your Windows 7 PC.

20 tips: Personalise Windows 7 66

Microsoft’s brand new OS can be customised in a wide variety of ways – we show you how.

Linux workshop

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Find out how to completely change the way Linux looks and works without installing a new distro by switching window managers.

Security workshop

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Malware processes can be tough to spot and remove, which is why you need the right tools for the job.

The problem with netbook PCs

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Is an ultra-portable netbook right for you, and how do you upgrade it? We answer all your questions.

Professional help

Our experts find solutions to all your PC problems.

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COVERDISC Coverdisc Explorer 26

Learn more about what this month’s packed DVD has to offer.

26 This month’s PC UtilitiesDVD comes packed with a superb

collection of 559 FREE programs.

34

Discover some of the best tools for interacting with the popular micro-blogging service.

£200worth of prizes to be won!

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WINan exclusive Serif prize bundle

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Find out which of the latest netbooks offers the most compelling mix of features and price.

REVIEWS Software

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Design professional DTP projects and unleash your inner rock star.

Netbook PCs

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We put seven of the best netbook PCs through their paces to see which offer the best value for money.

Hardware

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Enjoy 5.1 surround sound through your headphones and back up crucial data with ease.

Games

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The latest game releases to while away the midnight hours.

BitDefender TotalSecurity 2010 28 DivX Pro 7.2 29 MAGIX Music Maker Silver 15 30 Hard Drive Powerwash FREE 1.0 32 PhotoRecovery 2009 32 WebEasy Professional Express 7.1 33 Coverdisc reviews 38

Browse through our pick of the best new freeware tools on the DVD.

Coverdisc listing

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Our complete breakdown of every tool on the disc plus bite-sized reviews.

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