PC Utilities
Issue 104
Features:
- Hack Vista Improve the performance of your Windows Vista PC and customise the OS to run the way you want it to, not the way Microsoft wants it to.
- Child-proof your PC Don’t deny your children the opportunity to learn about computers and the Internet – take steps to make your PC a safe place for them to learn and explore.
- We pick out the best tools you can use to customise, optimise and enhance the Windows Vista operating system for free! 12
- Tech talk: Cloud computing Online applications are becoming ever more popular but will computing in the cloud replace desktop software? We investigate.
- 20 tips: Protect your privacy Find out how you can minimise the risks of identity theft by clearing unwanted usage traces.
- Registry workshop Safely eliminate data in the registry that may be needlessly compromising your privacy.
- Linux workshop Send and receive emails and chat with IM contacts in Kubuntu Linux.
- The problem with Mozilla Firefox 3.0 We solve all your Firefox 3.0 upgrade woes and pick out a few of the browser’s lesser-known secrets.
- Professional help Our experts find solutions to all your PC problems and locate the perfect free tools for all your needs.
- News Find out the latest computing news from around the world.
- Inbox Share your views and win a Sitecom Wireless Internet Phone.
- Back issues Complete your PC Utilities collection today!
- Rear view Our resident humourist takes a wry look at the world of computing.
- Next month Learn what we have in store for you in PC Utilities105.
- 20 With the right software you can help to make the Internet a safe place for your children to explore, whilst monitoring and restricting their PC usage.
- Coverdisc Explorer Learn more about what this month’s packed DVD has to offer.
- 26 This month’s PC UtilitiesDVD comes packed with over 4GB of essential software including the latest and greatest free tools for Windows!
- 34 Don’t let your growing music collection spiral out of control. We pick out the best tools to keep your files in order, build playlists and manage portablemedia players.
- iolo System Mechanic 8.0
- Ashampoo Burning Studio 2008
- Serif ImpactPlus 4.0
- 1-abc.net Registry Washer 2.0
- Carbonite Online PC Backup Lite
- Coverdisc reviews Browse through our pick of the best new freeware tools on the DVD.
- Coverdisc listing Our complete breakdown of every tool on the coverdisc.
- Software Design a professional quality website with ease, and view media files on your Wii.
- Hardware Burn data to Blu-ray Discs and combine the functions of a mouse and VoIP phone.
- Games The latest PC gaming releases to while away the midnight hours.
- WI97 a one-year subscription to Atomic Learning