PC Utilities
Issue 105
Features:
- Reinstall Windows 12 Don’t consign your ailing PC to the attic just yet – reinstall the OS to revive its vigour. Reinstalling Windows needn’t be risky either, as our cover feature explains.
- Make phone calls for free 20 If you’re already paying for a Net connection, why pay for phone calls too? With the help of VoIP tools like Skype you can cut your phone bills down to size.
- Reinstalling the operating system can be the solution to many PC problems. Take the hassle out of the process with our complete step-by-step guide. 12
- Tech talk: The Internet 63 We tend to take Internet access for granted, but just how does data find its way across the world to your PC? We explain all.
- 20 tips: Replace Outlook with Thunderbird 66 You don’t need to pay to get all the features of Outlook. Get them all for free with Thunderbird.
- Registry workshop 70 Safely remove the clutter and bloat from your registry to boost the performance of your PC.
- Linux workshop 72 Find out how to run Windows programs in Linux using Wine.
- The problem with reinstalling windows 74 We solve all your problems with reinstalling the operating system.
- 20 Make free PC-to-PC phone calls and slash the cost of calling landline and mobile phones around the world!
- Professional help 76 Our experts find solutions to all your PC problems and locate the perfect free tools for all your needs.
- News 6 Find out the latest computing news from around the world.
- Inbox 10 Share your views and win a Sitecom Wireless Internet Phone.
- Back issues 62 Complete your PC Utilities collection today!
- Rear view 98 Our resident humourist takes a wry look at the world of computing.
- Next month 98 Learn what we have in store for you in PC Utilities106.
- Coverdisc explorer 26 Learn more about what this month’s packed DVD has to offer.
- Paragon Drive Backup 8.5 SE 28
- PC Tools File Recover 6.2 29
- Ashampoo Office 2006 30
- BB FlashBack Express 2.2.031
- 1-abc.net Hard Drive Washer 2.0 32
- Coverdisc reviews 38 Browse through our pick of the best new freeware tools on the DVD.
- Coverdisc listing 50 Our complete breakdown of every tool on the disc plus bite-sized reviews
- 26 This month’s PC UtilitiesDVD comes packed with over 4GB of essential software including the latest and greatest free tools for Windows!
- 33 Don’t leave your finances to fate – balance the books without blowing your budget using the best free money management tools.
- Give your program windows room to breathe with a widescreen monitor – we put the latest to the test. 88
- Software 84 Clean up your audio recordings, edit digital movies and showcase your digital photos.
- Widescreen monitors 88 Upgrade to a large widescreen display and enjoy your media files in high definition.
- Hardware 94 Control what your children can access on your PC and share USB devices over a network.
- Games 96 Control the evolution of a species from microbe to galactic dominance in SPORE.