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January 2010

Issue 174 on sale 12 November 2009
CD version £3.99 / DVD version £4.99

PC Advisor January 2010

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January issue highlights

On the DVD

PC Advisor's January 2010 DVD has 10 full programs and includes 1-abc.net File Washer 2.0, Magix Movie Edit Pro 15.0 Silver and Ashampoo Presentations 2008. Plus PC Advisor Games Center.

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Christmas buyers' guide

With Christmas fast approaching, we present our annual selection of the finest tech-related presents you can give - or hint that you'd like to receive. We've listed the 50 most desirable gifts, from MP3 players and accessories to smartphones, gaming laptops and digital cameras. Prices start at just £9.

Faking it: Total Security 2009

Scareware scams have claimed an alarming 40 million victims in the past year. We investigate the latest fake antivirus program to con users: Total Security 2009.

Trace your history and friends online

How to go about finding long-lost friends and family members using people-search tools for the present and past.

Plus much, much more:

  • Where is USB 3.0? – If you thought USB 2.0 was fast, wait until you see USB 3.0 copying files...
  • Expert Advice – We address your PC traumas in our Helproom pages and show you how to improve your PC setup in our How tos.
  • Test Centre – Sub-£500 Windows 7 desktop PCs – The easy was to move from XP or Vista.
  • Best Buys – Full-size laptops from £396, Netbooks from £239 and Blu-ray Disc drives from £114.

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