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HTC launches Windows Mobile iPhone challenger

High Tech Computer today announced the HTC Touch. The HTC Touch is a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional OS device designed with one-touch screen features giving users instant access to emails, contacts and appointments. In other words, a Windows Mobile 6.0-based Apple iPhone killer. Story now updated with pictures of the HTC Touch

>> Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007

Critical bugs found in Firefox and IE

Internet Explorer flaw could 'collapse' browser

Microsoft sued over Windows Vista name

French TV presenter 'owns Vista'

Firefox and Google combine to block malware

Firefox 3.0 may block sites Google doesn't trust

Asustek, Intel £100 laptop - hands on preview

We take a close look at Asustek's Eee PC 701

Sponsored search links pose security risk

McAfee: stick to organic search results

Google slams Microsoft web security

Apache servers host most malware

Hardware failure crashes cash machines

22m Royal Bank of Scotland customers offline

UK spends £2bn a year on online adverts

UK is number one in Europe

Microsoft to share free music on Xbox Live

Get free music on your Xbox and Zune

Microsoft meets vendors to discuss ID protocols

Concordia Project to improve interoperability

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Blogs

>> Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007

64GB flash hard disk brings laptop revolution

The Editor's Blog

It's been predicted for years, but could flash memory finally start to take over from traditional mechanical hard disks in laptops?

>> Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007

Computex: Tech tricks & taxi tactics

By Paul Trotter | The Editor's Blog

Taipei is buzzing, with over 130,000 techies descending upon Taiwan's capital for Computex, the world's second largest IT exhibition and my home for the next few days.

>> Monday, Jun 04, 2007

Firefox flaws show there's no safety in numbers

By Matt Egan | PC Advisor Blog

Stop looking smug Firefox users. And while you're at it, Apple fans, you can wipe that smirk off your face too. Because Mozilla's admission that it's had to fix several serious flaws in Firefox, SeaMonkey and Thunderbird - and the suggestion that Firefox is attacked as often as Internet Explorer - exposes once again an inescapable technology truth: the more popular a product becomes, the more vulnerable it is.

Zune shelved for iPhone killer

By Simon Jary | PC Advisor Blog

Don't hold your breath waiting for Microsoft's so-called iPod-killer. The Zune (available in brown!) won't be hitting Europe until 2008 at the earliest. Stop laughing, Apple… Please!

>> Friday, Jun 01, 2007

Panorama Wi-Fi boffin bites back

By Matt Egan | PC Advisor Blog

The BBC's Panorama recently alleged that Wi-Fi causes kids to explode or cripples dolphins or something (I've been away, forgive the vagueness). Either way, the BBC caused all manner of rage among people who understand these things.

Reviews

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Acer TravelMate 6292 Intel Santa Rosa laptop

The Acer TravelMate 6292 isn't as stylish as the latest Aspire from Acer (click here for PC Advisor's Acer Aspire 5920 Intel Santa Rosa Laptop review), but as its emphasis is on performance and portability, this isn't a major problem.

>> Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007

Linksys KiSS 1600 wireless HD media player

The Linksys KiSS 1600 wireless HD media player can play a variety of audio and video formats delivered to it across a network. But the Linksys KiSS 1600 shares a common feature list with other media players we've reviewed. It also houses a DVD player, and thus can help reduce clutter from around your TV.

Shuttle SD39P2 Barebone miniature PC chassis

The body of the Shuttle SD39P2 Barebone may indeed be small, but inside lies the heart of an Intel powerhouse.

Medion RIM1000 ultra-mobile PC

The Medion RIM1000 ultra-mobile PC has some great touches and is jam-packed with features.

>> Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007

Paragon Drive Backup 8.5

Paragon Drive Backup 8.5 is the best inexpensive drive-imaging and backup program we've seen.

Norton Save & Restore 2.0

Norton Save & Restore 2.0 is one of the best of the modestly priced drive imaging and backup programs available on the market, with a Vista-compatible version just released.

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Forums

Digital World

Ever get the feeling the latest consumer technology creates more dilemmas than solutions? LCD TV or plasma? Media Center PC or Sky+? iPod or Creative Zen? Smartphone or PDA? Don't dismay: our Digital World forum is here to help. From buying advice to tips and tricks, we'll help you make the connection.

Helproom

Got a technical query or a problem with your PC? Come on in - with getting on for a million posted messages, the chances are there's someone in the Helproom who can lend a hand.

Consumerwatch

Need some advice about what to buy? Got a problem with a manufacturer? Did your PC vendor treat you wrong? Maybe your vendor treated you right. Whether you've got gripes or praiseworthy comments to make, share them with others in this forum.

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