The best PC Pro features of the last two years
Posted on 15. Oct, 2008 by Mike Halsey in eco, pc support
I’m a regular subscriber to PC Pro magazine and, having a bit of a clear-out, I thought I’d share with you the best, my opinion there, of their features from the last two years. I’ve sorted them here by category.
Money saving…
Defy the credit crunch – Keep your computing costs under control with our 41 cash-saving secrets.
How to make your business green – Stuart Turton reveals numerous practical ways to reduce the power consumption in your business – and save money.
Why it’s still vital to switch it off – The power consumption of IT equipment is rocketing, so PC Pro is relaunching its campaign to get Britain to pull the plug on idle PCs and gadgets.
Complete guide to green computing – How to make the right decisions for the environment before, during and after the lifetime of your PC.
Internet…
How to switch ISP and web host – Switching your broadband provider and web host is littered with pitfalls and costs. We reveal how to avoid extra charges, downtime and hassle.
Supercharge your Wi-Fi – Are you getting the most out of Wi-Fi? PC Pro provides a practical guide to fully exploiting your wireless network.
Double your broadband for free – We find ten ways to boost the speed of your broadband connection, many of which won’t cost you a penny.
Websites and Downloads…
The web’s best 50 free downloads – Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads.
50 secret websites – From an online jukebox to a superb photo-editing suite, we pick 50 great websites you might never have heard of.
Security…
Online banks exposed – Discover if your bank lacks tight security or cutting-edge features in our round-up of 12 leading services.
What happens to your data when you die – Your email, digital photos and money in online accounts could all die with you, discovers Barry Collins.
General…
Retro computing – To mark the 150th issue of PC Pro, we take a trip down computer memory lane and discover just how far PC technology has evolved… and what’s going to happen in the next 20 years.
32 reasons why PCs are better than Macs – Apple’s ads may be funny, but they’re woefully inaccurate. Here we reveal dozens of reasons why the PC outclasses the Mac.
10 reasons why Macs are better than PCs – In the interests of balance, we asked Nik Rawlinson, editor of Mac User, to leap to Apple’s defence.
Expert guide: Running Windows on a Mac – Want the style of a Mac and the unrivalled power of Windows? Christopher Phin shows you how to get the best of both worlds.
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