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Like Windows XP, Windows Vista can use hibernation to save battery life. Microsoft tells us that its new operating system does not need to shut down as often as Windows XP so it goes into Sleep mode instead. The hard disk and graphic card shut down but the system memory is still active and drawing power. Hibernation uses even less power and keeps files safe, so it is better for a desktop computer that is turned off at the wall. Read the full article at www.computeractive.co.uk...

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The Flip Mino and Creative Vado cameras both appeared last year, offering decent quality video recordings from a thin and light device that's easy to carry around. Both have now moved on to new versions, the Mino HD and the Vado HD no prizes for guessing what both new models have to offer. Read the full reviews at www.computeractive.co.uk

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Whether or not you think it is a useful feature, everyone is talking about multitouch in Windows 7. Multitouch allows you to use more than one finger on a touchscreen to zoom or rotate pictures. Of course, one requirement for this is a new touchscreen monitor. A cheaper and, in our opinion, better alternative is the Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch. Read the full review at www.computeractive.co.uk

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Blackberry is usually a name associated with boring business phones, but having apparently got their phones into every office in the world, the company has recently been looking enviously at home users too. Following the none-too-impressive Blackberry Storm, the companys latest model is the Curve 8520. This is a much more impressive model than the flawed Storm, its most impressive feature being the price. Read the full review at www.computeractive.co.uk/2248502

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Having spent hours getting the formatting of a Word document just right, it is annoying when the recipient can't print it properly often the margins are set incorrectly or a font is missing. The best way to avoid this is to turn the document into a PDF file. Once created, these files always look and print the way you want them to. In order to create PDF files, youll need some special software but this can be found for free. In this video well explain how to install and use it. Read the full ...

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It is simple to copy files to a CD with Windows XP, and we show you how. Read the full text at www.computeractive.co.uk

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Anthony Dhanendran takes a look at Nintendo's newest world-beater handheld console. Read the full review at www.computeractive.co.uk/2239728

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Windows 7 includes the latest version of Internet Explorer - Internet Explorer 8. In this two-part guide, we explain how its new features work. Find other videos and articles about Windows 7 at www.computeractive.co.uk

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Windows 7 includes the latest version of Internet Explorer - Internet Explorer 8. In this two-part guide, we explain how its new features work Find other videos and articles about Windows 7 at www.computeractive.co.uk

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Apple's iphone may be the phone that everybody wants, but that doesnt mean its the only stylish phone with a cool interface. The LG Viewty Smart looks like it has the style to match but how does it compare? Its slightly smaller than an iphone, which is good, but that means a smaller screen, which isnt. Its only slightly smaller though and as the display is really sharp its unlikely to ever be a problem. Read the full review at www.computeractive.co.uk

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