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Which Windows version?

To upgrade or not to upgrade

XP vs Vista Desktops

A side-by-side comparison

Broadband

The different broadband types and providers

Which? Best Buy Broadband

The four best suppliers

Email tips

How to use email, and stay secure

How to stay safe online

Our guide to PC security

Security software Best Buys

13 programs that will protect your data

PC problem solving

Keep your PC running smoothly with our troubleshooting toolkit

Monitor Best Buys

Four great flat-screen monitors

Monitor features explained

There’s more to monitors than the picture ...

Best Buy all-in-one printers

Clear text, vibrant photos - and they scan and fax, too

Printer problems

Solve the most common printer errors

Best Buy external storage

Four top hard drives and two DVD burners.

Hard drive features

Types of disk and connection

Networking explained

How networks connect your devices

Router features

What a router is for?

Wireless networking

Get rid of the cables with a wireless router

PC features & jargon buster

Terms in blue are explained here.

Brands in this Instant Download

1. Avira 1 program
2. Avast! 1 program
3. AVG 1 program
4. Canon 4 models
5. Checkpoint 1 program
6. Freecom 2 models
7. Fujitsu 1 model
8. LG 1 model
9. Maxtor 1 model
10. Microsoft 2 programs
11. Netgear 1 model
12. Ospam 1 program
13. Panda 1 program
14. Plextor 1 model
15. Samsung 1 model
16. Steganos 1 program
17. Symantec 3 programs
18. Trend Micro 1 program
19. Viewsonic 1 model
20. Waitrose 1 package
21. Zen internet 3 packages