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Windows 8 hands-on

The early 'pre-beta' build of Windows 8 is stable, responsive and truly innovative. The push to unify tablet and desktop operating systems is moving ahead at a cracking rate, but Microsoft must be careful not to alienate users who would rather type and click than swipe and tap. Read more

23 September 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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Editors:

3.5 stars out of 5

Users:

4.0000 stars out of 5

Windows Phone 7 review

Windows Phone 7 offers a fresh, fun user interface, exciting features for music-lovers and gamers, and some gorgeous phones. But there's plenty of room for improvement, especially in the app store. Read more

21 October 2010 by Flora Graham

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How to install Windows 8 alongside your normal OS

Try Windows 8 alongside your regular OS on both PC and Mac by downloading Oracle's free VirtualBox software and following our instructions. Read more

3 October 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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Editors:

4.5 stars out of 5

Users:

3.5000 stars out of 5

Apple OS X 10.7 Lion review

Lion is Apple's most significant update to Mac OS X for years. Taking its cue from the iPhone and iPad, navigation now uses slick gestures. It's stable, feature-packed and nothing short of a bargain. Read more

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20 July 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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How to use OS X Lion Versions

Ever overwritten a crucial document with something inane? Us too. But fear no more -- Mac Lion's Versions feature lets you step back in time through a document's various incarnations. Read more

22 July 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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OS X Lion gestures explained

Apple's OS X Lion is the most gesture-reliant operating system yet shipped by any manufacturer. Watch our efficiency-boosting video guide to Mac Lion's 14 new gestures. Watch video

8 November 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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How to use OS X Lion AirDrop

Mac Lion's AirDrop feature lets you wirelessly share files between compatible Macs with no configuration or set-up required. Here's how to use it. Read more

27 July 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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Ten essential OS X Lion tips

Not all the tweaks in Apple's Mac Lion operating system are everyone's cup of tea. Here's how to reverse some of the new features that might get your goat, among other tips. Watch video

26 July 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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How to recover OS X Lion

Apple's OS X 10.7 software is currently a download only. But what if your Mac refuses to boot one morning? How do you get Mac Lion roaring again without access to the Mac App Store? Here's how. Read more

21 July 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Apps

Editors:

4.0 stars out of 5

Users:

3.5000 stars out of 5

Apple iOS 4.2.1 review

Apple's iOS 4.2.1 update is well worth downloading. It brings multitasking to the iPad and sorts out some of the iPhone 3G's speed troubles. Best of all is the fact that it's free. Read more

24 November 2010 by Flora Graham