Rescue Bootable CD

If your computer is not bootable due to malware, what can you do? There are two solutions :

1. Avira AntiVir Rescue System
2. AVG Rescue CD

You can create a bootable CD from both solutions but Avira has the latest malware signatures already updated. For AVG, you can even create a bootable USB flash drive for netbook without DVD drive.

Mobile Internet Devices

Model	Enso zenPad	Smart Devices SmartQ 5
Screen	5" 800x480 Touchscreen	4.3" 800x480 Touchscreen
Processor	Samsung S3C6410 ARM11 667MHz	Samsung S3C6410 ARM11 667MHz
OS	Android 1.6	Ubuntu Linux WinCE 6.0 Android
Memory/ Internal Storage/ External Storage	256MB 1GB microSD	256MB 1GB microSD
Wi-Fi/GPS	802.11a/b/g/n Optional	802.11b/g None
Price & Warranty	From US$155 2 years	From US$132 1 year

Running Windows XP Mode Without Hardware Assisted Virtualization

Microsoft has removed the need to have hardware assisted virtualization enabled in your PCs BIOS to run Windows XP mode. This means that Windows XP mode will work on all processors including netbook with Intel Atom CPU. You'll have to download Windows XP mode update (KB977206)

But, you'll require Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate. You can download Windows XP mode for free.

Australian APC Magazine April 2010

Features

1. Download Secrets
2. PC Forensics

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Ashampoo Office 2008
2. Ashampoo Photo Commander 6
3. 1-abc.net Backup 2.0
   

Web SMS

You can send free SMS to all three telcos subscribers in Singapore. Only SingTel requires registration with valid e-mail account, full name, year of birth and mobile number to use this service.

1. M1
2. StarHub
3. SingTel
   

PC Pro May 2010

Features

1. 100 Best Apps
2. Tech-aid in a disaster zone

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Serif WebPlus 9.1
   

Patch Tuesday March 2010

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Security Update for Windows XP (KB975561)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2010 (KB890830)

Budget Netbook or All-in-one PC

	PROLiNK Glee TA-009 Netbook	Viewsonic VPC 100
Price	$388/$439	$499
CPU	Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz	Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
RAM	1GB/2GB	1GB
HDD	160GB	160GB
OS	Windows 7 Starter	Windows XP Home
Others	3 cell/6 cell 10.1" LED	18.5" LCD 8x DVD+/-RW

PC Advisor May 2010

Features

1. Protect your PC
   
2. All-in-one PCs

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. McAfee Total Protection 2010 (3-month licence)
   
2. O&O CleverCache 6
   
3. Ashampoo WinOptimizer Advanced 2010
4. 1-abc.net Synchronizer 3
   

Netbook vs EeeBox

If you don't need the mobility of a netbook, you can get a EeeBox PC instead. Besides, not having a built-in LCD screen, keyboard or mouse, there are differences as follows:

	Netbook	Asus EeeBox PC B202
Price	$599	$438
CPU	Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz or higher	Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
RAM	1GB DDR2 max 2GB	1GB DDR2
HDD	160GB SATA or more	80GB SATA
OS	Windows XP Home or Windows 7 Starter	Windows XP Home with Express Gate
External monitor	VGA	DVI

2.5" USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Disk Drives

Model	Seagate FreeAgent Go	Western Digital My Passport Essential	Buffalo MiniStation Lite	Hitachi SimpleDRIVE Mini
Price	320GB $99	320GB $119	320GB $99	320GB $99
OS Support	Windows 7/Vista/XP	Windows Vista/XP Mac	Windows Vista/XP/2000 Mac OS 10.2.7 or later	Windows Vista/XP
Warranty	5 years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Backup Software	FreeAgent	WD Sync Passport Synchronization	No	Yes
Diagnostics Software	SeaTools for Windows Mac	Data Lifeguard for Windows	No	No
Encryption	Yes	No	Yes	No

Australian PC Authority April 2010

Features

1. Intel Vs AMD CPU Megatest
   
2. Internet Security Suite 'torture test'

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Likno AllWebMenus Professional 5.2
2. Firetrust MailWasher Pro 6.5.3
3. Ashampoo Magical Defrag 2.34