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<DIV class=separator style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT5sD5jyn7N3pEzWOm4vpSYX5R6R0zfFYqbisEYzPnmU4P1ninZBx8HRbUFhGHzb6R0h8A05Sm1VkktqBhYoAEY8LhjxFR2aVUVX7Gvh0lPKr0fknYxhsd9aSXm9korr7hp-zE9uVHOQ/s1600/skype-android2010-12-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1em; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT5sD5jyn7N3pEzWOm4vpSYX5R6R0zfFYqbisEYzPnmU4P1ninZBx8HRbUFhGHzb6R0h8A05Sm1VkktqBhYoAEY8LhjxFR2aVUVX7Gvh0lPKr0fknYxhsd9aSXm9korr7hp-zE9uVHOQ/s1600/skype-android2010-12-16.jpg"></A></DIV>Sick of seeing that little hard disk with an exclamation point popping up on your Android handset? Yeah, us too. Thankfully we can now count Skype among the apps that can be moved to external storage. This new release also adds compatibility with the Samsung Galaxy S -- but there's a catch. Android 2.2 is required, which many Galaxy S owners may or may not actually have yet and, while some are said to be getting a dollop of FroYo this very month, we've certainly heard that before.

Android Skype update brings ability to run to SD, Galaxy S compatibility, but with a big catch

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<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/home-entertainment/tv/TiVo%20Box%20and%20Remote-200-200.jpg"> This week, Virgin Media revealed its new Tivo interface, news slipped out that the January Windows Phone 7 update is going to be a big one, and pricing for the BlackBerry PlayBook looks to be set to start at £250. Speaking of the Virgin Media Tivo box, we got hands on with the device, and we also tested the 3D capabilities of Gran Turismo 5. And if you're looking to buy a gift for a PS3 owner, then check out our best gifts for PS3 owners buying guide. Read on for this week's most popular stories on TechRadar… Top five news stories <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/television/first-pictures-virgin-media-s-new-tivo-user-interface-911104">First pictures: Virgin Media's new TiVo user interface</A> The first screen shots of Virgin Media's brand new 'powered by TiVo' interface have surfaced, with the long-awaited overhaul to the cable giant's UI bringing massive changes. The decision to partner up with US PVR maker TiVo was huge news for customers of Virgin Media, with its current user interface showing its age. The revamp is based heavily on the latest TiVo interface, boosted hugely by a more graphical look and built around finding content from any source more readily. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/television/in-depth-first-look-at-virgin-media-powered-by-tivo-912071">First look at Virgin Media powered by TiVo</A> Virgin Media's new set top box and the brand new TiVo-powered user interface have been officially unveiled, and TechRadar has all the pictures. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/january-s-windows-phone-7-update-to-be-massive--911775">January's Windows Phone 7 update to be 'massive'</A> Microsoft's first update to Windows Phone 7 looks likely to be 'massive', with a number of new features omitted from the launch devices. This means copy and paste, multitasking support, turn-by-turn directions in Bing Maps and even custom ringtones. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/pirate-bay-founders-lose-court-battle-911147">Pirate Bay founders lose court battle</A> The co-founders of Pirate Bay have lost their appeal to have sentences against them quashed. Fredrik Nej, Peter Sunde and Carl Lundstrom found out this week that they are still to be charged for running a site that advocates illegal file-sharing. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/blackberry-playbook-pricing-revealed-911161">BlackBerry PlayBook pricing revealed</A> Pricing for the forthcoming BlackBerry PlayBook looks like it has been revealed - and it could be cheaper than the iPad. Mobility Insider, which was one of the first sites to get a hands on with BlackBerry's new tablet sidekick, is claiming that the prices for the new device will range from $399 (£250) to $599 (£380), depending on storage size. Top five in-depth articles <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-5-rumours-what-you-need-to-know-721534">iPhone 5 rumours: what you need to know</A> iPhone 5 (or the iPhone 5G, as some are calling it) rumours are flying thick and fast already. Will there be a rush release to erase memories of the iPhone 4's antenna problems? Will the 5th generation iPhone deliver ultra-fast mobile internet? Will it ever end up on Verizon in the US? <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/top-12-gifts-for-ps3-owners-911037">Top 12 gifts for PS3 owners</A> Nothing pleases gamers more than being given something to help them get more from their plastic pride and joy. To help out with what to pick, we've rounded up 12 of the best PS3 gifts that are guarantee to be warmly received. <a href="http://3dradar.techradar.com/3d-tech/depth-3d-console-gaming-test-gran-turismo-5-3d-01-12-2010">3D console gaming test: Gran Turismo 5 3D</A> A couple of weeks ago we checked out Call Of Duty: Black Ops in 3D, to see how the biggest game of all time furthered the nascent cause of domestic 3D playback. And we came away feeling less than impressed. On paper, though, new PS3 racing blockbuster Gran Turismo 5 has a much better chance of delivering the 3D goods. 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Does it Take a Crook to Catch a Crook?

Do reformed hackers make the best IT security people?The answer to that question varies depending on whom you ask. When The Donald based a season of The Apprentice around "Book Smarts vs. Street Smarts" he could have been talking about the security field. The debate hinges around whether reformed hackers are best qualified to protect your computer systems or whether those with formal training are better choices. The TrendsInternet security has never been more important than it is right now. Malware is proliferating faster than a flu bug on a cruise ship. Public and private companies are experiencing so many network instructions that many are allocating substantial resources to ensure that their systems are as foolproof as possible. The Internet is now such a prevalent business tool that companies are requiring security professionals to have the same high-level security clearance that the military requires. Even Microsoft has recruited security experts to help the company address security issues.We are also seeing trends in which backbone security specialists and software developers work hand in hand to ensure robust, 'hacker-proof" codes.World event similarly influence the need for computer security. For example, the 2010 Vancouver Olympics is expected to attract hackers and, therefore, has created a demand for people with strong Internet backbone skill sets. ("Internet backbone" refers to the intricate system of wiring, switches and routers, etc.)These trends have created a burgeoning field of security professionals. "It's not just about viruses or spam anymore," said Marie-Helen Sakowski, the managing director of Effective Placement, a corporate-recruiting company for the technology industry. "We are concerned with nasties that haven't yet been given names." Sakowski predicts that the security field will continue to grow in the foreseeable future, and that emerging issues will include security for cell phones, PDAs, and other Internet-enabled devices. "Today's security analyst has to look at technology not as it is currently, but where the technology is going in five to ten years," she comments. "The security field is being turned on its ear."Book Smarts vs. Street SmartsCalvin H. Woosnam is a high-tech security consultant. His resume includes such impressive feats as designing the B1 secure network - a network that he says is "one step above the red telephone on the president's desk." Woodsman warns that many self-proclaimed "security professionals" have minimal training and are providing inadequate protection - sometimes recommending a solution that is 1 percent better than a common phone line. "When somebody tells me they use a virtual private network to provide secure communications to a home or business, my answer is, 'Only from a novice hacker. Not from a serious hacker."Employers contract with Woosnam to help recruit and screen their security people. His expectations are high. Reformed hackers are unlikely to hear, 'You're hired!" The security pro explains that hackers have found ways to break into systems, but security people must be able to identify and repair vulnerabilities before hacking occurs. The latter requires a more ink-depth knowledge. Reformed hackers often discover that they lack the full range of skills needed to work in the security field, and end up returning to school to flesh out their skill sets. "Education allows you to look beyond what is already known, by opening the potential of what can be," says Woosnam.However, practical experience is also crucial. Many systems administrators are largely self-taught, but the self-taught person may encounter career roadblocks. Conversely, those with degrees in computer science may face roadblocks if they lack hands-on experience. Individuals who combine both training and experience are in great demand, often drawing six-figure incomes.So what about the Catch 22? How do you get the experience you need? Woosnam says it's a matter of trust, apprenticeship and luck. Expect to be hired at an entry-level position and move upward as you gain the experience and prove yourself.The Skills NeededAccording to Woosnam, the most crucial things to know are ATM technology, fiber optics and an understanding of the layers of the technologies.ATM technology has replaced SONET (synchronous optical network) as the baking machine technology that prevents people from breaking into the system and rerouting your financial information. It is the technology used in North America's major backbones, and there is a huge need for capable people in this area. (Speaking of SONET, don't show up for an interview with Woosnam unless you understand fully the difference between SONET and Ethernet).In the interest of preventing hacking, ATM technology training is not readily available in educational institutions. However, computer science professors have been known to share the knowledge with advanced students who have gained their trust. Upon delving into ATM technology, the student quickly discovers that this is the tip of the iceberg.Fiber optics is the next step, and it leads to a starburst of information that shoots off in many different directions.Describing fiber optics as the "future of telecommunications," Woosnam stresses the importance of understanding the different protocols and methodologies. He points to DWDM (dense wave division multiplexing) as an example. DWDM is an optical technology used to increase bandwidth over existing fiber-optic backbones, and sometimes to make the backbone more secure. It is basically the division of a fiber-optic line into 32, 64 or 128 different-colored lights. Each can run in any data rate and be totally separate from any other colored light - thereby multiplying the capacity of a single fiber.With telecommunications security, you must also understand the medium sufficiently to know how easily you can detect when data has been tampered with. For example, in a B1 network, known as a Common Criteria 5 security level, the ability to tamper must be totally thwarted, rendering the information secure.Understanding the layers of technology is the third critical thing to know when dealing with protocols like TCP/IP. The lower the layer number, the more secure the system will be. The hardware layer (i.e. the physical layer) is number one. "If you secure at a higher layer, like five or six, it can be compromised quickly by a hacker coming in at layers one through four," explained Woosnam.It goes without saying that you need a good understanding of the various operating systems, including Linux. It may surprise some people to know that communication skills and "people' skills are also very important. Woosnam advocates taking a few psychology courses as fillers. "I have found that those with the best technical knowledge tend to have the weakest people skills," he remarked. ''But seldom does a person's genius override his ability to communicate."An Easier Way?But hey isn't all this too much work? Couldn't you just hack into somebody's system to show them their vulnerabilities? Wouldn't that convince them to hire you? System administrator M.P Prakash R. Lewis from North Carolina doesn't think much of that idea. He points out that while this approach might have worke3d once, it's unlikely to work against today's well-protected systems. "A good security admin rarely leaves any weaknesses," he points out. "And we constantly check for new potential vulnerabilities."	 	 		 			 				 					 						================================================ How to Write Business Plans, Business Proposals, JV Contracts, Human Resource Package, More! No-cost ebook "Beginners Guide to Ecommerce". Business Writing by Nightcats Multimedia Productions <a href="http://www.nightcats.com" target="_new">http://www.nightcats.com</a> ================================================

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<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/gadgets/phones/mobile-phones/images/android_logo_big-200-200.jpg"> This week rumours surfaced that the Android Gingerbread release date is imminent as Kinect was hacked to run on hardware other than the Xbox. Our round-up of the best Kinect games pulled in the hits as did our rumour round-up on Android 3.0 Read on for this week's most popular stories on TechRadar… Top five news stories <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/rumour-android-gingerbread-arriving-next-week--906144">Rumour: Android Gingerbread arriving next week?</A> Rumours have surfaced that Android Gingerbread - the eagerly awaited next generation of the popular mobile OS - could be with us in a matter of days. Gingerbread was expected to be the tablet-friendly Android 3.0 release, but it's looking increasingly likely to be an incremental upgrade and Android 2.3 for smartphones. That wouldn't rule out some tweaks to make Gingerbread run nicely on the slew of Android tablets that are arriving at the moment - including the Samsung Galaxy Tab. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/skype-offers-free-uk-wide-wi-fi-906627">Skype offers free UK-wide Wi-Fi</A> Leading VoIP-operator Skype is offering Brits UK-wide free Wi-Fi access to celebrate Internet Week Europe. Skype offered Brits free public Wi-Fi until the 12 November this week. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/microsoft-kinect-camera-hacked-906358">Microsoft Kinect camera hacked</A> Eager tinkerers have already managed to hack Microsoft's Kinect motion control camera, following a $2,000 wager to crack the new gaming tech. A company headed up by two MIT graduates offered the $2,000 prize money to anyone able to hack the Kinect system. Limor Fried and Phillip Torrone, of Adafruit Industries, think that the tech used in Kinect is too useful to not be adapted for use in non-gaming applications. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-flash-app-makes-1-million-in-a-weekend-907307">iPhone Flash app makes $1 million in a weekend</A> SkyFire, the app that lets iPhone users view Flash video on their phones, has managed to generate a cool $1 million in its first weekend on sale. The SkyFire app for iPhone costs $2.99 in the US and yet is still not officially available on the UK iTunes Store. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/british-inventor-of-laptop-honoured-906979">British inventor of laptop honoured</A> The British designer of the world's first laptop has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the Duke of Edinburgh. Bill Moggridge's original designs for the GRID Compass were drawn up way back in 1979, for which he has picked up this year's Prince Philip Designers Prize. Top five in-depth articles <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/kinect-games-here-s-what-you-can-buy-696590">Kinect games: here's what you can buy</A> At its E3 keynote in June, Microsoft talked up a range of games that will work with the Xbox Kinect motion-sensing gaming system, which went on sale in the UK on 10 November. With these titles, promises Microsoft, "your living room will become a zoo, a stadium, a fitness room or a dance club." Where the Kinect games have been reviewed by our colleagues on CVG, GamesRadar.com and Official Xbox Magazine we've included their scores in this round-up. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/processors/core-i5-vs-core-i7-which-is-best-for-you--906129">Core i5 vs Core i7: which is best for you?</A> Intel's Core i5 and Core i7 PC processors are as quick as they come. But thanks to Intel's confusing branding scheme, it's not always obvious what the labels Core i5 and i7 really mean. The long list of models on offer plus two different sockets to choose from only add to the confusion. 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Just type regedit in the usual search box and hit [Enter], then follow our tips. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/android-3-0-rumours-what-you-need-to-know-706243">Android 3.0 rumours: what you need to know</A> Details about the next version of Android – Android 3.0, or Gingerbread – are starting to emerge. Latest update: Gingerbread might actually be Android 2.3 rather than 3.0. If this is the case, we can expect it to be a much smaller update. If Gingerbread is Android 2.3, then Honeycomb will be Android 3.0. Top five reviews <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gaming/games-consoles/controllers/microsoft-kinect-905010/review">Kinect for Xbox 360 review</A> You become the controller with Microsoft's new motion-controlled add-on. 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There's none of the GTX 480's distraction over the dual-GPU HD 5970: this is as fast as it currently gets. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/lg-optimus-one-906650/review">LG Optimus One review</A> The Optimus One is a solid phone, but there's little in the way of outstanding features to get excited about. The main selling point here is your chance to get Android 2.2 on a budget. That's it. 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<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/gadgets/phones/mobile-phones/iPhone/iphone4_2up_front_side-200-200.jpg"> This week brought news that the iPhone 5 may ship phones with SIM cards that will connect to any network while other Apple rumours suggested that iOS 4.2 is coming this month. It's also rumoured that Google's OS – Chrome OS – will become available on consumer devices this month. Read on for this week's most popular stories on TechRadar… Top five news stories <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-5-to-ditch-sim-cards-for-online-account--904286">iPhone 5 to ditch SIM cards for online account?</A> Apple could be bringing out the iPhone 5 with a SIM card that can be accessed on any network - effectively bypassing the carriers' distribution networks for selling the phone. GigaOM is claiming that Apple is working with SIM-card manufacturer Gemalto (which is coincidentally suing Google over Android) to create a special card that would allow users to buy a phone directly from Apple, and then connect to any network they chose. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/apple-ios-4-2-update-imminent-905257">Apple iOS 4.2 update imminent</A> It seems Apple will unleash the next update to iOS this month – version 4.2. Rumours are circulating that iOS 4.2 could drop as soon as next week. As well as bringing bug updates to the iPhone and iPod touch, the new release will also bring multitasking to the iPad for the first time. The update will also fix the 'alarmgate' bug that caused problems with iPhone alarm clocks following the European move to Daylight Saving Time at the weekend. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/htc-desire-hd-fails-to-knock-original-desire-top-spot-904388">HTC Desire HD fails to knock original Desire off top spot</A> Whether you consider the HTC Desire HD to be the sequel to the original HTC Desire or another in the family, it's not a better phone. That's according to TechRadar's 20 best mobile phones in the world buyer's guide, which looks at every smartphone around and brings you the cream of the crop. Reviewers found that the while the original Desire had battery issues, the new Desire HD has got the same problem - but thanks to a 4.3-inch screen, the drain is even harder, so with the best combination of all-round excellence, the original has hung on to the top spot. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/skyfire-brings-flash-to-ipad-iphone-and-ipod-touch-904925">Skyfire brings Flash to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch</A> If you want to watch Flash videos on your Apple iPhone or iPad then you will finally be able to later this week. Not that Apple has reached some kind of groundbreaking deal with Adobe, of course – rather, a new app launching this week provides iPhone and iPad users with a decent workaround solution to enable them to watch online videos originally encoded in Adobe Flash. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/rumour-google-chrome-os-out-this-month-904847">Rumour: Google Chrome OS out this month</A> Google Chrome OS rumoured to be released on consumer devices later in November 2010 Google's Chrome Operating system is rumoured to be launching later this month, according to anonymous "component players" in Asia. We first reported on Google Chrome OS back in November 2009, though Google has remained schtum since that time about its plans to release the new operating system in new consumer devices. Top five in-depth articles <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/10-best-camera-phones-for-2010-904250">10 best camera phones for 2010</A> These days, a phone isn't worth having if it doesn't have a top-notch snapper strapped to its back. We've rounded up the crème de la crème of camera phones and delved a little deeper than simple megapixels to establish what handsets should be on any self-respecting mo-pho's (mobile photographer's) wishlist. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/20-best-mobile-phones-in-the-world-today-645440">20 best mobile phones in the world today</A> We've all got at least one mobile phone each, right? The trouble is, how do you decide which is the best mobile phone for you? Hopefully, TechRadar's extensive mobile phone reviews can help you with that. But if you're still stumped, you've come to the right place. Because here we have a constantly-updated list of the best mobile phones you can get. Whether you're after the best budget music phone or a the best smartphone, the top ones are all here. And we've got in-depth reviews of all of them. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/ios-4-vs-android-2-2-904090">iOS 4 vs Android 2.2</A> The term 'smartphone' has been bandied about for over a decade now, but where it previously meant a horrible, clunky experience, and often the need for an unwieldy stylus, the new generation is more akin to something out of Star Trek. Everyone has one, and the user interfaces and applications are only getting better. Apple struck first with the launch of the iPhone, creating the expectation of a slick, touch-based experience. It blew away the competition by simply working as users wanted, which says a lot about the systems that came before. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/portable-computing/hands-on-creative-ziio-tablet-review-904936">Hands on: Creative ZiiO tablet review</A> We're just back from the launch of the Creative ZiiO tablets – and we managed to get some time with the latest addition to the Android family. First up, it's important to note the price-point – Creative has set the price for the 10-inch at £249.99 for an 8GB version and £269.99 for the 16GB version. For the smaller 7-inch version the prices are £199.99 (8GB) and £219.99 (16GB). The reason this is important is that Creative has taken some major decisions to bring the tablet price down to virtually half the price of the Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/portable-devices/other-devices/samsung-galaxy-tab-best-uk-prices-compared-904696">Samsung Galaxy Tab: best UK prices compared</A> Before the Samsung Galaxy Tab went on sale, it was always a bit unclear how much it was going to cost. But now that it's on UK shelves, the UK mobile networks are rolling out their data plans along with subsidised retail prices, and the picture is starting to look a bit clearer. The good news is that monthly data plans are available from as low as £5 per month. The bad news is that most plans still involve an upfront fee of about £500. Top five reviews <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gaming/games-consoles/controllers/microsoft-kinect-905010/review">Microsoft Kinect</A> While Sony's PlayStation Move uses the PlayStation Eye camera to detect and measure the location of high-tech and spatially-aware handheld controllers, Kinect has no physical controllers to speak of at all. The idea is that your body is the controller. It's up to the Kinect games and apps to use the camera and microphone to work out what you're doing and what you're saying, and to interpret your commands in the appropriate fashion. T he Kinect sensor contains an RGB camera and a depth sensor to track your movement. It measures the positioning of 48 key joints in your anatomy and by tracking the movements of these joints, it can work out exactly what position your body is in. What's more, it sees in 3D by overlaying the input from the RGB camera with the depth sensor. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/samsung-galaxy-tab-903545/review">Samsung Galaxy Tab</A> The Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first major tablet release since the Apple iPad launched about five months ago. With a tidal wave of Android tablets about to sweep through the tech world, it's possible that if the Galaxy Tab were to disappoint, it could damage the perception that Android tablets will be able to top the iPad on features and performance. The price certainly indicates that Samsung believes the Galaxy Tab can topple the Apple iPad from its tablet tower. The 16GB model costs £530, which is £100 more than the Wi-Fi only version of the iPad. It is, however, exactly the same price as the cheapest 3G iPad, which is clearly no accident. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/hp-envy-beats-edition-905653/review">HP Envy Beats Edition</A> HP has gone another route with the HP Beats Edition, and employed the help and expertise of legendary Hip Hop producer Dr Dre and his Beats brand, that manufacturers high-end headphones. Built around the chassis of a standard Envy 14, but £400 pounds more expensive, the HP Envy 14 Beats Edition features a number of audio upgrades.These include specially designed Beats speakers and clever positioning of the notebook's sound card, allowing for impressive sound quality when using the bundled Beats Solo headphones. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-desire-z-717296/review">HTC Desire Z</A> The HTC Desire is, in effect, the second in the new Android range from HTC, with its much larger brother, the HTC Desire HD, taking most of the limelight. But it's more that 'spare a thought' for the HTC Desire Z, as this phone is designed to encompass the best Android has to offer with HTC's sublime Sense overlay - and a QWERTY keyboard to boot. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/peripherals/printers-and-scanners/multi-function-mfd-/epson-px710wd-905654/review">Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD</A> A stickler for tradition, Epson's PX720WD resists the temptation of settling for five inks, as found in the likes of the Canon PIXMA MG5150 and HP Photosmart Premium C309G. So instead of getting both dye-based and pigment-based black inks as a compromise between document and photo printing, the Epson goes for the full 6-ink monty. Billed as an all-in-one for photo enthusiasts, it serves up the conventional mix of CMYK dye-based inks, along with additional light cyan and light magenta inks, boasting an enhanced colour range for truly photo-realistic output. At least, that's the theory. Also reviewed this week Audio systems <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/audio-systems/revo-axis-905033/review">Revo AXiS review</A> Compact cameras <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/compact-cameras/canon-powershot-sx30-is-904328/review">Canon PowerShot SX30 IS review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/compact-cameras/panasonic-powershot-g12-904680/review">Canon G12 review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/compact-cameras/canon-ixus-1000-hs-905357/review">Canon IXUS 1000 HS review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/compact-cameras/samsung-wb2000-905154/review">Samsung WB2000 review</A> Desktops <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-mac-desktops/the-pco-group-evolution-3d-903652/review">PCO Group Evolution 3D review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-mac-desktops/cyberpower-game-cube-903688/review">CyberPower Game Cube review</A> DSLRs <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs/nikon-d3100-904720/review">Nikon D3100 review</A> eBooks <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/portable-video/portable-media-players-recorders/sony-prs-650-reader-touch-902213/review">Sony PRS-650 Reader Touch review</A> Graphics cards <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/graphics-cards/msi-gts-450-cyclone-904170/review">MSIGeForce GTS 450 Cyclone review</A> Keyboards <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/peripherals/input-devices/keyboards/thermaltake-esports-challenger-904877/review">Thermaltake eSPORTS Challenger review</A> Laptops <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/elonex-etouch-1000et-903435/review">Elonex eTouch 1000ET review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/dell-latitude-e6410-atg-903452/review">Dell Latitude E6410 ATG review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/hp-envy-beats-edition-905653/review">HP Envy Beats Edition review</A> Mice <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/peripherals/input-devices/mice-and-trackballs/mionix-naos-3200-904670/review">Mionix NAOS 3200 review</A> Microphones <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/peripherals/speakers-and-headphones/microphones/blue-yeti-905163/review">Blue Microphones Yeti review</A> Mobile phones <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-7-mozart-900356/review">HTC 7 Mozart review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-desire-z-717296/review">HTC Desire Z review</A> Monitors <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/monitors-and-projectors/monitors/samsung-syncmaster-bx2350-904293/review">Samsung SyncMaster BX2350 review</A> Printers <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/peripherals/printers-and-scanners/multi-function-mfd-/epson-stylus-photo-px720wd-905654/review">Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD review</A> Sat navs <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/tom-tom-gps-and-sat-nav/tomtom-urban-rider-904732/review">TomTom Urban Rider review</A> Software <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/utilities/other-software/parallels-desktop-6-switch-to-mac-edition-903470/review">Parallels Desktop 6 Switch to Mac Edition review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/utilities/anti-malware-software/norton-internet-security-2011-903507/review">Norton Internet Security 2011 review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/utilities/anti-malware-software/webroot-internet-security-complete-903525/review">Webroot Internet Security Complete review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/utilities/other-software/iliumsoft-ewallet-7-1-1-905175/review">Ilium Software eWallet 7.1.1 review</A> Storage <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/storage/hard-disk-drives-hdd-/toshiba-750gb-2-5-hdd-mk7559gsxp--904198/review">Toshiba 750GB 2.5-inch HDD review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/storage/other/startech-com-2-5-sata-hd-rack-903738/review">StarTech 2.5" SATA HD rack review</A> <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/memory/usb-flash-drives/kingston-datatraveler-ultimate-64gb-904863/review">Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 64GB review</A> TV receivers <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/digital-tv-receivers/comag-sl30-hdmi-usb-904948/review">Comag SL30 HDMI USB review</A>

Catch up: this week's most popular posts

This week brought news that the iPhone 5 may ship phones with SIM cards that will connect to any network while other Apple rumours suggested...