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Universe At War is like a breath of fresh air that carries with it the vague stench of something foul.

In the compact camera space, Olympus is well established as one of the brands to beat; however, as a relatively new entrant to the SLR market, it is here the company has been struggling to get a foothold. Olympus's latest model, the E-3, is targeted at 'professionals and experienced amateurs' but it sits at a price point that has it competing firmly with Canon's 40D and Nikon's D300. Fortunately Olympus has made some major improvements with this model, and the E-3 is without a doubt the best D-SLR they have released.

Want to make your PC more productive, secure, informative, and entertaining? These downloads and services will do the trick -- and they don't cost a cent.

In the November 2006 issue of PC World, available now: Feel the Ultimate PC Power Boost - We give show you step-by-step how to upgrade your PC. Motherboard Mania! - PC World shows you which motherboards rule supreme. Super-fast Wi-Fi - We test whether Pre-802.11n gear is up to scratch or its better to wait a while. Avoid Tech Travel Hell - PC World shows you how to use electronics to navigate the unknown. Store it on the web - Storage issues? PC World shows you 15 low-cost Web-based storage solutions. Broadband Power! - PC World explains how Broadband over power lines works and has an exclusive first test of BPL gear.
PLUS, our regular sections:This month in the Sweet Spot we talk about how to extend the life of your hardware. PLUS: Industry news - important IT issues and events. Quick Takes - a glance at the hottest new high tech. First Looks - the latest in hardware and software, reviewed. Best Buys charts - head-to-head comparisons at a glance detailing the best PCs, notebooks, media centre PCs, TV tuners, LCD monitors, graphics cards, projectors, wireless routers and ADSL2 modems. Here's How - hands-on tips, training and solutions. Backbytes - gadgets, games and Dr Backbytes' casts a quirky eye over what's new in high tech.

PLUS, on the cover DVD:NEW - HERE'S HOW FLASH TUTORIALS; FREE FULL VERSIONS: Muvee autoProducer 4.1CE, Clickart Fonts 2, Ashampoo Firewall; FREE FULL GAME: F.E.A.R Combat; EXCLUSIVE TRIAL: Kaspersky Internet Security 6; Live Linux CD; Audio and Video software; Diagnose, Recover and Repair; Essential software; Free graphics applications; Internet tools; Linux; Security; Web development; Web browsers; Patches and Updates; FULL report cards from all the Best Buys categories; HelpScreen, Here's How and Features software.

PCs are complicated animals, mysterious and daunting to inexperienced users. TuneUp Utilities 2006 aims to take the hassle out of maintaining a healthy system. It does so with some panache.