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ISPs will now have to write warning letters to suspected file-sharers

Analyst believes that the sky?s the limit for Apple?s new tablet

All of us like to be self-sufficient and independent, but during these difficult financial times, it is important for people who are struggling financially to ask for the help they need. Council Tax Benefit and Working Tax Credits are two benefits that can improve the finances for many who are self-employed and who cannot earn enough to pay the bills.

Technology giants go head to head at consumer exhibition

Our local Trading Standards Office runs a Registered Trader Scheme. Anyone who registers is listed on the website and receives materials to display in their premises and online. There are stringent checks and requirements before joining and during the membership term. Customers are encouraged to comment on the service they receive.

Security software exec warns that the OS is not as immune to viruses as once thought

How often do we put our future or livelihood in the hands of a solicitor or lawyer? Because of their skills and professionalism they are able to charge us fees that may often make our eyes water. But at least we have the understanding that if they do indeed rip us off or give us unprofessional service, they can be hauled before their professional bodies and disciplined.

Barely a day seems to have gone by recently without a new tablet PC being launched. The question really is whether there is an actual need for such a device outside of certain established niche markets. Apple and many others certainly seem to think so.

We ask key figures about the current security landscape

So the iPad, Apple?s first tablet computer, is now officially launched and on its way to an eagerly waiting Apple community. And I use ?first? advisedly, as there is much evidence of component purchases and design blueprints which indicate that the iPad is just the first of a new line of similar devices which Apple will be launching. So what next? A ?multi-touch? touchscreen iMac is now the next hotly rumoured product.

Library Project faces fresh round of lawsuits

Inflation rate at retail reduced by 0.5 per cent