The PC Pro Podcast

On this week's podcast we (once again) ponder sales of Windows 8 and its accompanying hardware; we discuss Dell's new Ubuntu-based Ultrabook; we question the need for the so-called "snooper's charter" that could be signed into law next year; and we dig into ISP complaint figures. Our hot hardware candidate is the Sony Tap 20, an all-in-one PC that thinks it's a tablet.

On this week's podcast we look at sales figures for Windows 8; the runaway successes of Android and iOS; the dangers of participating in "hacktivism" attacks; and a glaring security hole on the BT website. We also consider the Nook HD as our Hot Hardware of the Week - and we do it all while playing the new Bletchley Park edition of Monopoly.

On this week's podcast: HP takes an $8.8bn hit on Autonomy, Intel CEO Paul Otellini steps down, Google Play Music takes to the cloud and UK surfers struggle to spot pirated software. Finally, Asus' dual-screened Windows 8 hybrid, the Taichi, makes its bid for Hot Hardware of the week.

On this week's podcast, Sinofsky waves goodbye to Microsoft, Google gets taken to task for tax avoidance, BT touts a 10Gbit broadband connection and Kent Police finger a poppy-burning Facebook user. Finally, Apple's iPad Mini makes its play for Hot Hardware of the week.

On this week's podcast, Google quietly slips Do Not Track into Chrome, the UK government looks to save money online, we mourn the passing of Microsoft Live Messenger and Virgin's TV and landline services go mobile. Finally, we cast our votes on Nokia's Lumia 920 in this week's Hot Hardware.

On this week's podcast, we discuss Google's super-high resolution tablet, Apple's boardroom dramas, the launch of Windows 8, and lightbulbs that you can control with your smartphone. Plus, Microsoft's Surface RT tablet is nominated for Hot Hardware.

On this week's podcast, Apple refreshes its range of iPads, iMacs and Macbooks, we take EE to task for its stingy 4G data caps, the world readies itself for the launch of Windows 8, and the UK government doles out 50 scholarships to budding Computer Science teachers. Our Hot Hardware of the Week is Lian Li's eccentric train-shaped PC case, the PC-CK101.

On this week's lengthy podcast we discuss Gary McKinnon's extradition reprieve, look at new ebook readers from Amazon and Kobo, question the validity of EPEAT green certification and debate whether Microsoft has hit the right price for its Surface RT tablet. Our Hot Hardware of the Week is the Sony Vaio Duo 11, an ingenious Windows 8 laptop-cum-tablet.

On this week's podcast: Microsoft plans to make more hardware; the US claims that Huawei and ZTE "cannot be trusted"; Motorola calls time on its smartphone/laptop hybrids; and HP's shares take a tumble. Finally, Pure's Sensia 200D Connect makes its bid for Hot Hardware of the week.

On this week's podcast we discuss the UK's newly accelerated 4G rollout; disappointing sales for Ultrabooks; the EU's probe into Apple warranties; and Nominet's idea for new all-British domains. Our hot hardware candidate is the Nook SimpleTouch with GlowLight e-reader.