In this issue:

Computer Shopper Awards 2018 Tell us your favourite tech products of the year and you could win a fabulous iiyama monitor

Components With the new H500 case, NZXT has seen sense and made it available without any overhyped ‘smart’ features

Wearables The Garmin Forerunner 235 could have been a great
fitness tracker, but it’s just too inaccurate and much more...

Thanks for the Memories
Shopper writers past and present recall their experiences working for the magazine.

Computer Shopper 1988– 2020
The technological innovations that have shaped the life of Shopper – and the lives of us all – over the past 33 years.

Kay’s Corner
Smart kitchen technology may not be able to identify what’s lurking at the back of her fridge, but Kay Ewbank could do with a gadget to stop her burning the carrots.

Software Failure
The cost of software failure can be huge, both in financial and human terms. Mike Bedford looks at some of the biggest coding catastrophes, and finds out what’s being done to prevent future cock-ups

Mel’s World
Racist stereotypes have been a staple of the videogame industry for decades. It’s about time, says Mel Croucher, that developers and publishers upped their game.

Helpfile & Business Help
Got a PC problem, app annoyance or Windows woe? Fear not: Simon Handby is here to answer all your queries.

Retro: Micro Wars
The rivalry between two leading UK computing pioneers was so intense it culminated in fisticuffs in a Cambridge pub. David Crookes looks at the bitter struggle between Clive Sinclair and the founder of ARM, Chris Curry..

Pi Projects
The versatile Pi is the perfect base for a host of projects to keep you busy this summer, whether it’s setting up a wildlife camera or blocking online ads. Our step-by-step guides show you how.

Retro: Raiders of Gaming’s Lost Art
David Crookes speaks to the technology archaeologist who has devoted his life to tracking down the unreleased video games and forgotten hardware that never saw the light of day..

Mel’s World
Does 5G cause coronavirus? Is Bill Gates planning to insert microchips in children? Is the Queen a shape-shifting lizard? Spend too much time on social media and you might come to believe any old nonsense.

Rants & Raves
No longer is technology a niche interest for savvy Shopper readers – these days, everybody wants to hear David Ludlow’s advice on wireless mesh systems and the best computer kit.

Helpfile & Business Help
Got a PC problem, app annoyance or Windows woe? Fear not: Simon Handby is here to answer all your queries.

Better Broadband Made Easy
Get a faster, stronger and more reliable internet connection wherever you are in the house with our essential guide to boosting your broadband performance.

Retro:
The Communist Clone War
The Soviet Union used a range of nefarious techniques to keep pace with the West’s advances in computer technology. David Crookes investigates the Clone Wars within the Cold War..

Get More From Your Smart TV
Get the perfect sound and vision, discover all your TV’s hidden features and find out what to watch in lockdown with David Ludlow’s in-depth guide to getting the best out of your smart set.

Beginner’s Guide to PC Modding
We walk you through seven quick and easy PC modding projects you can try at home, from adding a personal touch with some snazzy lighting to getting your computer running cooler, quieter and more efficiently..

Mel’s World
Scientists have created tiny living organisms that can be programmed to carry out instructions. Far from being alarmed, Mel Croucher is convinced these xenobots may help prevent another world war.

The Lowdown: E-waste
The tech industry creates 50 million tonnes of electronic waste every year. A new initiative aims to cut that figure through the increased use of recyclable and reusable materials.

Laptop Revolution
Portable computers are about to get a whole lot more interesting, with developments such as foldable devices, dual screens and 5G connectivity bringing innovation to the market. Carly Page looks at the technology that’s transforming the humble laptop..

Laptops
Microsoft’s Surface Pro X uses a mobile-style processor for better connectivity and battery life, but creates Windows compatibility problems in the process.

Smart Home
The Citation One MKII, Harman Kardon’s second take on a smart speaker, goes heavy on the bass.

Displays
The Razer Raptor 27 (page 27) is a well designed gaming performer with HDR – sadly, it’s still overpriced..

Kay’s Corner
The creation of a sustainable mini-city in Japan is offering a tantalising glimpse of a future urban environment that makes full use of new technologies and artificial intelligence. Kay Ewbank investigates.

The Lowdown: Windows 10X
The latest version of Microsoft’s operating system has been designed specifically for dual-screen devices. We examine what the reworked Windows 10 will offer.

Satellite Imaging
H ndreds of miles above our heads, satellites are circling the Earth, capturing images that tell us more about our world. Mike Bedford looks at the technology involved and examines its benefits..

Kay’s Corner
3D printing is making The Six Million Dollar Man a reality. Kay Ewbank looks forward to modern technology replacing all those bits that don’t work as well as they used to.

Zygote
An artificial intelligence program is helping to prevent suicides in China. Zygote celebrates a positive use of technology amidst all the scammers, hackers and animal torturers..

Mind the Gap
Over 11 million adults in the UK are trapped on the wrong side of the digital divide, unable or unwilling to access the internet. Mel Croucher investigates the causes and the costs of this exclusion, and explains how we can help.

Computer Shopper Awards 2019
What are the best tech products and companies of the past year? We reveal the winners, as chosen by you, our readers, and our team of experts..

Kay’s Corner - You may think it’s an antiquated programming language, but around 65% of code used today is written in Cobol. Kay Ewbank thinks budding coders should consider learning it.

Components - The Adata XPG Summoner is a good mechanical keyboard; it’s just missing some more advanced features.

The End of Windows 7 - Worried about the imminent demise of Windows 7? Fear not – David Ludlow is here to explain how you can stay safe, and looks at some of the alternative options..

Zygote: New super-fast 5G networks are being rolled out in cities across the UK, but many people still struggle to get a decent standard mobile reception. Zygote laments the ever-increasing
digital divide, Helpfile & Business Help: Got a PC problem, app annoyance or Windows woe? Fear not: Simon Handby is here to answer all your queries...

In this issue:

Laptops The smallest and most affordable of Huawei’s 2019 laptops, the MateBook 13, is a good little ultraportable even if it’s lacking in connectivity

The Lowdown: HarmonyOS Huawei may have been rushed into itsdecision to unveil its new operating system, but it still looks as if it could be a winner

In this issue:

Components The RX 5700 XT isn’t AMD’s only new graphics card: the RX 5700 is cheaper, while reaching similar performance peaks

Home Cinema The Samsung QE55Q80R is one of the best-priced QLED TVs yet, considering the quality on show

Wearables Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active is a lovely everyday watch, but a mediocre fitness tracker

In this issue:

Mel’s World Want to know what happened in the great social media app-ocalypse of summer 2019? Mel Croucher dodges the cannibalistic crazies to bring you news from the front line

The Lowdown: Dual-screen Laptops We’re seeing double this month as big tech names unveil notebooks with two displays

In this issue:

Components The Zotac Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 OC is a nicely compact graphics card based on Nvidia’s brawniest budget GPU ever

Wearables The Fitbit Versa Lite trims some features from the original Versa, but nothing too important

Video The Now TV Smart Box with 4K and Voice Search would be an excellent media streamer, if only so much content weren’t in mere 720p

In this issue:

Components Cheaper than the RTX 2060, the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X 6G is a good mid-range graphics card if you don’t need ray-tracing

Software Improved colour management is just one of several key changes in Adobe’s Premiere Pro CC 2019 video editor

Photography For stills and video alike, the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera manages to stand up to even the more advanced Z7

In this issue:

Displays It’s expensive, but the LG 34GK950F is as good as ultrawide gaming monitors get, with support for both Nvidia and 
AMD GPU syncing

Smart Home The Neos Smartcam proves you don’t have to spend much at all for a well-equipped security camera

In this issue:

Storage Samsung gets back on form with its 970 Evo Plus SSD, a breathlessly fast NVMe drive

Handhelds If you can look past the dodgy camera, Huawei’s new P Smart is a temptingly affordable Android phone

Software Magix Vegas Pro Edit 16 proves that adding new features isn’t always preferable to polishing existing ones and much more...

In this issue:

Components If you’ve been waiting for an Intel Z390 motherboard that does it all for a fair price, the MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC is it

Wearables The Garmin Vivosmart 4’s rich feature list will 
appeal to anyone wanting to boost their fitness

Software McAfee’s vastly improved anti-malware suite and much more...

In this issue:

The Lowdown: 5G rollout The super-fast mobile connection is finally hitting UK cities this year. But just how fast
is it, and what difference will it make to you?

elpfile & Business Help Got a PC problem, app annoyance or Windows woe? Fear not: Simon Handby is here to answer all your queries and more...

In this issue:

Advanced Projects Setting up a backup can really get your back up, but with Clive Webster’s help you can protect your data quickly, efficiently – and cheaply

Storage Faster than a SATA SSD and no more costly, the Adata XPG SX6000 Pro is a great-value NVMe drive

Wearables Fossil repeats past sins with the slow, sluggish Q Explorist smartwatch and much more...

In this issue:

Advanced Projects Clive Webster shows you how to build a Wi-Fi
detector that can identify dead zones and signal obstructions on your wireless network

Laptops The Microsoft Surface Go ditches the Pro series’ business aspirations for a cheaper, more affordable 2-in-1 experience 

Home Cinema Good-quality OLED TVs don’t need to cost a fortune, as the LG OLED65B8 deftly shows and much more...

In this issue:

Components The Thermaltake View 37 is a brilliant chassis, with a side panel that both looks great and makes building easier once it’s removed

Smart Home Cheap and easy to install, the Ring Video Doorbell 2
is our new favourite smart doorbell

Printers The concept of a cheap and simple laser
MFP is appealing, but the HP LaserJet Pro M28w dumbs things down a bit too much and much more...

In this issue:

Retro: Napster The pioneering sharing service that shook up
the music industry but fell foul of the law

Handhelds The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a powerful
sub-sized smartphone wrestling against its own problem-riddled camera and much more...

In this issue:

The Lowdown: Dual Displays Are mobile devices with two screens the future of computing? Intel and Asus seem to think so

Laptops HP’s new Spectre 13 is a respectable follow-up to one of 2017’s best laptops, but the Asus ZenBook 13 (page 28) is even better and much more...

In this issue:

Laptops: The Dell XPS 13 has finally received a proper design update, and hides some impressive internal upgrades within its slimmer chassis

Components: Fancy lighting or not, the best thing about cooler master's masterliquid ML240R RGB cooler is how well it performs and much more...

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