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In this issue

AI HELPERS OF THE MONTH
Ignore the hype around AI and start putting it to work. We pick out ten brilliant apps that could enhance your workflow, give you new skills and generally make your life better.

SCANDAL OF THE MONTH
Chances are that either you or someone you know has been affected by e-crime. Lee Grant explains what’s happening, why it’s happening and what you can do about it.

YouTube ad nauseam

New unskippable 30-second ads signal a huge shift in online video advertising

3 mins

Microsoft chooses the nuclear option

Software giant throws it weight behind experimental energy plan

2 mins

Who owns the data used to train AI?

Elon Musk says he owns it. Twitter's Ts & Cs suggest otherwise. James O'Malley investigates who really owns the data being used to train AI

5 mins

10 amazing AI tools

WANT TO PUT AI TO PRACTICAL USE TODAY? BARRY COLLINS PICKS OUT TEN TOOLS THAT ARE READY TO GET TO WORK FOR YOU

10+ mins

Getting away with e-crime

Online payment fraud is spiralling. Lee Grant investigates why it's the crime that nobody pays for, except us

10+ mins

GET YOUR PHOTOS PRINTED

Digital imaging is all very well, but there's nothing like the presence and permanence of a physical photograph. Nik Rawlinson finds out how to turn your snaps into high-quality prints

9 mins

SEVEN LAYERS OF NETWORKING: The OSI model

Network architecture needn't be complicated. Darien Graham-Smith walks through the seven-step model that explains it all

9 mins

Apple Vision Pro

The slickest mixed reality headset yet, from hardware to software, but it will need truly killer apps to justify the price

5 mins

HP Omen 45L

A gaming PC that marries understated style with jaw-dropping power, and it makes the most of its components

5 mins

Chillblast Apex Ryzen 9 RTX 4090 Gaming PC

Not as stylish as the HP Omen 45L, but it's better value for money and offers a far neater upgrade path

3 mins

PCSpecialist Topaz Supreme

An all-AMD system that offers terrific value for money and plenty of power in a chunky chassis

3 mins

LG gram Super Slim

There's a lot that's super about this product, including its speed and size, even if the price is super-high, too

6 mins

Apple MacBook Air 15in

Apple does it again, with superb battery life and performance squeezed into a thin, stylish chassis

5 mins

Original Prusa MK4

An excellent 3D printer that produces top-quality prints and sets a benchmark for all other 3D printers to follow

3 mins

DJI Mavic 3 Pro

A triple-camera drone targeted at the serious user, reflected in its restricted C2 category rating

3 mins

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5

A watch with hidden depths and strong battery life, but you'll need to use Mobvoi's apps to fully exploit it

3 mins

DocuSign

Makes signing and managing documents simple, but best suited to business users who have to regularly sign docs

3 mins

LAPTOPS from £469

Whether you're buying for a student or yourself, this mix of Chromebooks and low-priced Windows laptops may just hold the answer

10+ mins

Tackling the skills shortfall

Companies aiming for growth need the right IT talent: Nik Rawlinson talks to industry experts about how to attract and keep the best applicants

8 mins

One last thing...

The Vision Pro isn't just slick, says Jon Honeyball, it's the most exciting product for decades

3 mins

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PC Pro Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Technology

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

The UK's biggest selling PC monthly magazine, and your source of professional IT news, reviews and tests. Combining in–depth industry comment and analysis with rigorous product testing.