World’s best laptop? - Forget the MacBook: there’s a new kid in town.

Switch to Office 365 - Practical advice from our Microsoft expert.

Graphics cards supertest - 17 tested from £23 to £605 and more...

Windows 11 fixes: make PCs great again:
It’s been a year since Windows 11 was
announced, but many bugs and irritations
remain. We show you how to fix them, and
reveal the £5.99 tool that could make your life a whole lot easier. Plus Jon Honeyball gives his first-year progress report (it isn’t good).

Apple self-repair needs fixing,
says expert: Apple’s new self-service repair programme
gives a glimpse of a world where anything is
possible – even fixing your own iPhone. But
with expensive proprietary tools still needed for most jobs, is it just greenwashing?

REVOLUTION OF THE MONTH
Netflix may be losing subscribers, but people are signing up in droves to watch the output from the likes of Big Jet TV. We speak to the new generation of streaming stars.

The world’s most iconic PCs
From the Xerox Alto and Commodore Pet to the M1 Apple iMac, these are the machines that changed the world, altering perceptions of what computers could be or inspiring a new type of design. We present the most influential PCs of the past 50 years – and some of the near misses.

MWC 2022: beyond the phones
We visit the show halls of the world’s largest mobile technology show – and the virtual halls of the vendors who weren’t physically present in Barcelona – to reveal each company’s big announcements.

Security audit your home network
We all know the importance of online security, but how secure is your own network? Darien Graham-Smith shows you how to ensure you’re protected.

UPGRADE OF THE MONTH
Gigabit broadband sounds like the kind of upgrade all of us want, but will even the most demanding of households take advantage? We dig into the detail from p26.

USEFUL TOOL OF THE MONTH
While phones can’t match the convenience of a printer with a built-in scanner, the quality of their cameras mean they come darn close – and include advantages of their own..

CEREBRAL CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH
AI has been accused of killing professional chess, but there are plenty of reasons to be upbeat about its impact – and ones that may draw you back into playing yourself.

BATTERY BOOST OF THE MONTH
Battery technology has lagged behind every other laptop component. Why? And could we be on the threshold of some big breakthroughs? Darien-Graham Smith reveals all.

Science of keyboards - What's lurking behind the key caps.

10 biggest threats to PC - From malware to your mate Steve.

Apple MacBook Pro - It's brilliant - but is it right for you?

14 tablets on test - Why you shouldn't rush to buy an iPad.

MONEY SAVER OF THE MONTH
With electricity bills set to soar, how can technology help you cut your costs? We reveal some simple tips and explore a set of more advanced options...

INSTANT GRATIFICATION OF THE MONTH
Can’t wait for Microsoft to offer Windows 11 via an update? We explain how to install it right now, and how to bypass the CPU and TPM requirements.

KEEPER OF THE MONTH
Our annual awards are more than just a showcase of the best products: they give a full breakdown for reliability, customer support and more across a dozen categories.

TECHIE FEATURE OF THE MONTH
Most people sail through life without knowing the intricacies of NTFS, but if you ever need to rescue lost files or help with backup systems, it pays to know what it does and how it works.

FUTURE PROOFING OF THE MONTH
The launch of Windows 11 is hurtling towards us, so make sure you’re ready for the switch with our practical guide to preparing your PC for its next great adventure.

PRACTICAL FEATURE OF THE MONTH
We’re all losers, but fear not: we reveal the numerous and often free ways that you can keep track of your possessions, from keys to cars, and even your children.

CONTROVERSY OF THE MONTH
Many people have made a fortune by investing in cryptocurrency, so should you follow in their footsteps? We explore the practicalities and the ethics in our in-depth guide.

TIPPLE OF THE MONTH
Enjoy a not-quite-literal taste of brewing beer the modern way, as Jo Best reveals how Internet of Things devices are transforming this oldest of arts.

REVIEW OF THE MONTH
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro
Safe to say that Samsung is back in the laptop game. It withdrew from Europe in an enviably smooth manner back in 2014, but even at the time said it may not be forever. True to its word, the South Korean mega-company decided to test the appetite for its laptops in Britain and beyond with the sub-1kg Galaxy Book, but with the Galaxy Book Pro it’s going for the big time. This new brand – to us Brits, at least – is available in both 13in and 15in variants, and we test the larger model this time around. Suffice it to say that we like what we see. Read our full, indepth review on p50.

THE LABS IN ONE NUMBER
We normally go big on numbers where we can, but this time we want to celebrate the number of cores found in all but one of the sub-£1,000 PCs on test. We really are spoiled for processing power these days, no matter what our budget.

CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH
Imagine that you had £250 to spend on a PC. Is your best option to build one, buy something new or pick up something secondhand? Lee Grant picks his way through the conundrum.

PROJECT OF THE MONTH
Don’t have time to build your own Pomodoro timer? Then you need a Pomodoro timer to help make you more organised. We explain how to make one for just £13.50.

WORKPLACE-CHANGER OF THE MONTH
Transform your desk into somewhere you genuinely want to work, that looks great on Zoom calls and with a connection that doesn’t let you down – without spending a fortune.

VISION OF THE MONTH
As the world gets ever-hungrier, it seems that fewer people want to do the manual labour of picking fruit and vegetables. As we explain, robots in many forms are ready to help.

Shrink your online footprint
You’re probably leaking more data online than you realise. Nik Rawlinson reveals the dangers of over-sharing, and the steps you can take to downsize your digital presence.

The state of M1 software
Apple’s pivot to its own silicon forced every developer to rebuild their apps. Let’s check in and see how the transition is going six months on.

SMART THINKING OF THE MONTH
We love new technology as much as the next person, but it comes at an environmental cost. Lee Grant explains how to fight back through the right to repair movement.

PROJECT OF THE MONTH
Why spend hundreds of pounds on a video security system when you could create one yourself using a Raspberry Pi and some cameras? We show you how.

Best of CES 2021
Due to the pandemic, the world’s biggest technology extravaganza – which is usually held amongst the bright lights of Sin City – went virtual in 2021. However, that didn’t stop the likes of AMD, HP and Intel from putting on a show, as we reveal in our roundup of the best, most promising and weirdest products there.

An A-Z of web hosting security best practice
Davey Winder speaks to industry experts with real-world experience to compile a handy alphabet soup of tips for web hosting security best practice.

How much RAM do you need? - Why it may not be as much as you think.

The quantum internet - What is it and how will it work?

2021's Most Dangerous Scams

Smartphone attacks.

The Office 365 lure.

Dodgy online forms.

Get on board with virtual games night
The various lockdowns of 2020 played havoc with traditional tabletop gaming, but they did see gamers gather around virtual tables instead. Alan Martin takes a look at the services they’ve been using and finds out if digital Dungeons & Dragons could become the new normal.

Get the message: SMS is too weak for two-factor authentication
The technology is too insecure for exchanging security codes, warns Microsoft.

Tailor Windows 10 for you
Different users will have completely different needs. Luckily, you can easily tweak Windows 10’s settings to suit yours. Barry Collins shows how to make the operating system work and look better for three use cases: gaming, homeworking and family PCs.

PC Probe: Public purse used to keep Google honest
Watchdogs are paying Google huge sums to keep scams from the top of search listings, Stewart Mitchell discovers.

Low-code development
There was a time when executives wouldn’t dream of typing their own letters, so why not extend that to basic app creation? Here’s how to empower your staff to become low coders.

Technology to help you live longer
As our average lifespans steadily increase, Jo Best explores tech from around the world that will assist our worn-out bodies and, hopefully, make later life more enjoyable.

Business colour printers
How do you choose the perfect colour printer for your office? Dave Mitchell provides a handy guide for what to look for, before putting four top contenders through their paces.

Dell EMC PowerEdge T140
With buckets of power and top-tier remote management services, this budget-friendly tower from Dell could be the ideal first server for your business..

DUMB QUESTION OF THE MONTH
It’s an irony that we live in uncertain times yet expect definitive answers from our devices – whether that’s through Alexa, Google or Siri. But are we taking too much on trust.

WINDOWS TIPS OF THE MONTH
Want to make Windows go faster? Nik Rawlinson runs through ten handy – and free – ways to give your stuttering operating system a boost from p38.

Bulletproof your broadband
The Covid-19 pandemic means that millions of Brits are now working from home, placing huge pressure on their internet connections. Barry Collins explains how to make sure that your broadband is up to the task.

EU data-sharing nightmare looms
Firms are facing a data-handling migraine following changes to the way that the EU deals with data transfers to non-member states.

Remote support software
Remote support is increasingly a necessity for modern businesses: Dave Mitchell explains what to look for and reviews four options..

HOW TO RUN WINDOWS ON A MAC Boot Camp, Parallels or best of both.

MICROSOFT SURFACE BOOK 3 In-depth review of the 2-in-1 king.

BUILD YOUR OWN CLOUD Using a Raspberry Pi or old laptop..

ESCAPE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
How to leave Facebook, Twitter et al (and why you should).

10TH GEN INTEL CORE Full details plus PCs on test.

NEW APPLE iPAD PRO Brilliant and bold _ but should you buy it?..

Virtualise Windows 7 under Windows 10
It isn’t safe to run a Windows 7 PC connected to the internet, but there’s a cunning workaround. Nik Rawlinson shows how to do it responsibly.

PayPal under fire over its response to hacked accounts
Customers say that they’ve been unable to contact the firm to secure breached accounts..

Google Chrome’s secret services
Google Chrome claims billions of users, but most of us don’t actually make use of the browser’s full potential. PC Pro’s very own Indiana Jones, Darien Graham-Smith, explores its most advanced features and capabilities.

Digital tax might be scrapped before birth
Why the government’s plans to levy a tax on US tech giants are likely to fall at the first hurdle.

Bug bounties
Davey Winder explains that, far from being Boba Fett-like baddies, bug bounty hunters offer an extra layer of defence to your business...

WORKSTATIONS
THE £48K PCs
Ten supremely powerful workstations with a total price of £48K.

2030 vision: what will PCs look like in the next decade?
The PC has gone through tremendous change in the 2010s, but there’s much more to come in the 2020s. Carly Page gazes into a tech crystal ball to find out what the future trends might be.

PC Probe: Funding cuts lead to dodgy digital forensics
Police forces failing to understand digital evidence, a backlog in evidence processing and a lack of legal aid for expert defence witnesses are all contributing to miscarriages of justice.

BEST SECURITY SUITES 
Revealed:Should you pay or choose the free version?.

18-core Intel
It’s big and it’s fast, but can it unseat AMD?.

Microsoft Surface Pro X
The best 2-in-1 yet? Full review..

Windows 7 RESCUE KIT you have three options..

MacBook Pro 16in In-depth review of the world’s fastest laptop.

AMD super chips On test: Ryzen 9 3950X and 32-core Threadripper..

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