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In this issue

Trump tariffs are “like Covid again” for PC firms Huge uncertainty over supply chains will disrupt PC prices and stocks for the foreseeable future. Windows 95: the inside story On its 30th anniversary, we retrace the development of the operating system that changed the world. Remote access: best practice Steve Cassidy explains how to efficiently and securely allow workers to access resources from wherever they are.

Trump tariffs are "like Covid again" for PC firms

Huge uncertainty over supply chains will disrupt PC prices and stocks this year

4 mins

Britain's full-fibre alternative Richard Tang, Zen

Zen Internet CEO Richard Tang wants to bring Britain's disparate fibre networks together

5 mins

We live in way too interesting times

Whether it's world leaders, customer support teams or Chromebooks, the world is conspiring to make my life interesting in all the wrong ways

3 mins

Forget AI and robots:lockers are the future

Nicole has found the secret to productivity, and it has nothing to do with advanced technology. It's all about one simple innovation in sending parcels

3 mins

The Phoney War with Virgin Media

It's 2025 and apparently I must have a landline I don't want, along with a tiny lump of plastic and wires

3 mins

The inside story of Windows 95

On its 30th anniversary, we retrace the development and inside stories of the operating system that changed the world

6 mins

BIG TECH BURNOUT

Many tech firms demand their staff work long hours. Barry Collins examines the toll it's taking on employee wellbeing

9 mins

WHICH HOME VOIP SERVICE IS BEST FOR YOU?

As Skype closes down and residential landlines switch to internet services, Nik Rawlinson picks the best VoIP providers for staying connected

10+ mins

CPUs the latest generation

The processor industry moves quickly, and a lot can change between laptop or PC purchases. Darien Graham-Smith breaks down all the latest chips from the big three CPU firms - and shares what we know about what's coming next

8 mins

Wired2Fire R7X3D 9070 XT Beast

A strong debut for AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT, and if you have space to house it this is a striking choice

3 mins

PCSpecialist Eclipse R70i Lumin

If you want a speedy gaming PC in a hurry, this is a well- built choice that will keep you happy for years

3 mins

Razer Blade 16 (2025)

A gorgeous OLED display, impactful audio and Ryzen AI chip make this a great all-rounder, but others extract more from the GPU

6 mins

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM

An extremely powerful system for the price, and you can't argue about its sub-1kg weight or battery life

3 mins

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro

A great-value rival to the iPad due to its 12.7in screen and bundled stylus, even if the OS can't match Apple's

4 mins

Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro

Pluses include a high-res screen, powerful processor and fast charging, but AI features remain iffy

3 mins

Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)

Yet another brilliant piece of hardware design from Huawei, but the lack of apps is too big a drawback

4 mins

Dell Pro 14 Plus (P1425)

A great-looking mobile monitor, but it's about £100 too expensive given its resolution and features

3 mins

Potensic Atom 2

A fantastic drone for budget- conscious pilots, capturing smooth 4K/30fps video and detailed 48MP stills

3 mins

Google Pixel 9a

Quite simply the best mid-range phone around, with useful AI features, long battery life and excellent cameras

5 mins

TerraMaster F4-424 Pro

Extremely fast and powerful, this four-bay NAS is great for file storage, but its software lags behind

3 mins

Remote access: best practice

How do you efficiently and securely allow workers to access resources from wherever they happen to be? Steve Cassidy explores the different approaches and philosophies

7 mins

The outlook is sunny for weather apps... thanks to AI

AI-based weather forecasting systems aren't only cheaper than supercomputers, they could also bring more accurate predictions to the world. Nicole Kobie reports on the winds of change

6 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.