In this issue

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.

6 WAYS TO EXPAND YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL WITH THE HUAWEI MATEBOOK 16

People talk about the need for creative budgeting, but Huawei turns that conceptonits head with a laptop built for creatives at a super-aggressive price

6 mins

Scan 3XS GWP-ME A124C

A brilliant content-creation showcase for Intel’s 12th gen Core i9 and Nvidia’s Quadro RTX A4500 graphics

6 mins

HP Omen 45L

A gorgeously built gaming PC with an innovative cooling system that helps its Turbo mode make a real difference

5 mins

Cyberpower Infinity X123 RTX Gaming PC

A stylish RTX 3050 system that’s great value, although keen upgraders will need a high-end motherboard

4 mins

Razer Blade 17 (2022)

Whether you’re playing games or making them, this is a machine that’s more than up to both tasks

7 mins

Huawei MateBook E

This stylish and speedy rival to the Surface range has much to offer anyone who seeks a detachable laptop

4 mins

Linksys Atlas Pro 6

This neat mesh provides faster, wider coverage than we’d expect from a dual-band system, at a decent price

4 mins

TP-Link Deco X90

You can pay less for a Wi-Fi 6 mesh, but the X90’s superb coverage and astonishing speeds justify the price

4 mins

Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro

An attractive pair of phones with great screens and bags of power – only the cameras’ zoom disappoints

8 mins

Oppo Find X5 Pro

A quick-charging phone with a superb main camera, but a limited zoom means it misses out on perfect marks

4 mins

Acer TravelMate Spin P4

It’s showing its age in places, but the Spin P4 is a great buy if you can find it for the right price

4 mins

Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1

A luxurious convertible that’s packed with intelligent features and top-quality components

4 mins

Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable

A superior tablet choice to the Surface Pro for big businesses where management is important

4 mins

Dynabook Tecra A40-J-101

A superb-value business laptop that’s fast, well built and easy to upgrade and repair

3 mins

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8

A premium laptop with a premium price, but it’s worth paying if users will appreciate the quality

3 mins

HP ProBook 635 Aero G8

It may be basic in some areas, but this is a greatvalue range that’s ideal for smaller businesses

4 mins

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 for Business (13.5in)

A top-quality and beautifully slender business laptop that would win an award if it was easier to upgrade and repair

4 mins

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business

The slickest business tablet around thanks to a superb 120Hz high-res screen, but it falls short of greatness

4 mins

Geo Infinity GeoBook 540

We wouldn’t choose this as our main laptop, but it could be great for temp workers or as a spare

2 mins

HP Elite Dragonfly G2

A gorgeous and lightweight laptop, but most people will be better served by the upcoming G3 upgrade

2 mins

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