Learn how to....Make your mouse and keyboard easier to use

“Windows 10 includes numerous options that can enhance the way you interact with it – we reveal how to make your input devices easier to use”

LOCK IT DOWN!

Nick Peers reveals how to make your PC secure against malware and other threats

How to zip and unzip files

“Whether you’re freeing up storage space or sending lots of files to other people, Windows’ built-in file zipping will make your life so much easier”

Asus ZenBook Flip 15

A capable and premium 2-in-1 laptop

Learn How To… Create HDR Photos With Free Image Editing Apps

Mike Bedford investigates how to generate dramatic photos, containing much more of the tonal variation we actually see in a scene

Learn how to… Use emoji when writing in Windows 10

Your guide Mark Wyciślik-Wilson says…“You’re probably used to adding emoji to text messages and social media posts, but you can also use them within Windows via the emoji keyboard”

10 Things You Should Do With Your PC

Looking for fresh inspiration on how to use your PC? Nick Peers reveals some bold new ideas

Learn How To…Make Good Photos Look Even Better

Mike Bedford provides guidance on how to use the GIMP photo-editing package to make dramatic improvements to your photos

Panasonic Toughbook 55

From £2,133 | $2,290 www.panasonic.com A surprisingly practical and modular platform

Creative Sound Blaster X3

£110 | $120 www.creative.com An attempt to tackle multiple audio concerns at the same time

Things To Consider... Before You Reinstall Windows

Keep lists of installed programs, and their activation keys, to rapidly make your old PC feel like new again

The Complete Guide To… Sleep Tech

Want to sleep longer or better, but don’t know how to achieve it? We look at the latest smart sleep aids trying to help you bridge the dreamland gap

Amazon …On The Future Of Voice Assistants

Alexa is here to stay. We discover where you’ll find more voice options in the future, and the big way your Echo device will get smarter about conversations

Fix PC Boot Problems

PC refusing to start? Nick Peers guides you through the steps you can take to get things working again

Sony Alpha A7R

More megapixels than you could ever possibly need

Learn How To… Use Dropbox In Windows 10

“Dive into one of the most powerful file management tools available on Windows 10”

Learn How To… How To Use Alexa With Windows

“Amazon’s Alexa is a powerful digital assistant and now you can easily use it with your Windows 10 PC, too, using a Windows Store app – we’ll show you how”

Learn How To… Edit Photos In Luminar 4

“As it gears up for the release of a major new version, here’s the basics on Skylum’s latest clever image-editing app”

Windows Refresh

Ready to reinstall windows? Are you really? Let’s look at your options...

Learn How To… Use A Network To Share Files And Resources

Your guide Mark Wyciślik-Wilson says… “Learn about some of the many benefits to networking your computers at home, including sharing files and hardware between machines”

Learn How To… Edit And Sync Notes Securely

Your guide Nick Peers says… “Joplin is the perfect note-taking tool. Get started with this powerful and completely free app”

Teclast X5 Pro

Microsoft’s Surface devices are an inspiration for other 2-in-1s

Parrot Bebop 2

A drone that – for a little extra – will make you think you can fly.

Learn How To Rename Your Photos Quickly

“Use PhotoRenamer to give your photos more descriptive lenames with the minimum of effort”

AOC PDS241 Porsche Design

Is this 23.8-inch monitor all style and no substance?

Amazon Echo Dot

Alexa the voice-controlled PA for just 50 quid, and you can plug in your own speaker

Dell XPS 13

Making the best laptop in the world even better

Corsair One Elite

Stunning, small and near-silent, the Corsair One Elite is a superb system