The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Choosing a PC Case
Although they may not have seen the sort of massive changes that most other PC components have, the choice of case for your build is now much wider than it was just a few years ago. From simple black boxes, to LED-lit windowed showcases, there is a case style out there for everyone. However, choosing a case should be about more than just looks. Quality and features vary greatly and getting this key component right can mean the difference between a good and a great first build.
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January 2021
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Fitting The Motherboard Into The Case
If you have been following the steps of the build so far, you should now be in a position to fit the motherboard, along with the fitted CPU, cooler and RAM, into your prepared case. This not only involves screwing the board into place but also correctly connecting all the case controls like the power switch, HDD LED, front USB ports etc.. Your motherboard will also have been supplied with a back plate.
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January 2021
Computer Music
cm/the 6 best… Lo-fi Plugins
Get the vibe and nostalgia behind lo-fi hip-hop, or just add some crust to purely digital projects with these six devices
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February 2021
Computer Music
Valhalla DSP PC MAC Supermassive £Free
Every now and then a freebie comes along that needs special mention, and this reverb/delay is one such example
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February 2021
Computer Music
Steinberg Cubase 11 £499 PC MAC
Cubase updates typically combine new features, expanded content and tweaks. Does v11 of this flagship DAW do enough to tempt us? Let’s see…
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February 2021
Computer Music
cm Producer Masterclass PHILTH
Philth – aka London DnB polymath Phil Robinson – takes us into the dark world of techstep, via his personal studio, with this in-depth tutorial and track breakdown
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February 2021
Computer Music
Accusonus ERA 5 Bundle Pro $39/month, $299.88/year, $999 forever PC MAC
When you’re fixing up compromised audio you want a toolset that’s quick and reliable. This updated package could well be the answer
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February 2021
Computer Music
CLAUDE VONSTROKE
The California-based dance powerhouse and Dirtybird label boss shares a wealth of business, gear and life advice – including his patented (or should be) “find the f*** you moment” songwriting approach. We’ll let him explain…
9 min |
February 2021
Computer Music
15 questions with… KELLY LEE OWENS
The producer behind acclaimed album Inner Song talks sonic warmth, love/hate MIDI relationships and calming the heck down with our gear obsessions
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February 2021
Computer Music
cm/diary
Musicianship is more than just gear (we were shocked too!). For a new column, we asked one of our favourite new musicians to talk the human side of computer music
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February 2021
Computer Music
> Free software PC MAC SYNTRONIK OXa
The full version of IK Multimedia’s Oberheim OB-X emulation is yours for free with this issue, so you might as well jump onboard
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February 2021
Computer Music
15 Questions With… Mild Minds
Benjamin David’s new LP? As the kids now say: “mood.” It’s also called MOOD. And it all started with eJay and a dream…
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February 2021
Linux Format
Partitioning disks from the command line
Formatting and partitioning hard disk isn’t the exclusive domain of graphical tools. Shashank Sharma reveals the utilities that can make space for Linux.
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January 2021
Linux Format
Top 10 Ubuntu tips
Nick Peers reveals the answers to some of the web’s most-searched questions about Ubuntu to deliver 10 unmissable tips.
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January 2021
Linux Format
Programming a Turing Machine
It was the computer that started it all, albeit in theory. Mike Bedford shows you how to program a Turing Machine and put it through its paces.
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January 2021
Linux Format
Run the classic Amstrad CPC 464
Les Pounder goes back to the 80s, when Alan Sugar hired more people than he fired and computers came built inside the keyboards. Madness!
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January 2021
Linux Format
Ubuntu 20.10
The Groovy Gorilla is out. Jonni Bidwell wonders if he might finally meet his spirit animal, or if he’ll be maimed.
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January 2021
Linux Format
Emulation-free Amiga AROS
Fed up with modern indulgence and bulky nonsense, John Knight tries PC computing the Amiga way, with the AROS operating system.
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January 2021
Linux Format
LINUX ON THE GO
Jonni Bidwell’s desktop PC exploded, but fret not – he’s found that Linux works great on laptops. And phones. And Chromebooks.
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January 2021
Linux Format
PACKAGE DELIVERY
Add your own Linux software to the ecosystem. Michael Reed looks at what it takes to become a package maintainer.
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January 2021
MacFormat UK
Razer Productivity Suite
A decent office/gaming setup with some limitations
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January 2021
Linux Format
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
The Zen 3 architecture packing Ryzen 9 5900X moves AMD out of Intel’s shadow to take centre stage. Jarred Wilton and Alan Dexter are impressed.
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January 2021
MacFormat UK
Mac mini
The M1-powered desktop that’s more powerful than you think
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January 2021
MacFormat UK
Logitech Keys-To-Go
A portable Bluetooth keyboard for iOS
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January 2021
MacFormat UK
LaCie 1big Dock
Hard drive and Thunderbolt dock
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January 2021
MacFormat UK
MacBook Pro (13-inch)
Apple’s ultra-portable powerhouse now available with M1
2 min |
January 2021
Linux Format
How To Build Internet Of Thing Devices
The Raspberry Pi can be used with other programming languages, including one designed for the Internet of Things, reveals Les Pounder.
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January 2021
MacFormat UK
MacBook Air (13-inch)
Apple’s first post-Intel MacBook Air is here – and it flies, mostly…
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January 2021
MacFormat UK
Smart Stacks in iOS 14
Spruce up your Home screen with this clever little widget
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January 2021
MacFormat UK
NEW USES FOR YOUR APPLE KIT
Got some old Apple devices lying around gathering dust? Don’t just throw them away! These creative ideas will breathe new life into them
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