MacFormat UK
The Future Of Wireless Charging
Apple wants a wireless future. Here’s what that might mean for your next device…
7 min |
December 2020
Linux Format
Live stream from your Linux deskop
Nick Peers reveals how to create a multi-screen live streaming video with the help of OBS Studio.
10+ min |
November 2020
Linux Format
HotPicks
Firefox Htop Outrun Pixelitor Memavaild Krop Diagrams Xmoto Fortify Oomox Flowblade
10+ min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Collaborate on office docs with NextCloud
If you’re seeking a secure and effective way of document editing within your Nextcloud instance, Kseniya Fedoruk has the right solution for you.
6 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Manjaro 20.1.1
The distribution that brought Arch to the masses continues to amass new features and win over Jonni Bidwell, who’s never easily pleased.
2 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Mind Control Delete
Management loves a bit of mindless repetition, so Natalie Clayton dances slow-motion rings around them while playing the latest Superhot expansion.
3 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Enos OS 0.4
Swapping out Xfce’s window manager for elementary OS’s proves most pleasing to hybrid fan Jonni Bidwell.
5 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Nvidia GeForce NOW
Nvidia offers stream gaming to all. Neil Mohr activates Suspicious Mode…
2 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
ZULIP ECONOMY
Jonni Bidwell talks to Tim Abbott about how a printer notification protocol combined with a kernel patching mechanism led to the Zulip chat program.
10+ min |
November 2020
Linux Format
BUILD THE ULTIMATE MEDIA SERVER
Winter is coming and Jonni Bidwell wants you to enjoy it the right way – with a blanket and a Linux-powered home media server to warm your heart.
10+ min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Develop RAW Photo-Editing Skills
In the first of a two-part series, Alexander Tolstoy shows how to edit RAW files as he explores open source alternatives to Adobe Lightroom.
10+ min |
November 2020
MacFormat UK
Logitech Rugged Folio
Super-tough protection for your iPad
3 min |
November 2020
MacFormat UK
Apple Watch Series 6
Not as radical as the Series 5, but a welcome update
3 min |
November 2020
MacFormat UK
Apple Watch SE
A super smartwatch at a sensible price – where do we Apple Pay?
3 min |
November 2020
Computer Music
The Music Technology Show
Virtual show for music production enthusiasts this October!
2 min |
November 2020
Computer Music
Roland A-88MKII £879
Finding the right controller keyboard is very personal, but Roland’s latest is both feature-packed and potentially future proof…
5 min |
November 2020
Computer Music
THE PROFESSIONALS Luis Guerra
Welcome to another in our series of features focussing on composers making money with their computer music making, and not always in ways you might imagine. This time around we feature Luis Guerra who writes music for an incredibly diverse range of media…
9 min |
November 2020
Computer Music
YELLE
Jean-Francois Perrier tells us how the French act came to top charts on both sides of ‘le pond’ , how napping is key to any workflow and shares some timeless advice from Phillipe Zdar
10+ min |
November 2020
Computer Music
IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 Space Delay €120
Classic tape delays add character in weird and wonderful ways. Let’s see how this latest Roland emulation from IK Multimedia shapes up
3 min |
November 2020
Computer Music
Delay plugins
We’ve reviewed some wonderful delays over the last 18 months or so. Here are what we consider the very best…
2 min |
November 2020
Computer Music
cm/ reader music
A classic Computer Music feature returns in a bi-monthly slot where the focus shifts to you and your music. Will you dare to send your tunes in and get the cm critique? These people did…
7 min |
November 2020
Computer Music
Arturia 3 Modulation FX… €199
Classy modulation can transform the sonics of your track. Let’s see what this new bundle – part of the ‘you’ll actually use’ series – has to offer
5 min |
November 2020
Computer Music
15 questions with…HOT CHIP
Is it really two decades since Hot Chip first got together? Time for a celebratory album release in the form of a Late Night Tales compilation, and for the band to reveal their studio – and many a Eurorack – secrets
6 min |
November 2020
Computer Music
15 questions with… HAIDER
Sheffield-born, Berlin-based producer Haider breaks down and mixes up as many genres as possible. “Keep it moving!”
7 min |
November 2020
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Preparing the Case
Choosing a case used to be almost an afterthought when building a custom PC. One grey box was much the same as another grey box. Thankfully the days of grey boxes are well and truly over and our choice of PC case ranges from tiny media boxes designed to go next to a TV, to bespoke glass towers aimed at those who want to show off their perfectly co-ordinated components. However, whichever case you choose, some preparation is needed before beginning your build.
2 min |
October 2020
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Optimising Your PC for Performance
There are many ways to improve the performance of your PC. Some will only produce marginal improvements and some only speed up operations such as web searches. However, when you’re trying to squeeze the most out of your system every little helps; here are some more handy tips to boost the performance of your system even further.
3 min |
October 2020
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Need More Power?
The role of a PC power supply unit is to convert the AC electric power that comes from the mains to the DC power that the computer requires. However, it can do much more than that. A good quality power supply can make your system more efficient, stable and reliable. The power supply is often the first component to fail in an older system, so making sure you understand the full role of the PSU in your build is very important.
5 min |
October 2020
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Final Checks and First Boot
If you have followed all of the build steps thus far, you should now be at the point where the first boot up is looming. Before you do, it is worth going back and checking that everything is ready, all cables are connected and everything is looking good. First boot doesn’t mean that you can’t go back and change things later but you can avoid problems by doing a few simple checks.
4 min |
October 2020
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Choosing the System Type
For most people who want to build their own PC, there are only two real choices when it comes to the system type, Intel or AMD. There are advantages to choosing either one of these options, which might not be immediately obvious to the very new builder. It might also not be obvious that compatibility problems can occur if you don’t understand the difference between these two PC platforms. Your choice here will definitely influence every major component purchase you make later.
2 min |
October 2020
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Choosing Linux
There are lots of versions, known as “Distributions”, of Linux available. Each has a different ethos and approach and each will offer the user a different set of features and tools. If you are considering using Linux instead of Windows on your PC, here is a look at the five most popular, and probably the best supported, distributions available and where you can get them.
4 min |