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GIFTS FOR GEEKS 2024
IN OUR ANNUAL-ROUNDUP OF GIFT IDEAS FOR PEOPLE IMPOSSIBLE TO BUY FOR, WE COVER EVERYTHING FROM CHESS SETS TO PORTABLE BLUETOOTH TURNTABLES
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January 2025
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Key things to look for when buying a mini PC
Buying a mini PC isn't like buying a laptop or a fully fledged desktop PC, but a pitfall-laden experience that sits somewhere in between
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December 2024
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BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST
Whenever you buy something in the coming year, why not draw on the experience of thousands of discerning buyers?
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December 2024
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5 things we learned from Lenovo Tech World'24
In a landmark event where the CEOs of AMD, Intel and Nvidia all took to the stage, the theme of \"smarter AI for all\" was never far away, writes Tim Danton
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December 2024
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The Darktrace leading to government
British security firm Darktrace has been mired in controversy. Now its former CEO is a government minister. Rois Ni Thuama and Barry Collins investigate
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December 2024
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Microsoft is doing more harm to Arm than good, argues Jon Honeyball
You know that sinking feeling you get when something is not quite right? That nagging doubt that it shouldn't be like this? It was like that when I read that Qualcomm has cancelled its Snapdragon X developer kit, a desktop Mac mini-like box designed for developers to create and test apps for Windows on Arm (WoA).
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December 2024
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How do we know how smart AI really is?
Maths questions. Silly word puzzles. Counting the letter \"r\" in a sentence. Nicole Kobie reveals how we're trying to work out exactly how intelligent AI is
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December 2024
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Missed call Whatever happened to the Acorn Communicator?
When Acorn launched its 16-bit Communicator computer with a built-in modem, it struggled to get potential buyers to listen, as David Crookes explains
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December 2024
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STEVE CASSIDY-"Getting workers to do simple jobs in the 16th century was not much different from the 21st"
Why 16th century \"networking\" legislation still has an impact, and why the term AI is confusing to punters as well as a waste of natural resources
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December 2024
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JON HONEYBALL -"The more I have to do with UK telcos, the more broken their systems seem to be"
After being tempted by the iPhone 16 Pro Max - for professional reasons, honest - and the Watch 2 Ultra, Jon discovers not everything is perfect in Apple's new generation
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December 2024
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro
A bigger display, borrowed 5x tetraprism zoom from the Max and no price hike make this the best iPhone
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December 2024
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Apple iPhone 16
A 60Hz screen and 2x optical zoom hold it back, but pound for pound it's a fine alternative to the Pro
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December 2024
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Intel Xeon W-2500 workstation processors
A brilliant choice for video encoding, but it fails to land a knockout punch against tough Threadripper competition
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December 2024
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Your bonus software Total value this month £131
We scour the globe to negotiate the best software deals for our readers, from extended licences to full programs you don't need to pay a penny for. Here's this month's lineup
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December 2024
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PICK THE PERFECT STYLUS
There's nothing quite like the intuitive, tactile experience of a digital stylus. Darien Graham-Smith explores the technology, and how to pick the best stylus for your needs
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December 2024
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RASPBERRY PI WHICH BOARD IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
THE POPULAR HOBBYIST BOARD COMES IN MANY VARIANTS. NIK RAWLINSON DEMYSTIFIES THE LINEUP
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December 2024
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Is it time to upgrade your business Wi-Fi?
Do you need to invest in a faster, more reliable wireless network? Steve Cassidy asks the key questions
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November 2024
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On-premises business backup
Put your data at risk and you're putting your business at risk. Dave Mitchell explains how to put safeguards in place and what backup products can help
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November 2024
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Claude 3.5 Sonnet
An excellent AI model for a wide variety of tasks: it's fast, versatile and the current leader for coding
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November 2024
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SMART SPEAKERS
Whether your priority is audio quality, smart home control or always-on AI assistance, this group test holds the answer
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November 2024
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Udio
A stunningly sophisticated service for creating just about any form of audio artistry from a text prompt
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November 2024
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Runway
A powerful tool for video creators, but you'll need to invest time and money to take advantage
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November 2024
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
A distinctive phone for those who want great battery life and a stunning screen without paying a fortune
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November 2024
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CUKTECH 20
Good battery life, sleek design and a built-in display lift this power bank from the crowd
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November 2024
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
A microSD card slot and 3.5mm jack mark this flagship out, but the price is too high
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November 2024
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ReMarkable Paper Pro
Still troubled by lag, but this is a premium ePaper tablet that benefits from both a backlight and colours
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November 2024
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Honor Magic V3
Not only the slimmest folding phone but also one of the most affordable-after discounts, at least
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November 2024
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Google Pixel Watch 3
Third time's a charm for Google's fitness and health watch, particularly the new, larger 45mm model
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November 2024
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Google Pixel 9
Great cameras, long battery life and seven years of software support make this a solid long-term choice
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November 2024
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Google Pixel 9 Pro
Not a flagship performer for raw speed, but this compact phone delivers clever AI features with more to come
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