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Intel unveils Panther Lake as 18A process kicks into gear
Two landmark events lay out the path for laptops and data centres, yet the likely winners are no clearer.

The £99 ‘Obsolete Computer’
BackMarket breathes new life into Windows 10 laptops.

Is the AI bubble about to pop?
Fears are growing that the AI bubble might be on the brink of bursting. Barry Collins weighs up what could go wrong.

Barry Collins
Employers’ outmoded attitudes to working from home are a bigger problem than stay-at-home slackers.

What’s new in Word
The world’s best-known word processor just keeps on gaining new capabilities.
Nik Rawlinson checks out the latest features you might have missed

Intel unveils Panther Lake as 18A process kicks into gear

Two landmark events lay out the path for laptops and data centres, yet the likely winners are no clearer than before

4 mins

The £99 'Obsolete Computer' goes on sale

BackMarket breathes new life into Windows 10 laptops

1 mins

Is the AI bubble about to pop?

Fears are growing that the AI bubble might be on the brink of bursting. Barry Collins weighs up what could go wrong

5 mins

Confessions of an audio dentist

Extracting troublesome Bluetooth headphones with the help of a soldering iron and a steady hand results in one much happier web call participant

3 mins

The AI bust is going to break the economy

The social experiment known as artificial intelligence is being run on all of us, but what happens if it fails?

3 mins

Home working isn't a "benefit"

Draconian attitudes to working from home are a bigger problem than stay-at-home slackers

3 mins

PC PRO TECHNOLOGY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025

Whether you want to buy a product today or next year, make sure you keep this reference to hand: the experience of over 5,000 people can't be ignored

10+ mins

PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR

Out of the hundreds of products we reviewed in the past 12 months, these are the handful that stand out as the best - plus our picks for the most innovative companies

8 mins

COULD THIS £100 PI RUN YOUR OFFICE?

Barry Collins spends a week working on a Raspberry Pi... and rather likes it

9 mins

WHAT'S NEW IN MICROSOFT WORD

The world's best-known word processor just keeps on gaining new capabilities. Nik Rawlinson checks out the latest features you might have missed

9 mins

FIVE THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT QR CODES

There's more to these little mosaics than meets the eye; Darien Graham-Smith discovers it's hip to be square

7 mins

Fairphone 6

The only choice for environmentally minded people, but also a solid mid-range Android phone in its own right

6 mins

Acer Swift Edge 14 AI

This is a stylish, well-built and long-lasting choice for anyone seeking a powerful, sub-1kg laptop

3 mins

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition

This sleek 2-in-1 convertible is well suited to creative applications, but its quality comes at a price

3 mins

HP OmniBook 5 NGAI 14in (Snapdragon)

This well-built Snapdragon laptop with an OLED panel has much to recommend it - at its discounted price

3 mins

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050

Entry-level Blackwell card brings a much-needed performance boost, but not enough to justify its price

2 mins

Philips Brilliance 27E3U7903/00

A 5K resolution and Thunderbolt connectivity lift this 27in monitor to Apple-rivalling heights for less cash

3 mins

Google Pixel Watch 4

Class-leading battery life, a big, bright screen-and Gemini AI-make this the best Android smartwatch

3 mins

Your bonus software

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

2 mins

Apple iPhone Air

A stunningly thin design, impactful display and the latest A19 Pro chip, but there are inevitable sacrifices

5 mins

Apple iPhone 17

Better value than last year thanks to a heap of upgrades to the screen, storage offering and performance

3 mins

Apple iPhone 17 Pro/ProMax

A bold design backed up by killer performance and amazing battery life for the Pro Max in particular

3 mins

Apple Watch Series 11

All-day battery life, 5G support and a tougher display, but at the same price as last year's model

2 mins

Apple Watch SE 3

The always-on display and 5G option mean this year's SE is less of a compromise than previous models

2 mins

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Superb sound quality and amazing noise cancellation make these the standout earphones

3 mins

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Impressively vibrant displays, a durable design and strong battery life, but it's a chunky beast

5 mins

MICROSOFT DEFENDER VS THE WORLD'S BEST SECURITY SUITES

WITH MICROSOFT'S TOOL NOW OFFERING SOLID PROTECTION YEAR UPON YEAR, WE FIND OUT WHICH OF THE SECURITY SUITES JUSTIFIES ITS PRICE

1 mins

The best free alternatives to Microsoft Defender

Installing the best third-party antivirus product not only boosts protection, it also brings some potentially useful features

3 mins

Protect your endpoints

Laptops, phones and workstations are often the weakest link in any business's defence strategy, so give them the protection they need.

10+ mins

THE SUBSCRIPTION TRAP Take charge of recurring costs

Subscriptions and service contracts can bleed your business dry. Steve Cassidy shares practical advice on managing the budget

9 mins

Carbon-aware computing

Some workloads are energy intensive - but as Steve Cassidy finds out, there are greener and cheaper ways to operate

2 mins

"I had some specific technical interest in the new iPhone. So a small shopping accident occurred"

Never mind the iPhone 17 Pro Max he's just bought: it's a foursome of Ubiquiti NAS drives that sets Jon's pulse racing, along with a trip to a car-racing track

10+ mins

"The day ChatGPT learns to sort out Mrs Miggins' password problems, I'm stuffed"

Are these tales involving AI, dodgy porn sites and motorhome plumbing just a shameless plug for the PC Pro Podcast? Like and subscribe to find out

9 mins

"My client had been playing an annoying game with me, but it was actually a good exercise"

Contract length isn't everything: clear drafting and prioritising key issues matter most, as Olivia explains succinctly (but not too succinctly)

7 mins

"These are formidable new weapons in the smartphone anti-spyware arsenal"

Davey's memory isn't what it used to be, nor is the iPhone's - and the latter is a very good thing, thanks to the addition of EMTE

7 mins

"There's an opportunity here.That is to get the virtualisation bug early in your planning"

As Windows 10's decade-long reign ends, firms must make big decisions on how to introduce Windows 11. Steve offers a novel suggestion

9 mins

Andy Grove: The man who transformed Intel

David Crookes profiles a man often overlooked when discussing history's most influential people in tech

9 mins

Can humanold robots work?

Nicole Kobie introduces five humanoid robots that want to take our jobs, although only one has succeeded - so far

9 mins

Tech firms rival fastfood companies when it comes to marketing disappointment, says Jon Honeyball

There are many things to be disappointed with in modern life.

3 mins

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