THE MOTHERBOARD MAP

The motherboard is the foundation of every PC but how well do you know this complicated component? Darien Graham-Smith explores all its main features

CENTERFOLD: Elgato Stream Deck+

WE ALL KNOW that a cluttered desk can be the sign of a cluttered mind, so the idea of adding yet another peripheral to your workspace might appear to only further compromise your efficiency.

BEST FREE DOWNLOADS FOR 2023

Make the most of your PC this year without spending a dime. Robert Irvine reveals all the best free software, apps, and downloads to get you through the year ahead

GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES

WHEN YOU THINK of a PC setup, you may typically envisage a desktop ATX machine paired with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

ULTRA COMPACT 4070 Ti GAMING PC

What happens when you take Nvidia's latest RTX 40 series GPU, Intel's hottest new CPU, and squeeze them into a tiny NUC 13 Extreme case? As Sam Lewis finds out, this compact chassis packs some punch...

BEST OF CES 2023

After a quiet 2022, the world's biggest tech show returned to normal in Las Vegas. Guy Cocker was on the ground to find the PC hardware that will shape 2023

Roccat Vulcan II Max

A keyboard that prioritizes looks over substance?

Roccat Kone Air Wireless

Hi-tech battery-powered mouse

Corsair HS65 Surround Wireless

The HS65 has been given a features boost

Netgear Orbi RBK763

The best WiFi 6 mesh networking kit

Intel NUC 13 Extreme Raptor Canyon

A sizzling Small Form Factor performance

THE TOP FIVE STEAM DECK ACCESSORIES

RECENTLY CELEBRATING its first birthday, Valve's Steam Deck portable games console has arguably been the developer's most successful piece of hardware to date.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i

A touch of class from the Yoga lineup

OUR FAVORITE SMALL FORM FACTOR CHASSIS

THE INTEL NUC is at the forefront of small form factor chassis, and also has the bonus of being supremely easy to build in.

GAMING WITH THE NUC 13

WITH THE SYSTEM UP and running and ticking over exactly how we wanted it to, now's the time to start loading it up with our favorite gaming applications so we can get the most out of it.

Become a Podcasting Genius

Podcasting is all the rage and there's never been a better time to get in on the action. But what will you need and how can you make it a success? Our guide reveals all

Need for Speed Unbound

The venerable racer returns in zoomer regalia

The Callisto Protocol

Take a walk down some of the moodiest corridors

Becoming more flexible

A love letter to the most versatile gadget around

The Al that's remaking history

Al doesn't just make stuff up-it's also helping us to understand the past better. Lee Grant explains how...

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro + Mouse Dock Pro Bundle

Is this the peripheral combo your desktop needs?

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

Red Leader, standing by

Save anything to a USB STICK

Unlock the full potential of your USB sticks by making them faster, easier, and safer to use. Robert Irvine reveals the best free ways to transfer, organise and protect your files