Computer Shopper is the essential monthly magazine that allows you to stay abreast of the latest news and releases in the world of technology. With more reviews, hands-on guides and features than any other tech monthly, you’ll be better informed by reading Computer Shopper.
Computer Shopper
WELCOME PAGE
Letters • Fed up with having to upgrade to the latest, greatest phone because you can’t tinker with the old one? Thankfully, as one reader explains, there is an alternative
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In the next issue
Bewarebnb • Airbnb has been corrupted by unscrupulous landlords, disreputable tenants and organised criminals. Mel Croucher mourns the loss of a once wonderful idea
Graphic description • Databases are changing, with graphical new ways of asking and answering queries. But the best way of finding out things is still to consult the ace of base herself, Kay Ewbank
RANTS & RAVES • Getting the software to work properly on a multi-billion-pound infrastructure project is proving tricky. Perhaps they should get the open-source community to work on it
NEED TO KNOW • The biggest stories from the tech world, and what they mean for you
BOOTING UP
CRASHING
FROM THE LAB
SOUND BYTES
THE LOWDOWN BritBox • Opening the lid on the Beeb’s and fellow UK broadcasters’ streaming service
REVIEWS • YOUR TRUSTED GUIDE TO WHAT’S NEW
ALPHABETAPC Intel i5 RTX
RAZER Blade Stealth 13 (2019)
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo
HP EliteBook x360 830 G6
COOLER MASTER MasterAir MA620M
RAPOO 9900M
PNY Pro Elite
GOOGLE Nest Wifi
CANON Pixma TS6350
MSI Optix MPG341CQR
JBL One Series 104
AMAZON Echo Dot with Clock
GOOGLE Nest Mini
HISENSE H55U8BUK
GOPRO Max
HONOR Band 5
GOOGLE Pixel 4
GOOGLE Pixel 4 XL
ONEPLUS 7T Pro
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Choosing an… AMD motherboard
Choosing a… Display
Choosing a… Laser printer
Choosing a… Wireless router
Choosing a… Smart thermostat
Choosing a… Smartphone
Choosing a… Tablet
Choosing a…TV
Choosing a… Bluetooth speaker
Choosing a… Media streamer
Choosing a… Digital camera
Choosing a… Wearable
Free software guide • It’s easy to access your free software. Just go to www.shopperdownload.co.uk/384 and register with the code from the card insert. Please be aware that you need to have bought the ‘Free Software Edition’ and not the ‘£4.50 Edition’ to access the downloads
Resources
SMALL SYSTEMS GO Mini PCs • Laptops aren’t the only alternatives to bulky tower computers. A mini PC gives you all the comfort and versatility of a desktop while keeping your desk nice and clear. Here’s our guide to finding the best
WHICH OPERATING SYSTEM SHOULD I GET? • Mini PCs come in many different flavours, including the operating system. Here are the pros and cons of each
ACER Chromebox CXI3
ASUS ProArt PA90
DELL Optiplex 7060 Micro
MINIX Neo G41V-4
MINIX Neo J50C-4
OVERCLOCKERS Gaming Hydrogen
QUIET PC UltraNUC Pro 8 Fanless
RASPBERRY Pi 4 Model B
MINI PCs
STORAGE SOLUTIONS Internal SSDs • If your PC is being held back by a sluggish hard disk, don’t keep yourself waiting – upgrading to an SSD will give you an instant speed boost. Here’s our guide to picking the perfect solid-state storage
Jargon buster • SSDs are must-have components, but they’re slathered in techy terms and obtuse acronyms. Here’s what they mean
ADATA XPG SX6000 Pro
ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro
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