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.
WELCOME PAGE
Letters • Being able to take your devices on holiday with you is a real boon, but why do we need so many chargers and cables to keep everything powered up?
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In the next issue
Musical shares • He’s gone from playing bass in a dingy basement to hobnobbing with the likes of Prince and Eminem, but Mel Croucher’s latest musical venture could really shake things up
Fitness freaks of nature • With dogs and chickens now wearing fitness trackers, Kay Ewbank is worried that her mutt and her hens are getting a better workout than she is
RANTS & RAVES • The robots are in the process of taking over, so if we want to survive the rise of the machines, we’d better start being nice to them
NEED TO KNOW • The biggest stories from the tech world, and what they mean for you
FROM THE LAB • UK police turn to AI to predict crimes before they happen
SOUND BYTES
The rollout of 5G • 5G might actually stop being just on the horizon, and should arrive in 2019
ONEPLUS 6T
YOYOTECH Warbird i3
MSI Trident X
ACER Nitro 50
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 Armor 8G
ROCCAT Vulcan 120 Aimo
AOC C27G1
IIYAMA G-Master Black Hawk G2530HSU-B1
CRUCIAL P1
BT Complete Wi-Fi
EPSON Expression Premium XP-6100
LENOVO Yoga 530
ASUS ZenBook S
APPLE MacBook Air (2018)
APPLE iPad Pro 12.9in (2018)
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro
XIAOMI Pocophone F1
APPLE iPhone XR
BRAINWAVZ BLU-300
AMAZON Echo Show (2018)
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Choosing a… Smart thermostat
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Resources
SMART LIFE • The era of the smart home has arrived, with technology that not only makes your life easier, but can increase security and save you money. David Ludlow takes you through everything you need to know
Getting started with a smart home • There are a number of standards you need to be aware of when setting up your smart home kit, but our guide will help you cut through the jargon
Dealing with smart home hubs
Smart home building blocks • Smart thermostats, security systems and lighting are a good place to get started. We look at what you’ll need
Best buys
Smart voice assistants • Controlling your smart home using your voice is a simple and convenient way of making the most of your kit. But which voice assistant is best for you?
How to… Control your home with Alexa • We show you how to add, control and manage your smart devices using Alexa
How to make it all work together • If you want your smart home devices to interact with each other, this is what you need to know
How to… Create routines with the Google Assistant
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