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 • Readers are full of helpful hints this month, with tips on everything from stopping scammers and upgrading Windows to smart homes and PC building
In the next issue
Goodnight, Vienna • Xenobots could help prevent another world war, says Mel Croucher, but only if they launch a pre-emptive strike against Austrian men with comedy moustaches first
Where there’s wool, there’s a way • AI and facial recognition are now being used in the surprisingly tricky task of counting sheep. Kay Ewbank investigates how tech is finding its way into different fields
RANTS & RAVES • We may be living through unprecedented and worrying times, but at least modern technology is able to keep us connected – and entertained – throughout the crisis
NEED TO KNOW • The biggest stories from the tech world, and what mean for you
BOOTING UP CRASHING
FROM THE LAB
SOUNDS BYTES
THE LOWDOWN: E-WASTE • New EU rules could help reduce the vast amounts of electronic waste
REVIEWS • YOUR TRUSTED GUIDE TO WHAT’S NEW
ALPHABETAPC AMD Ryzen 7 Pro Gaming Desktop PC
PALICOMP AMD Orion
CCL Vampiric
LG Gram 17 (2020)
HP Elite Dragonfly G1
MSI MAG Forge 100R
WD Black P50 Game Drive
ISTORAGE CloudAshur
TP-LINK Archer AX6000
CANON Pixma TS5350
VIEWSONIC Elite XG270QG
SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds+
MARSHALL Monitor II ANC
NAIM Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation
SAMSUNG Galaxy S20 Ultra
SAMSUNG Galaxy S10 Lite
CUBOT Kingkong Mini
CANON EOS 250D
HONOR Magic Watch 2
NVIDIAGeForce Now
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Choosing an… Intel motherboard
Choosing a… Custom PC spec
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/388 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
DESIGN YOUROWN DESKTOP • Speccing and building your own PC is cheaper than buying a complete system, and is surprisingly easy too. With this guide, we’ll help you pick the parts you need for a custom PC that’s tailored entirely to you
SCIENTIFIC PROCESS CPUs • The single most important component in any PC, the CPU influences every aspect of performance. Choose wisely, and it can serve you well for years
The right RAM
CROSSING LANES Motherboards • From feeding power to helping different components interact with each other, the motherboard is a vital nexus of PC functionality
ABSOLUTE POWER PSUs • Buying the right power supply is the difference between an unstable system and a happy, well-fed one that will last for years
GOODMEMORY Storage • All your programs and files – not to mention the entire operating system – need a place to call home. Make sure you get the right storage drive setup by combining capacity and performance
VIDEOAGE Graphics cards • Integrated...