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 • Getting a decent Wi-Fi signal needn’t be a complete pain, at least not if you follow our ever-helpful readers’ advice
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In the next issue
Net prophets • Rejoice! It’s exactly 30 years since the internet was invented. Or maybe it’s 45 years. Or is it 85? Or 300… or perhaps 2,000? Mel Croucher decides to celebrate anyway
Running up that hill • Poor mobile phone reception? There’s an app for that. But Kay Ewbank prefers to keep fit by climbing the nearest hill and waving her phone in the air to get a decent signal
RANTS & RAVES • With on-demand services pulling shows before you’ve had the chance to watch them and Myspace losing millions of songs, perhaps it’s time to go back to DVDs and vinyl
NEED TO KNOW • The biggest stories from the tech world, and what they mean for you
FROM THE LAB
SOUND BYTES
HoloLens 2 • Microsoft takes a second stab at augmented reality tech
REVIEWS • YOUR TRUSTED GUIDE TO WHAT’S NEW
MEDION Akoya E23401
PALICOMP Intel i7 Supernova
HUAWEI MateBook 14
LG 34GK950F
EIZO ColorEdge CG279X
BITFENIX Enso Mesh
WD Black(2019)
EPSON FastFoto FF-680W
NETGEAR Orbi Voice
SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds
BOWERS & WILKINS 607
MOTOROLA Moto G7 Power
MOTOROLA Moto G7
OPPO Find X
ASUS ROG Phone
NEOS Smartcam
MOBVOI TicWatch E2
FOSSIL Sport
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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/376 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 YOUR DREAM PC • Building your own PC is easier than you think, cheaper than buying a pre-built system, and lets you tailor every component to your needs. Get started with this guide to the best parts to choose from, and how to put it all together for a machine to match your specific needs
CORE BLIMEY CPUs • At the heart of every PC is the central processing unit: the CPU. This little chip affects practically every area of performance, so picking one with enough power for your needs is essential
Choosing RAM
PERFECT CIRCUIT Motherboards • A PC may come in a case, but it’s the motherboard that really holds everything together. Choose carefully, as your system’s connectivity and upgrade potential may depend on it
POWER UP PSUs • PSUs do more than just provide power, and making the right choice today can affect your PC tomorrow
DRIVE TIME Storage • Every PC needs somewhere to store the operating system, as well as all your data and programs. This guide will help you decide if you need a fast SSD, spacious hard disk or a combination of the two
THE BIG PICTURE Graphics cards • Adding a dedicated graphics card to your system is essential...
