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For people who love technology, APC is unique: it's the world's longest-published monthly tech magazine. Launched in May 1980, we were there when Apple's Macintosh and IBM's PC were born, and have been at the forefront of tech ever since. With a combination of insights, testing and tutorials APC lets you stay up-to-date with tech as it changes the world.

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Market watch • Yo yo pricing continues

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TECHNOTES • Everything you need to know from the month in tech

What is Windows K2? Inside Microsoft’s big plan to save Windows 11 and win back trust from users. • Microsoft has restructured its Windows team to better position Windows 11 as a strong platform that people should want to use. Here’s how it’s going about that.

Did the AI boom save Intel? • Having seen Intel at its lowest last year, Mark Williams is impressed by its turnaround.

Sega says ‘stuff this’ on its ‘Super Game’ as industry lives in fear • In 2026, thinking big is riskier than ever.

A Ferrari experience for a Ford Focus price • The MacBook Neo is far more than a cut-price laptop: it’s an important strategic move that – for now at least – none of Apple’s rivals can match.

GADGETS • Unnecessary but desirable things

REVIEWS • Expert reviews and recommendations to help you buy with confidence

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI • Asus adds AI to its most bonkers router.

Dell XPS 16 (2026) • A premium 16in laptop with a great design, a gorgeous OLED screen and hefty price tag.

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG • A tiny Copilot+ mini PC with excellent connectivity, quiet cooling and fast multi-core performance for productivity setups.

Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless • A slim premium keyboard with practical Stream Deck features and gaming-ready wireless performance.

Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE Lite • A keyboard’s just a keyboard, right?

Apple Studio Display XDR • Game-changing for creative professionals thanks to the 120Hz Mini-LED panel and Thunderbolt 5, but there’s a catch.

BenQ MA270S • BenQ seeks to smash Apple’s monitor monopoly.

Gigabyte MO32U24 • Can Gigabyte’s latest and greatest gaming monitor finally topple its old foe?

Acer ProCreator PE320QXT • Acer’s 6K touchscreen monitor is targeted at professional creators. But is it worth the high price?

Dell 27 Plus Monitor S2725HSM • When you want a decently sized screen that can cover all the basics for peanuts.

Silicon Power Xpower XS90 SSD • A brand new Gen5 SSD for high-end PCs that offers excellent performance.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro • All the quirks and charming features we’ve come to expect from Nothing.

Mini magnetic keyboards • We put four magnetic keyboards through their paces to work out which is the best option for gamers, creators and everyday typists.

O&O ShutUp10++ 2.2.1024 • Disable Windows settings that compromise your privacy.

WINDIRSTAT 2.5.0

CALIBRE 9.2.1

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6 apps for... Bookworms & literature lovers • Lose yourself in a good book, on your iPhone

Inside the INTERNET ARCHIVE • Iain Thomson tours the archive of a trillion web pages, which some copyright holders are trying to drive out of existence.

Firefox vs the world • The vast majority of browsing is done on Chrome – so why do we still need Firefox? Nik Rawlinson finds out why we have multiple browser engines, and why it matters.

WINDOWS 11 MISTAKES YOU MUST STOP MAKING • Windows 11 is a great operating system, but it can...