Tech Advisor

Every issue of Tech Advisor is packed with the latest news, reviews and features plus comprehensive and impartial buying advice as well as easy-to-understand tutorials and workshops to help you to get the most from your PC. Whether you want to buy the best value equipment or make the most out of equipment you already own, Tech Advisor delivers expert advice you can trust.

Windows 12 in 2024? Intel’s CFO adds fuel to the rumours • A recent investor chat shows that Intel is expecting Microsoft to make big moves next year.

Risk level 10: Critical security hole affects widespread software • A security vulnerability originally classified as a Chrome bug is much more serious than thought.

Intel’s Core Ultra CPUs kickstart the AI PC era • Intel has a monumental job to do convincing consumers that they need AI on their PC.

What Microsoft and Intel’s huge AI push means for the future of PCs • Microsoft is all-in on AI. Intel is too, with its new AI-infused Core Ultra chips. But what does it all mean?

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 is built for AI and content creators • Microsoft is all-in on AI. Intel is too, with its new AI-infused Core Ultra chips. But what does it all mean?

Microsoft makes its Surface Go 4 tablet a tool for professionals • It’s the same as Surface Go 3, but with some more oomph.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 3 takes another try at a budget laptop • The sub-1080p screen remains, but with an upgraded 12th-gen Intel Core chip inside.

Hands-on: Surface Laptop Go 3 and Surface Laptop Studio 2 • We take a look at the new top end and bottom end of Microsoft’s first‑party laptops.

Preview: Windows 11 23H2 • Microsoft has released the next feature update for Windows 11, code‑named Windows 23H2.

Microsoft Paint’s new Cocreator helps you create fantastical AI art • Unfortunately, you’ll have to join a waiting list before you can try out Paint Cocreator.

Instant Games adds instant fun to Windows 11, no download required • It’s a new feature coming to Windows 11 22H2 and soon the Windows 11 23H2.

FAQ: Android 14 • The new version is officially here.

FAQ: Google Pixel 8/8 Pro • The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro come with a raft of new features, and a price hike.

FAQ: Google Pixel Watch 2 • It looks basically the same as its predecessor, but has hidden upgrades.

MSI Thin GF63

Asus Vivobook 16

Xiaomi 13T Pro

The 5 most dangerous Wi‑Fi attacks and how to fight them • Your router is a popular target for hackers. But if you know how such an attack works, you can take protective measures.

6 printer tricks that solve problems and save energy • Tricks to improve productivity.