Tech Advisor

Every issue of PC 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, PC Advisor delivers expert advice you can trust.

Windows Cloud PCs will soon be able to work offline • Windows 365 Switch will allow workers to go back and forth between a local PC and the cloud. MARK HACHMAN reports

Microsoft taps AI to make you look your best in video meetings • New features make nifty use of AI on a PC. MARK HACHMAN reports

Meet Microsoft’s new ink‑first app, Journal • Microsoft tends to incorporate what works in apps like Journal into other parts of Windows. MARK HACHMAN reports

Intel’s Arc GPUs arrive in laptops, loaded with enticing features • Let the battle begin. BRAD CHACOS reports

Meet Xe HPG, the beating heart inside Intel’s first graphics cards • Xe HPG is the architecture powering Intel’s Arc graphics cards. BRAD CHACOS reports

After 6 months, Windows 11 is still playing catch-up to Windows 10 • There just aren’t enough new, worthy features to justify upgrading from Windows 10 to 11. MARK HACHMAN reports

Windows 11 preview signals its final new features for the autumn • Start folders, Live Captions and a drag-and-drop taskbar appear to be confirmed features. MARK HACHMAN reports

Is your Windows 11 PC encrypted? The answer is surprisingly complex • Microsoft buries the fine print on this question. ALAINA YEE reports

Opinion: When will Windows 11 stop screwing up the little things? • Microsoft seems to be oblivious to the importance of efficiency. ALAINA YEE reports

Asus ROG Flow Z13 • Price: £1,899 from fave.co/3v86qBO

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 5G • Price: £1,349 from fave.co/3rnDLrl

OnePlus 10 Pro • Price: £799 from fave.co/35YrCBA

Xiaomi 12 Pro • Price: £1,049 from fave.co/37Db9TN

How to protect yourself from digital stalking • If you need more help, don’t be afraid to reach out to agencies that are ready to assist. TECH ADVISOR STAFF report

5 reasons why you should buy a desktop PC instead of a laptop • Before you buy a new laptop, take a moment to consider the benefits of a dedicated desktop computer. JARED NEWMAN reports

How to set up Android parental controls to limit screen time • This quick and easy enhancement will change how you interact with your Pixel’s notifications – for the better. JIM MARTIN reports

5 Pixel features for smarter calling • Let your Pixel phone make your life easier with these exceptionally effective annoyance-eliminating options. JR RAPHAEL reports