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.

AMD announces 2023 ‘extreme gaming laptop CPU,’ Dragon Range • AMD’s Raphael chip lands at the end of 2022, followed by Dragon Range and Phoenix in gaming laptops in 2023.

Nvidia releases its first open-source Linux drivers • Data centre GPUs get a beta release, while consumer graphics card drivers are in ‘alpha’ state at the moment.

Microsoft unveils the future of Outlook, and you can try it right now • A new ‘Loop’ interface, a more integrated To Do – these are all part and parcel of the new Outlook.

Microsoft Edge taps AI to make grainy images look crisp in your browser • If images begin looking sharper and more detailed on Edge than Chrome, there’s a reason.

Google Pixel 6a • Google has officially launched the Pixel 6a at its I/0 keynote, complete with the company’s own Tensor chip.

Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro • While Google has now given us a glimpse of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, there’s still so much more we don’t yet know.

Google Pixel Tablet • The first Android Pixel Tablet will arrive next year powered by Google Tensor.

Google Pixel Watch • Google announced deep integration with Fitbit fitness tracking at Google I/O 2022.

Google Pixel Buds Pro • The Google Pixel Buds Pro are official with active noise cancelling, Silent Seal, Volume EQ, wireless charging, and more.

Google’s Immersive View for Maps looks incredible • Combining AI, machine learning and real-world imagery makes Google Maps’ Immersive View looks a game-changer.

Google promises new privacy controls • Virtual credit cards are also en route, as well as a feature that stores your driver’s licence within Google Wallet.

Little-known Windows features that will blow your mind • AMD’s Raphael chip lands at the end of 2022, followed by Dragon Range and Phoenix in gaming laptops in 2023.

8 ways Windows 11 is better than Windows 10 • We’ve told you why you should hold off on upgrading to Windows 11. This is the opposing argument.

Opinion: If Microsoft is serious about accessibility, fix Windows 11 • As the Windows user base ages, a more visually accessible Windows will become more important.

Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2022)

Acer Chromebook 515

Samsung Galaxy A13

Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro

Deep inside Intel’s NUC • Intel celebrates 10 million NUCs – and has a plan for the next 90 million.

Wi-Fi problems? Here’s how to diagnose your router issues • From sizing up the problem to exploring smaller fixes, you should explore various solutions before buying a new router.