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.

Intel’s latest CPUs can break your browser • Some 12th-gen Alder Lake processors are blocking Chrome and Edge browsers.

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

Why are Thunderbolt docks so hard to find? Blame electric cars • There are only so many chips to go around.

Microsoft Edge is transforming into the ultimate gaming browser • Especially, but not only, for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

Microsoft splits Windows 11 beta between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ • Well, kind off.

8 new Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts you need to know • A few of these are extra nifty.

Is Windows AV software still necessary in 2022? • Why Microsoft’s built-in virus scanner is probably good enough (and why you might still look elsewhere)?

Huawei MateBook D 16

Huawei MateBook 16s

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro

Planet Astro Slide 5G

Sony WHF-1000XM5

How to choose your next display • Shopping for a new monitor? We break down all the specs that matter, from refresh rate to panel type and beyond.

Best computer monitors • We recommend the best monitors whether you need value, performance, Full HD, 4K, Ultra-wide or otherwise.

Laptop ports explained: Every symbol and connector identified • This handy guide will help you understand all of the laptop ports, past and present.

14 ways Google Lens can save you time on Android • Google Lens can turn you into a mobile-tech magician, but it’s up to you to learn its tricks.

12 handy tricks for Google Calendar on Android • Upgrade your agenda with these tucked-away time-savers in the Android Calendar app.