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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 11 2022 Update bug can slow file downloading by 40% • Local file copies can slow down, too, due to the same 22H2 bug.

Windows 11 printer bug blocks 22H2 upgrade, advanced features • Sit and hope Microsoft discovers a fix soon.

Windows 10 will continue until 2025, Microsoft confirms again • Windows 10, Windows 11 – as long as you’re paying Microsoft for subscriptions, it’s all the same.

RIP, Stadia: Google gives up its game streaming ghost • Stadia will shut down in January, giving hardware and software refunds to players.

Google unveils a wave of cloud-powered gaming Chromebooks • Acer, Asus and Lenovo will ship gaming Chromebooks backed by free trials of Amazon Luna+ and GeForce Now.

First look: Microsoft Surface Pro 9 • Microsoft’s new flagship 2-in-1 is official, and there are some notable changes.

First look: Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 • Microsoft’s latest laptop squeezes new silicon into the same old design.

First look: Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ • No, there’s no standalone display option for the Microsoft Surface Studio 2+, but Thunderbolt is included instead.

First look: Pixel 7 and 7 Pro • Google’s latest flagships are finally here.

Opinion: The Pixel 7 shows yearly updates are unsustainable • New smartphones are good, but new smartphones are not new.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro (2022)

Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED (2022)

Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Fitbit Sense 2

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Transform Windows 11 into XP with WindowBlinds 11 • WindowBlinds 11 is available for a reduced price during beta.

Can’t find that file? These advanced Windows Search tips can help • Use indexing, File Explorer, and even Photos to beef up Windows’ search capabilities.

How to use the Windows HDR Calibration app to make your monitor shine • The app is simple, free, and won’t require anything but an HDR display, Windows 11, and your eyes.