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.

Outlook, OneDrive outages caused by DDoS attack, Microsoft says • Microsoft says ‘Anonymous Sudan’ launched DDoS attacks on Outlook, OneDrive and other Microsoft 365.

Intel’s new Core CPU branding is official: ‘i’ is out, ‘Ultra’ is in • Starting later this year, Intel chips are getting the most gentle rebrand possible – dropping a single letter.

PCIe 7.0 is coming sooner than you think and it’s ludicrously fast • The spec is currently being tested by PCI-SIG partners, on track for finalization in 2025.

Windows 10 pirate downloads hide money‑stealing malware • Hackers are exploiting the huge popularity of Windows 10 to spread malware.

Google Drive is killing support for Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 (32-bit) • To keep desktop sync, you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 10 (64-bit).

Best of Computex 2023: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware • The best PC gear from the best PC show.

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304)

Dell XPS 17 (9730)

Google Pixel Tablet

Honor Magic5 Pro

Best laptops • Here are your best options right now.

Best foldable smartphone • All the best folding phones, ranked.

20 awesome new Windows 11 features coming to your PC • Some Windows 11 features will arrive imminently; for others, you’ll have to wait.

Busting the 8 biggest Windows myths • Putting these myths out to pasture, Windows default background style.

Make Windows easier to use: 5 tips and tricks • Putting these myths out to pasture, Windows default background style.