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For people who love technology, APC is unique: it's the world's longest-published monthly tech magazine. Launched in May 1980, we were there when Apple's Macintosh and IBM's PC were born, and have been at the forefront of tech ever since. With a combination of insights, testing and tutorials APC lets you stay up-to-date with tech as it changes the world.

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Going dark • Why a VPN is essential today

Exclusive downloads • Your free full-version apps as a thanks for reading APC. These exclusive downloads will only be available for a limited time, from 11/11/24 to 29/12/24.

Arm is pulling the plug on Qualcomm’s chip design license • The future of Copilot+ looks bleak.

Microsoft Copilot just got a radical redesign in major update • ChatGPT-like Voice, vision and more.

No matter how he tries, Elon Musk just can’t seem to kill X • The billionaire baby has made the platform worse, but it’s still unrivalled, writes Shaun Prescott.

A mixed bag of chips • US wants Nvidia & Apple to use Intel’s foundries.

Console yourself, or not • PS5 Pro makes the PC more relevant than ever.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 & Surface Laptop 7 • Microsoft’s hardware wizards have been practicing their Reparo spell and it’s really starting to show. Their tablets went from 1/10 repairability in 2013 to 7/10 in 2022. Will 2024 fare even better?

The A-List • The best products on the market, as picked by our editors.

THE LIST • The best Mini-ITX motherboards

Google Gemini vs. ChatGPT • Which LLM currently holds the crown? Zak Storey investigates.

GADGETS • Nice things to have

REVIEWS • Expert reviews and recommendations to help you buy with confidence

Elgato Wave Neo • The Kanye West of mics: Easy to get into, but a little weird

Asus Zenbook Duo • A dual-screen laptop that uses a practical layout and excels at everyday use.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i • A dual screen delight that allows a truly unique usage.

MSI Roamii BE Lite Wi-Fi Mesh System • A budget Wi-Fi 7 mesh system? Count us interested.

Draytek Vigor2927Lax-5G Router • Draytek’s latest router promises faster speeds and new, business-friendly features.

Gigabyte FO27Q2 • Speed is of the essence with this OLED screen.

Asus ZenWiFi BT10 • An old favourite returns with Wi-Fi 7, but how does it fare in the modern market?

Asus ProArt Display PA278CFRV Professional Monitor • Asus has a new monitor for professional designers.

Razer BlackWidow V4 75% • Solid and compact, with hot-swappable switches

Thermaltake The Tower 600 • A good reason to spend more on a case.

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1200W PSU • GoldPlus efficiency and ATX 3.0 support in an affordable package.

Google Pixel 9 • A performer that proves you don’t always need a premium phone

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus • This British-made smartphone is a little bit different.

FreeTube 0.21.3 • Video player

Halide Mark II (2.15) • The ideal app for photographers looking for more manual control.

GnuCash • The words “free accounting” are music to Rob Clymo’s freelance ears.

WHY YOU MUST USE A VPN • A VPN can do much more than fake your location and encrypt your data. Robert Irvine reveals the best 20 reasons to install one on your PC, phone and other devices.

RISE OF THE ROBOTS • Apple robots are set to revolutionise the smart home

THE ART OF ETHICAL AI • Is the advent of AI a force for good, or a ticking time bomb?

WINDOWS 10 IS DOOMED • With a year to go until Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, it’s time to decide what to do with your PC. Robert Irvine explains your...