Latest Desktop PCs Features

14 May 2013
Feature: What is Windows Blue?

Microsoft has sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses and with talk of Windows Blue snowballing we take a look at what Windows Blue (Windows 8.1) actually is.
10 May 2013
Feature: Best PC tricks and pranks

Everyone like to have a laugh and there's plenty of amusement to be had messing around with other people's PCs or laptops. Here are 10 harmless but brilliant Windows pranks.
03 May 2013
Feature: How we test gaming PCs

Here's how PC Advisor tests gaming PCs.
27 March 2013
Feature: PC switches off when USB flash drive plugs in - advice

Our Helproom Editor helps a reader solve a problem with the USB connector on his PC.
05 February 2013
Feature: Things to download on a new laptop

Just bought a new laptop? Here's what you need to download to make the most of it. From Skype and LibreOffice to AVG antivirus and 7-zip, we show you how to install it all automatically with one click.
01 January 2013
Feature: 8 tech resolutions for 2013

You may already be feeling a sense of dread over some of the New Year's resolutions you've told everyone you're going to make. Have you pledged to give up smoking? To lose weight at the gym? Off you pop then... Here are some tech New Year's resolutions that are far more easy to keep, and can be completed from the comfort of your own, if you like, bed.
26 December 2012
Feature: Buying the right laptop for your family

With so many laptop models available how do you make the right choice and ensure that you’re investing your money wisely?
04 December 2012
Feature: What are my consumer rights this Christmas?

Tech kit is usually reliable, but what happens when something goes wrong with your purchase? We outline your rights according to law, including the Sale of Goods Act, Distance Selling Regulations, Small Claims Court and warranties.
06 November 2012
Feature: Top 10 tips for solving common PC problems

We tackle ten of the most common PC problems from slow running to no internet connection, and provide tips on fixing and preventing them.
31 October 2012
Feature: Overview: which Windows 8 tablets, laptops and all-in-ones are on the horizon?

Last week Windows 8 was released, and in no-time dozens of hip new Windows 8 devices with touchscreens will hit the market. Tablets, laptops, so-called convertibles and all-in-one PCs with touchscreen have been announced by various manufacturers.
Feature: Laptop jargon buster

Deciphering the various specifications can feel like a bit like navigating a minefield of codes and jargon. Read on to crack the code and get the best laptop for your needs.
26 October 2012
Feature: Save money by going green with your tech kit

Whether you're a tree hugger or not, it's worth knowing how much your kit costs to run, as well as the impact it has on the environment. We explain how to save money by choosing energy-efficient tech kit, easy tweaks to save power with your existing kit and how to recycle your old, unwanted gadgets.
28 June 2012
Feature: Media Centre PCs buying advice

Whether it’s listening to music or watching video, you can manage all your entertainment needs from the comfort of your sofa with a media centre. Here's what you need to know when buying one.
20 June 2012
Feature: Top tips for recovering deleted files

We've all done it: accidentally deleted files and immediately realised we needed them. Here are our top tips on how to successfully recover files for free.
15 June 2012
Feature: Remove data before selling a PC or laptop

Our Helproom Editor explains to a PC Advisor reader how to clean up a PC before you pass it on or sell it.
18 May 2012
Feature: The history of home computing: 1982 - 2012

As the humble Sinclair ZX Spectrum turns 30, we rewind three decades and take a look at the home computing scene of the early 1980s.
24 April 2012
Feature: FAQ: Intel Ivy Bridge processors

Intel has launched its latest generation of processors called Ivy Bridge. So you're probably wondering what it all means to the technology world and computing. We've put together this FAQ to answer all your burning questions.
19 April 2012
Feature: UK home computing timeline

April 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, but the BBC Micro, which arrived just a few short months earlier in 1982 is arguably the original ancestor of the smartphone or tablet you hold in your hand today. We chart the last three decades of British home computing history with our chronology of key events.
04 April 2012
Feature: Top 8 reasons to upgrade to Windows 8

Microsoft is only a few months away from launching Windows 8 and you're probably wondering whether you should upgrade. Here are eight great reasons to make the leap.
12 March 2012
Feature: Windows 8: the complete guide

We take a closer look at the operating system that will be on your next PC, laptop and tablet