APC

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.

APC

Daily driving • The machines we use the most.

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 28/07/25 to 14/09/25.

Windows 12 release pushed back at least another year • Microsoft announces Windows 11 version 25H2.

Steam’s ‘Early Access’ is no longer what it used to be • Too many PC gamers have been fleeced by one or more of Steam’s Early Access titles.

The murky state of mainstream gaming cards • When 60-series cards go for 70-series money, Mark Williams begins to worry about the cost of PC gaming.

Microsoft has shat the bed once again • After another catastrophic round of lay-offs, Xbox’s approach to market domination appears more sociopathic than ever.

Could AI be tanking already? • The gas is running out for established search engines.

GADGETS • Nice things to have

What idioms teach us about AI and its evolution • Research into how AI interprets idioms into images and text reveals a lot about the technology – and us, finds Nicole Kobie.

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

Asus ROG Flow Z13 • The love child of a Steam Deck and a gaming laptop.

Alienware A51 • The legendary gaming PC returns.

Geekom A8 mini PC • Surprisingly powerful for something barely bigger than a meat pie.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ • A perfectly nice tablet, but it’s made to look expensive and underpowered by the competition.

Samsung Smart Monitor M9 • With a significant upgrade comes an equally large increase in price.

Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor • A router for outside.

Netgear Nighthawk RS100 • Don’t be put off by the low price – this budget Wi-Fi 7 router delivers a decent helping of speed and range.

Iniu P50-E1 45W 10,000mAh (37Wh) power bank • A very compact option for those looking to fast charge the latest phones.

Kingston Fury Renegade G5 SSD 2TB • Extreme PCIe Gen5 performance for creators and gamers.

Anker 20,000mAh Power • A simple portable power solution.

Logitech G522 Lightspeed • You don’t have to break the bank to get premium features.

Dell Pro Premium Wireless ANC Headset WL7024 • Great for voice pickup, but you can do better for music and gaming at this price.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge • Notably thinner and lighter than your average phone, with battery life its biggest and predictable shortcoming.

Dell Pro Compact Silent Keyboard and Mouse (KM555) • One of the best-value keyboard and mouse combos we’ve seen.

Wintoys 2.0.81.0 • System tool

The best camera apps for phones • Take manual control over a host of photographic settings.

WIPE ALL YOUR OLD DEVICES • Erase your personal data from unused devices, so you can sell or recycle them safely. Robert Irvine explains how to securely wipe your PC, laptop, phone, printer, TV and more.

INSTANT EXPERT DISPLAYS • Confounded by contrast ratios? Doubtful about Delta E? Darien Graham-Smith takes a close look at the specs and capabilities that allow the best screens to shine.

Google Docs and Sheets HIDDEN FEATURES • There’s more to Google’s free online office applications than meets the eye: Nik Rawlinson explores the advanced capabilities you might have...